Remote Weapon Control Device for Multi-Target Engagement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing remote weapon control systems require a time-consuming process to target and shoot multiple objects sequentially, increasing the time proportionally with the number of objects, which hampers efficiency in rapid target engagement.

Innovation Solution

A remote weapon control device and method that includes a photographing device, communication interface, object extractor, target extractor, shooting order determinator, and control signal generator to rapidly select and prioritize multiple targets for shooting, allowing for simultaneous targeting and shooting based on algorithms determining the optimal shooting order.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If sequential targeting and shooting procedure is used, then shooting accuracy can be maintained, but the time required to engage multiple targets increases proportionally with the number of targets

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshooting accuracyVSAvoidtime required to engage multiple targets
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting multiple targets and pre-calculating the optimal shooting sequence before actual engagement. The control device identifies all targets in the field of view, determines their positions and movements, and establishes a predetermined shooting order, allowing the weapon system to be ready to engage multiple targets without sequential delays

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the shooting procedure by continuously monitoring target positions and movements. The control device recalculates the optimal shooting sequence in real-time based on changing target configurations, maintaining shooting accuracy while adapting to dynamic combat scenarios where targets may move or new targets may appear

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If manual target selection is used, then shooting accuracy can be ensured, but the complexity of operation increases when multiple targets are involved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetargeting accuracyVSAvoidease of multi-target selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The control device performs self-service by automatically detecting targets, extracting target information, and determining the optimal shooting sequence without requiring manual intervention. The system uses image processing and algorithmic calculation to autonomously identify targets and prioritize them based on threat level, position, and movement, freeing the operator from complex manual target selection while maintaining high accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If repeated targeting process is used for multiple objects, then each target can be engaged with precision, but the productivity of the weapon system decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetarget engagement precisionVSAvoidrate of engaging multiple targets
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple targeting operations into a single integrated process. Instead of sequentially acquiring and engaging each target separately, the control device simultaneously detects all targets, processes their information together, and executes a coordinated engagement sequence, effectively combining multiple precision targeting operations into one efficient workflow that maintains accuracy while dramatically increasing productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11441874B2Remote weapon control device and method for targeting and shooting multiple objects
Publication Date: 2022.09.13 HANWHA AEROSPACE CO LTD
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AI summary

A remote weapon control device for controlling a weapon having a photographing device is provided. The remote weapon control device includes: a communication interface configured to receive an image captured by the photographing device; an object extractor configured to extract objects from the image; a target extractor configured to extract targets from the objects; a shooting order determinator configured to determine an order of the targets for shooting; and a control signal generator configured to generate a shooting control signal for controlling the weapon to shoot the targets in the determined order.