Quick-Change Barrel Shot Counting via Acceleration Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm tracking systems are unreliable, have short battery life, lack the ability to add new features, and require manual analysis by remote support users, which can be time-consuming during high-stress situations.
Innovation Solution
A system with an event detection module coupled to a quick change barrel that senses acceleration and temperature, determines discharge events, maintains a shot count, and communicates wirelessly to a server, including a grip housing and USB interface for charging and data transfer, with sensors for automated threat detection and response.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing firearm tracking systems are used, then firearm usage can be tracked, but the systems are unreliable and have short battery life
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical tracking systems with sensor-based detection systems that use accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other electronic sensors to detect firearm discharge events, thereby improving reliability while reducing power consumption and extending battery life
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects and records discharge events without requiring manual intervention or complex processing, enabling the firearm tracking system to operate reliably with minimal energy consumption and extended battery life
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing firearm tracking systems are used, then firearm usage can be tracked, but the systems lack the ability to add new features
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components including sensor modules, processing modules, and communication modules that can be independently configured and updated, enabling new features to be added without redesigning the entire system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal platform with standardized interfaces and protocols that can support multiple types of sensors and detection methods, allowing new features to be integrated into the existing system architecture
3Ease of operation
If manual analysis by remote support users is used, then support decisions can be made, but it is time-consuming during high-stress situations
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time feedback to remote support users through automated transmission of discharge event data, enabling rapid decision-making without requiring manual analysis of raw sensor data
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-processes sensor data and automatically identifies discharge events before transmission to remote support users, so that when data is received, analysis and decision-making can proceed immediately without time-consuming initial processing
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables reliable, automated tracking of firearm usage and conditions, extending battery life, and facilitating timely remote support decisions during engagements.
Implementation Method 1
The event detection module has at least one sensor that senses an acceleration and generates an acceleration signal
Implementation Method 2
The at least one sensor includes a thermal sensor and wherein the event detection signal is generated based on a temperature sensed at the thermal sensor indicative of a temperature of the quick change barrel of the firearm
Data Source
AI summary
A system for providing discharge monitoring of a firearm includes an event detection module, an event detection module housing, and a signal processing module. The event detection module has a sensor that senses an acceleration and generates an acceleration signal. The event detection module housing houses the event detection module. The signal processing module receives the acceleration signal and determines whether the acceleration signal is a discharge event and generates an event detection signal based on the determination, the signal processing module is further configured to maintain a shot count of the firearm based on the determination that the event detection signal is a discharge event. The event detection module is coupled to a quick change barrel of the firearm. The event detection module generates the event detection signal specific to the quick change barrel of the firearm; and determines a shot count of the quick change barrel.