Suspect Object Disruption via Radiation Imaging and Directed Energy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current techniques for disrupting suspect objects, such as explosive devices, lack advanced methods for non-contact investigation and precise, distant disablement, particularly in compact, portable, and accurate forms that can operate effectively in challenging conditions and around obstacles.
Innovation Solution
A disruption system comprising an investigation unit for imaging suspect objects using radiation and a weapon unit for precise targeting and disabling, with a targeting unit that uses computer vision and stereo triangulation to align the weapon for accurate discharge, and a relay unit for maintaining line of sight in obstructed configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If non-contact investigation techniques are used to image suspect objects, then operator safety is improved and contact with the object is avoided, but measurement precision and imaging accuracy may be reduced compared to direct contact methods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces direct mechanical contact with radiation-based imaging systems (X-ray, gamma ray, neutron sources) to investigate suspect objects from a distance. This substitution maintains operator safety while achieving high-resolution imaging of internal contents through the use of advanced detection algorithms and multiple imaging angles.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces radiation as an intermediary medium between the operator and the suspect object. By using radiation sources and detectors positioned at safe distances, the system transmits information about the object's internal structure without requiring physical contact, thus maintaining both safety and measurement precision.
2Reliability
If disabling actions are performed from a distance using projectiles or substances, then operator safety is improved, but targeting precision and accuracy may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical projectile delivery systems with directed energy weapons (laser, microwave, electromagnetic pulse) that can disable electronic components of suspect objects from a distance. These systems maintain targeting precision through computer vision integration and real-time feedback control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements real-time feedback loops where imaging data from radiation sources is continuously fed into targeting systems. This allows for dynamic adjustment of weapon aim and parameters based on actual object positioning and composition, maintaining high targeting accuracy despite the increased operating distance.
3Productivity
If advanced imaging and targeting systems are deployed to achieve precise disablement, then operational effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and portability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the disruption system into modular components: radiation imaging subsystem, computer vision processing unit, targeting control system, and directed energy weapon module. Each module can be independently optimized and transported, then quickly assembled into a complete system for field operations, thus reducing overall complexity while maintaining effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs multi-functional components that serve multiple purposes. For example, the radiation imaging system also provides targeting registration, the computer vision system performs both object recognition and weapon alignment, and the directed energy weapon can switch between different disablement modes. This reduces the total number of separate components needed.
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
Enables highly accurate non-contact investigation and disablement of suspect objects from a distance, ensuring precise targeting of key components without affecting others, while being compact, portable, and operable in difficult conditions.
Implementation Method 1
passing radiation through a suspect object, generating an image of the suspect object from the radiation passed therethrough
Implementation Method 2
a relay unit for maintaining line of sight in obstructed configurations
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for disrupting at least one component of a suspect object is provided. The system includes a source for passing radiation through the suspect object, a screen for receiving the radiation passing through the suspect object and generating at least one image therefrom, a weapon having a discharge deployable therefrom, and a targeting unit. The targeting unit displays the image(s) of the suspect object and aims the weapon at a disruption point on the displayed image such that the weapon may be positioned to deploy the discharge at the disruption point whereby the suspect object is disabled.