Optical Recognition for Shooting Simulation Trajectory
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current shooting simulation systems lack the ability to accurately determine hits or misses in a target using an optical recognition system, particularly in scenarios involving multiple players or vehicles, and do not provide real-time feedback or accurate trajectory calculations.
Innovation Solution
A shooting simulation system that incorporates an optical system aligned with the firearm's sight, capturing images and using image recognition to determine the trajectory of a virtual bullet, with a user computer processing this information to determine hits or misses, and a central computing system managing player positions and scores, while utilizing indicia and spectral imaging for target identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If an optical recognition system is used to determine hits or misses in shooting simulation, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an optical system to capture images of targets and creates a visual copy of the target scene. The image recognition system processes this optical copy to determine bullet impact locations, avoiding the need for complex physical sensors on each target while maintaining high measurement precision for hit/miss determination
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical sensor systems with an optical imaging system. Instead of using physical sensors on targets to detect bullet impacts, the system uses cameras to capture images and processes these images computationally to determine where bullets hit, substituting mechanical detection with optical and computational methods
2Measurement precision
If image recognition is used to determine bullet trajectory and impact location, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-loads target images and establishes hit/miss criteria before the shooting simulation begins. The optical system is pre-configured to capture images at specific moments, and the image recognition algorithms are pre-programmed with target characteristics, allowing for rapid processing during actual gameplay without sacrificing accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate visual feedback by displaying captured images with overlaid trajectory information and impact location markers. This real-time feedback loop allows players to see their shot accuracy instantly, with the image processing optimized to deliver results within the game cycle time
3Measurement precision
If optical system is aligned with firearm sight to capture trajectory information, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the optical imaging system with the firearm's existing sight mechanism. The camera is mounted and aligned with the firearm's sight line, combining two functions (sighting and imaging) into a single integrated system, which reduces overall complexity while maintaining accurate trajectory measurement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The optical system serves multiple functions: it acts as both the sighting mechanism for the firearm and the imaging device for capturing target information. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate sight and camera systems, reducing device complexity while maintaining measurement precision
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables accurate determination of hits or misses in complex scenarios, provides real-time feedback, and reduces equipment costs by eliminating the need for active target emissions and sensor wear, offering a cost-effective and accurate simulation experience.
Implementation Method 1
an optical system associated with the firearm for capturing an image. The image providing information on a trajectory of a virtual bullet fired from a shooting firearm
Data Source
AI summary
A shooting simulation system and method. The system includes a firearm associated with a user having a user computer and an optical system for capturing an image. The image provides information on a trajectory of a virtual bullet fired from the firearm. The optical system is aligned relative to a known sight of the firearm and the optical system captures the image when shooting the firearm. An image recognition system determines a location where a virtual bullet from the shooting firearm would impact within the captured image.