Wireless Microphone Integration in Targeting Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators using targeting devices, such as laser targeting devices or weapons, face challenges in communicating with a command base or weapons platform while maintaining focus on their target, as traditional two-way radio communication requires manual operation with one hand, potentially causing distraction and loss of sight.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a wireless microphone within the targeting device, connected via a wireless communication network to a communication device, allowing hands-free operation with an activation button to transmit audio signals, enabling communication without diverting attention from the target.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the operator manually keys the radio communication device using an activation button, then communication can be established, but the operator has to juggle the targeting device with one hand and may lose sight of the target
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the radio communication device and targeting device into a single integrated unit. The activation button for the radio is integrated into the targeting device housing, allowing the operator to activate communication without releasing the targeting device. This merging eliminates the need to juggle separate devices and maintains continuous target sight.
2Ease of operation
If the operator uses one hand to key the radio communication device, then communication is possible, but the operator cannot maintain two-hand operation of the targeting device
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the radio activation functionality into the targeting device itself, the patent enables the operator to perform communication operations without diverting hands from the targeting device. The activation button is positioned on the targeting device housing, allowing thumb operation while maintaining two-hand grip on the targeting device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the operator activates the communication device separately from the targeting device, then communication can be initiated, but the operator must divert attention from the target
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the communication device activation functionality directly into the targeting device structure. The activation button is incorporated into the targeting device housing, allowing the operator to initiate communication without breaking visual contact with the target or diverting attention from the primary task.
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AI summary
A system for facilitating radio communication using targeting devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the targeting device includes a wireless microphone. The wireless microphone is wirelessly connected to a communication device. Further, the targeting device includes an activation button to activate the communication device. In this embodiment, the wireless microphone transmits an audio signal to the communication device upon activating the communication device.