Clay Target RFID Scoring for Objective Impact Distance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clay target shooting systems lack the ability to quantitatively measure the distance a clay pigeon travels before being struck by a shotgun blast, relying solely on subjective visual confirmation for scoring.
Innovation Solution
An impact distance scoring system that includes a target with an embedded tracking sensor, detection units distributed within the field of play, and a processing unit to determine the travel distance of the target, using RFID technology for detection and calculation of shooting accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional clay target shooting systems use subjective visual confirmation for scoring, then the system remains simple and inexpensive, but the ability to quantitatively measure distance is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the field of play into multiple detection zones with detection units positioned at different distances from the launch area. Each detection unit monitors a specific segment of the target's flight path, allowing distance measurement through sequential detection across zones without requiring a single complex measurement system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces detection units as intermediary devices that detect the target's passage through the field. These units serve as mediators between the target and the scoring system, providing objective distance data without requiring direct complex measurement equipment at the target itself
2Measurement precision
If detection units are distributed throughout the field of play to track target distance, then distance measurement accuracy improves, but system cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The field is segmented into discrete detection zones with units spaced at predetermined intervals. This segmentation allows accurate distance measurement using a manageable number of units rather than continuous monitoring, balancing precision with system scale
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses detection units at predetermined intervals rather than continuous coverage. This partial action approach provides sufficient distance measurement accuracy for scoring purposes without deploying excessive detection units throughout the entire field
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 objective scoring based on measurable criteria by quantifying the distance at which the target is struck, providing immediate feedback to shooters.
Implementation Method 1
using RFID technology for detection and calculation of shooting accuracy
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AI summary
An impact distance scoring system for clay target shooting includes a target embedded with a tracking sensor, a launching mechanism, a plurality of detection units, and a processing unit. The system is designed to determine the distance after launch at which a clay pigeon is struck by a shooter's projectiles, offering a quantifiable method for scoring in clay target shooting sports. The plurality of detection units is dispersed within a field of play at regular intervals. As the target travels across the field of play, the tracking sensor is detected by the detection units. The processing unit receives signals from the detection units to ascertain the travel distance of the target and calculates a score based on this distance. A display device connected to the processing unit provides a visual output of the score and travel distance, facilitating immediate feedback to the shooter.