Gun Angular Deviation Measurement With Neuromorphic Camera Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing field adjustment systems for guns suffer from limited accuracy and speed in correcting angular deviations between the line of sight and line of fire, particularly in dynamic conditions, requiring manual intervention and being ineffective during motion.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a clocked light source, neuromorphic camera, and computing unit that automatically determines angular deviation by emitting coherent light beams, processing detection data at high resolution, and actuating gun alignment for precise and continuous correction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If static field adjustment systems using collimators and mirrors are used, then the system can determine angular deviation, but the system requires manual measuring and value entry, making it ineffective during motion and limiting productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical measurement system with an automated optical detection system. A light source emits light through the gun barrel, and a detector automatically measures the angular deviation by detecting the light position, eliminating the need for manual measurement and entry while maintaining measurement precision during motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-measurement and self-correction. The automated detector continuously monitors the angular deviation, and the control system automatically adjusts the gun alignment based on the detected values, enabling continuous operation during motion without external intervention.
2Productivity
If dynamic field adjustment systems with detectors are used, then the system can directly spatially associate offset signals and convert them to angular deviation, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential measurement function from complex dynamic systems. By using a simple light source and detector arrangement that measures light position to determine angular deviation, the system achieves fast correction speed while minimizing device complexity through functional extraction.
3Measurement precision
If manual field adjustment is performed between shots, then the angular deviation can be corrected, but the process requires manual intervention and cannot be performed while in motion, reducing reliability in dynamic conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous angular deviation measurement and correction during motion. The automated light source and detector system continuously monitors the gun alignment, and the control system continuously adjusts the position, maintaining measurement precision and correction reliability throughout dynamic operation rather than only between shots.
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
The device provides increased accuracy and speed in determining angular deviation, enhancing the probability of hitting targets by continuously adjusting the gun's alignment, even in dynamic scenarios, without human intervention.
Implementation Method 1
at least one clocked light source for generating at least one coherent light beam and for emitting the at least one generated coherent light beam
Implementation Method 2
at least one neuromorphic camera for receiving at least the emitted coherent light beam and for providing detection data at least from the received light beam
Data Source
AI summary
A device for determining an angular deviation between a line of sight and a line of fire of a gun is proposed. The device comprises: at least one clocked light source for generating at least one coherent light beam and for emitting the at least one generated coherent light beam, at least one neuromorphic camera for receiving at least the at least one emitted coherent light beam and for providing detection data at least from the received light beam, and a computing unit for determining the angular deviation by means of a correction value indicative of the angular deviation, wherein the computing unit is configured to determine the correction value as a function of at least one specific base calibration value and the provided detection data.