Automated Weapon Targeting and Munitions Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional human transported weapons rely heavily on the skill and training of the operator, leading to inaccurate shots due to environmental factors and the need for large munitions supplies, which increases weight and cost, and requires time-consuming manual processes for target and munitions selection.
Innovation Solution
An automated weapon system comprising a barrel, targeting subsystem, computational subsystem, and positioning subsystem that identifies targets, adjusts aim, and fires munitions accurately, even in challenging conditions, allowing minimal training operators to achieve expert-level accuracy and automatically select appropriate munitions based on target type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional human transported weapons are used, then the operator can control the weapon, but the accuracy is limited by the operator's skill and environmental factors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual aiming and firing control mechanism with an automated system comprising sensors, processors, and actuators. The computational subsystem calculates firing solutions and the positioning subsystem mechanically adjusts the barrel aim, substituting human skill-based control with automated electronic and mechanical systems to achieve consistent high accuracy regardless of operator expertise.
Solution Approach 2:
The weapon system performs self-aiming and self-adjustment through integrated sensors that detect target position and environmental conditions, computational subsystems that calculate corrections, and positioning mechanisms that automatically adjust the barrel. The system serves itself by autonomously compensating for environmental factors and maintaining accurate aim without requiring skilled human intervention.
2Reliability
If a large supply of munitions is carried to compensate for missed shots, then the probability of hitting a target increases, but the weight and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces human judgment and manual munitions selection with automated computational subsystems that analyze target characteristics, range, and environmental conditions to automatically select the appropriate munition type. This automation eliminates the need for operators to carry diverse munitions supplies, as the system can optimize shot accuracy and select from available munitions electronically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of munition selection from manual human decision-making to automated computational analysis. The computational subsystem evaluates multiple parameters including target type, distance, wind conditions, and available munitions to determine the optimal selection, transforming a subjective human process into an objective automated decision based on measured parameters.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual processes are used for target and munitions selection, then the operator can make decisions, but the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual target acquisition and munitions selection processes with automated electronic systems. Sensors continuously scan and identify targets, the computational subsystem rapidly analyzes target data and calculates firing solutions, and the system automatically selects appropriate munitions and presents options to the operator or executes automatically, eliminating time-consuming manual procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary target identification, classification, and munitions compatibility analysis before the operator needs to make a decision. Sensors continuously survey the environment and pre-process target data, so when a target is acquired, the computational subsystem has already prepared firing solutions and munitions recommendations, eliminating delays associated with manual assessment.
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AI summary
An automated weapon system [preferably a human transported weapon] is comprised of a barrel, a targeting subsystem, a computational subsystem, a positioning subsystem, and, a firing subsystem. The barrel is utilized for propelling a fired munitions as aimed towards an area of sighting. The targeting subsystem identifies a chosen target in the area of sighting. The computational subsystem, responsive to the targeting subsystem, determines where the chosen target is and where the barrel needs to be aimed so that the munitions will strike the chosen target. The positioning subsystem adjusts the aim of the munitions responsive to the computational subsystem. The firing subsystem, fires the munitions at the chosen target responsive to the positioning subsystem. In one embodiment, the system is further comprised of an additional linked automated weapon having a separate barrel, separate munitions, a separate positioning subsystem, and a separate firing subsystem. The computational subsystem determines the positioning of the separate barrel to shoot the separate munitions to strike the chosen target. The additional linked automated weapon can be mounted on a stationary mount or mounted on a movable mount.