Modular Smart Firearm Target With Wireless Strike Sensors

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing portable targets for shooting lack accuracy, real-time feedback, detailed scoring, and video capture for analyzing shooting technique, making them inadequate for providing comprehensive training for shooters.

Innovation Solution

A portable target system equipped with sensors that determine shooter accuracy, allowing for real-time feedback, detailed scoring, and video analysis, with interchangeable target points and wireless connectivity for seamless data transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If permanent sensor based targets are used, then measurement precision is improved, but portability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshooter accuracy feedbackVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The target system is divided into modular components including interchangeable target points, separate sensor units, and wireless communication modules. This segmentation allows the target to be disassembled and transported easily while maintaining full sensor functionality for accurate shooter feedback.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex wired sensor systems with wireless communication technology. Target points communicate strike data via wireless signals to a central processor, eliminating the need for physical connections and heavy infrastructure, thereby improving portability while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Device complexity

If simple targets are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetarget structureVSAvoidshooter accuracy feedback

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The target system integrates multiple functions into a single platform: strike detection, positioning, wireless data transmission, video capture integration, and real-time feedback processing. This multi-functionality achieves high measurement precision without requiring multiple separate devices, thus controlling overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

A central processor acts as an intermediary between the target points and the feedback system. It collects data from multiple sensors, processes the information, and generates feedback signals, simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining high measurement precision through centralized coordination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If targets without real-time feedback are used, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of information increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefeedback systemVSAvoidshooting technique data

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors target strikes and provides real-time feedback to the shooter through various channels including visual displays, auditory signals, and haptic feedback. This feedback loop maintains information flow during the shooting process, preventing loss of shooting technique data while managing complexity through automated processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The target system operates continuously, constantly monitoring for strikes and processing data without interruption. The wireless communication and data processing functions run continuously to ensure no shooting information is lost, maintaining continuous useful action throughout the shooting session.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Device complexity

If targets without video capture are used, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of information increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveanalysis systemVSAvoidshooting technique analysis

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines video capture capability with the sensor-based target system, merging visual recording with strike detection and feedback functions. This integration provides comprehensive shooting technique analysis while managing complexity by consolidating multiple functions into a unified system rather than using separate independent devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 target system provides accurate and detailed feedback to shooters, enhancing training effectiveness by allowing for real-time analysis and customization of training exercises, while being portable and easy to set up.

Implementation Method 1

The sensors could be complicated piezoelectric sensors, which would allow for high sensitivity and rapid response

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPiezoelectric effect: Piezoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20250067543A1Modular smart firearm target system

Publication Date: 2025.02.27 HOLISTICTLC CORP

AI summary

The invention is a modular smart targeting system for shooting projectiles at and then the shooter being presented with an analysis of their aim and/or shooting technique. The target have a general shape, such as a person or animal, where target points can be added to different positions on the target. The target points have a strike sensor and communication means to register a strike and transmit the information to a user via a network. The user can view their shooting analysis on their phone or personal device.