Weapon-Mounted HUD for Real-Time Ballistic Target Vectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Precision in projectile flight paths is compromised by complex wind conditions and atmospheric factors, making it difficult for shooters to accurately engage targets due to the lack of effective real-time data display and visualization tools.
Innovation Solution
A heads-up display (HUD) system mounted on a weapon system, equipped with a 9 degrees of freedom sensor, target library, and target finder visualization, which calculates and displays target vectors in real-time, allowing shooters to quickly locate and switch between multiple targets without leaving their scope.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a shooter uses traditional ballistic calculation methods with separate reference materials, then ballistic solutions can be calculated, but the shooter cannot easily see or reference the calculated ballistic solutions when in a shooting position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a HUD (Heads-Up Display) as an intermediary device that receives ballistic solution data from a ballistic solver and presents it to the shooter in a visible, easily referenceable format. The HUD acts as a mediator between the calculation system and the shooter, displaying reticle overlays, drift corrections, and elevation adjustments directly in the shooter's field of view without requiring separate reference materials or breaking the shooting position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms two-dimensional ballistic data (drift values, elevation adjustments) into a three-dimensional visual representation through reticle overlays and graphical indicators displayed on the HUD. This dimensional transformation allows the shooter to perceive complex ballistic corrections as intuitive visual cues rather than numerical data, improving both visibility and ease of interpretation.
2Manufacturing precision
If environmental data is gathered and ballistic solutions are calculated in real-time, then precision in projectile flight paths can be improved, but the complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a single HUD system: environmental sensing (wind, temperature, pressure), ballistic calculation (trajectory modeling, drift computation), and visual display (reticle overlay, correction indicators). This multi-functional integration reduces the need for separate devices and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining high precision capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the ballistic solver, environmental sensors, and display interface into an integrated HUD system that works seamlessly with the weapon platform. By merging these previously separate components into a unified system, the patent reduces complexity while preserving the precision benefits of real-time environmental compensation and ballistic calculation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a shooter needs to locate and switch between multiple targets, then target acquisition capability is improved, but the shooter must leave their scope which reduces engagement speed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the target acquisition process into distinct visual components displayed on the HUD: primary reticle for current target, secondary indicators for additional targets, and graphical overlays showing target locations and ballistic parameters. This segmentation allows the shooter to process multiple target pieces of information simultaneously without leaving the scope, maintaining engagement speed while improving target acquisition versatility.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for a weapon mountable tactical heads-up display (HUD) are provided. The HUD may include a 9 degrees of freedom (9DOF) sensor, a target library, and a target finder visualization. The target library may store respective ballistic information for each target of a plurality of targets. The respective ballistic information may include a target vector for each target of the plurality of targets. The target vector may be calculated based on data received from the 9DOF sensor. The target finder visualization may allow a shooter to locate a selected target of the plurality of targets. The target finder visualization may be based on the target vector.