Laser Diode Array for Simulating Explosions in Training Chambers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current simulated training systems require manual designation of casualties and damage inside a building by umpires, which is inefficient and lacks realism, as simulated weapons outside a building cannot directly simulate damage inside without a line of sight.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize sensors outside a chamber to detect simulated hits and trigger an array of unfocused laser diodes to simulate damage inside the chamber, automating the simulation of weapon explosions and associated damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual designation of casualties and damage by umpires is used, then personnel can designate damage inside the building, but the process is inefficient and lacks realism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of umpires designating casualties with an automated optical system using lasers and sensors. The simulated weapon system automatically detects hits on the building exterior and projects damage locations inside the building using laser pointers, eliminating the need for manual intervention and improving both realism and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces laser pointers and sensors as intermediary devices between the simulated weapon hits and the damage designation process. These intermediaries automatically translate external hits into internal damage indicators, serving as a bridge that eliminates the need for direct human observation and manual casualty designation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If simulated weapons outside a building are used, then damage to the outside can be simulated, but line of sight is required to designate casualties inside
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the damage designation from a two-dimensional line-of-sight requirement to a three-dimensional spatial mapping system. Laser pointers project damage locations throughout the interior space of the building, allowing damage to be indicated in areas not directly visible from the exterior, thus adding spatial dimensionality to the simulation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses laser pointers and sensors as intermediary devices that translate external hit information into internal damage indicators without requiring direct line of sight. These intermediaries carry the damage information through the building structure, enabling damage designation in areas that are not directly observable from the exterior.
3Measurement precision
If personnel enter the chamber to designate causalities, then accurate damage designation can be made, but safety risks and training interruptions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the simulated weapon system to automatically designate damage locations without human intervention. The system self-monitors hits on the building exterior and automatically projects damage locations inside using laser pointers, eliminating the need for personnel to enter the chamber and ensuring continuous, safe training operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces laser pointers and sensors as intermediary devices that perform the casualty designation function automatically. These intermediaries eliminate the need for human personnel to physically enter potentially hazardous areas, maintaining measurement precision while ensuring safety and training continuity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution automates the simulation of explosions and damage inside a chamber, improving realism and reducing the need for personnel to manually designate casualties, thereby enhancing training efficiency and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
emitting light from an array of unfocused laser diodes to simulate weapon damage inside the enclosure
Data Source
AI summary
According to one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for simulating damage inside a chamber in response to receiving a detection signal from one or more sensors outside the chamber. The method includes receiving the detection signal from the one or more sensors located outside the chamber in response to the one or more sensors detecting a simulated hit to outside the chamber. In response, emitting light from one or more light sources to simulate damage inside the chamber.