Wireless Weapon System Control via RDP Data Link

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing remote control systems for weapon systems are cumbersome and prone to damage due to reliance on wired connections and lack of radio transmission capabilities, making them difficult to operate from a safe distance and increasing the risk of equipment damage during transport.

Innovation Solution

Establishing a data connection between the weapon system computer and a remote control computer using protocols like RDP for screen content and input action transmission, allowing for remote operation via a wireless connection, with additional security measures for emergency stop functions and secure communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired connection is used for remote control, then control stability is improved, but operator safety and equipment protection are worsened due to inability to operate from safe distance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol stabilityVSAvoidoperator safety

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system using radio waves for data transmission between the combat device and remote control device, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while maintaining control functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a communication unit as an intermediary component that handles wireless data transmission, acting as a mediator between the weapon system computer and the remote control device to enable safe distant operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If standard computer hardware is used for control, then ease of operation is improved, but device portability and transport safety are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol interface usabilityVSAvoidcontrol device portability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the weapon system computer serve multiple functions: it acts as both the control computer for weapon operations and the display device for the operator, eliminating the need for separate heavy monitor and keyboard equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the display and input functions from the weapon system computer and relocates them to the remote control device, allowing the operator to interact with the system remotely without needing to transport heavy standard computer hardware

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If wired connection is used for remote control, then connection reliability is improved, but adaptability to different operating environments is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidenvironmental adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic connection system that can automatically switch between wireless communication modes (WLAN, Bluetooth, cellular) based on environmental conditions and availability, allowing the system to adapt to different operating environments while maintaining connection reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP1947413B2Method for controlling a weapon system remotely

Publication Date: 2017.03.01 KRAUSS MAFFEI WEGMANN GMBH & CO KG

AI summary

The method involves providing a data link between remote controlling computers (20), where a remote controlling display unit (21) and a remote controlling input unit (22) are connected. A weapons system computer (10) is manufactured such that the screen contents are displayed partly on a remote controlling display unit in the remote controlling operation. The screen contents are displayed on a weapon system display unit (11) in the non-remote controlling operation, which operates by the remote controlling input unit, and works as input actions of the weapon system input unit (12).