Organized Armed Or Unarmed Conflict Or Shooting Patents (Class 434/11)
  • Publication number: 20090311652
    Abstract: An approach is described for instructing a player character to automatically take cover in a region of a simulated environment without receiving express commands from a user. The approach determines whether the player character should take cover based on one or more factors. Such factors may include: the presence of an enemy-type character in the region; the presence of a nearby object in the region that can be used to seek cover; and a determination whether the player character's behavior is consistent with a decision to seek cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Adam J. Langridge
  • Patent number: 7632187
    Abstract: A device combining a gun and target for facilitating a game of tag using infrared light communications between a two or more players is provided. The device includes two infrared transceivers and a shaped housing facilitating handling of the device by a user. The housing includes a grip portion with a finger-operable trigger, a barrel portion and a user-interface including a display and a keypad for programming the device and controlling various game and device functions. A first infrared transceiver transmits a directional infrared signal to another game participant and receives an acknowledgment signal therefrom in response to the transmitted directional signal. A second infrared transceiver facilitates omnidirectional two-way communications between two or more devices. The transceivers facilitate communications between game players before, during, and after a game of infrared electronic tag such as game setup, player identification and gameplay analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Farley, David Small
  • Patent number: 7628688
    Abstract: An image data generator of this game apparatus generates, in a combat state, combat image data to display player's combat elements that executes a combat and opponent's combat elements fighting with the player's combat elements on the display unit in real time. This game comprises a distance detector that detects a distance between the player's combat element and the opponent's combat element at the time of changing a normal state to the combat state, and displays an initial image at the beginning of the combat state in accordance with the distance therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Masahiro Hinami
  • Publication number: 20090263765
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Glenn D. Taylor, David L. MacArthur, Qingce Bian
  • Publication number: 20090246740
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Glenn D. Taylor, David L. MacArthur, Qingce Bian
  • Publication number: 20090208910
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to automated execution and evaluation of computer network training exercises, such as in a virtual machine environment. An example environment includes a control and monitoring system, an attack system, and a target system. The control and monitoring system initiates a training scenario to cause the attack system to engage in an attack against the target system. The target system then performs an action in response to the attack. Monitor information associated with the attack against the target system is collected by continuously monitoring the training scenario. The attack system is then capable of sending dynamic response data to the target system, wherein the dynamic response data is generated according to the collected monitor information to adapt the training scenario to the action performed by the target system. The control and monitoring system then generates an automated evaluation based upon the collected monitor information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Architecture Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Brueckner, Frank N. Adelstein, Haim Bar, Matthew Donovan
  • Patent number: 7507089
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Glenn D. Taylor, David L. MacArthur, Qingce Bian
  • Publication number: 20090053679
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley Huang, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Jeffrey E. Decker, Eric R. Davis
  • Patent number: 7473157
    Abstract: A practice sword simulating a Katana. The practice sword provides an affordable, safe practice weapon that correctly simulates the size, weight and curve of the Japanese sword with both simulated cutting and thrusting capabilities. The practice sword includes generally a handle, a handle guard, and a simulated blade. The blade is comprised of a plurality of flexible limbs. The limbs are interconnected at a proximal end, proximate the handle and handle guard. The distal end of each limb is limited to axial movement with respect to each other limb. The blade includes a plurality of flexible limbs. The proximal end of each flexible limb is fixed relative to each other proximate the handle guard. The distal end of each flexible limb is limited to axial movement with respect to each other flexible limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: United Cutlery Corporation
    Inventors: Julius Henry Reinhardt, Eddie Floyd
  • Patent number: 7470125
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-split screen image with audio feed to document the training engagement. The multi video image combines an over-watch thermal image, the Loader's actions, the Gunner's actions, and the imagery from the vehicle's thermal imaging system. The audio track documents the communication within the vehicle and between the vehicle and the control tower. Further, the present invention provides a tower control module that also provides surveillance video over the firing range. Until the present invention no other gunnery-training device transmitted and displayed its imagery and audio in this manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Lenard V. Ramboyong, Philip S. Zinser, Paul W. Bachelder, Charles S. Thomas, Mark A. Roberts, Edwin L. Duncan, Lawrence D. Clark
  • Publication number: 20080280264
    Abstract: A system and method for manipulating an environment to create a tactical combat scenario requires the coordinated implementation of various actions. One requires detonating an explosion simulator to create a smoke cloud with pseudo shrapnel. Another requires activating a sound enhancer, and yet another involves making a fire-ball. The combined result of these concerted actions is a perception of a single explosive event. Importantly, personnel can be within approximately one foot of any action without suffering a significant injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Stuart C. Segall
  • Patent number: 7435179
    Abstract: A gaming server periodically receives location information from a plurality of distributed gaming devices. Such devices can take the form of cellular telephones or other wireless communications devices equipped with a GPS transceiver. When the gaming server determines that a gaming device is within a predetermined range of another gaming device, it sends an authorization message such as an “in-range” message to one or both of the devices within range of each other. The users of the device(s) receiving the in-range message are then authorized to “shoot” the other user, e.g., by taking a picture of them, pointing a laser at them or other gaming action that may be specified by the rules of the game. The gaming action could also be initiating a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventor: Jason Ford
  • Patent number: 7345265
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention, therefore, provide improved systems and methods for tracking targets in a simulation environment. Merely by way of example, an exemplary embodiment provides a reflected laser target tracking system that tracks a target with a video camera and associated computational logic. In certain embodiments, a closed loop algorithm may be used to predict future positions of targets based on formulas derived from prior tracking points. Hence, the target's next position may be predicted. In some cases, targets may be filtered and/or sorted based on predicted positions. In certain embodiments, equations (including without limitation, first order equations and second order equations) may be derived from one or more video frames. Such equations may also be applied to one or more successive frames of video received and/or produced by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventor: David Wayne Page
  • Patent number: 7338343
    Abstract: A toy grenade has a container enclosed in a casing consisting of two separable half oval-shaped casings. The container is filled with a mixture of powder and color dye and compressed air. The top of the container is normally retained by a spring biased elongated rod pressed down by a pivotal handle which is mounted by a removable pull pin. The grenade may be activated by removing the pull pin such that the elongated rod will retract to open the top of the container so that the compressed air will cause two casing halves to separate and the mixture of powder and color dye will spread in the air over the intended target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventors: See Lap Siu, Kam Luen Hui, Lap Shan Lee
  • Publication number: 20070287133
    Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Schubert, Sean Moran, Greg Wieboldt, Donnie Klein, Mark Haack, Sharon Lay, Chris Howard, Michael Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William Araki
  • Patent number: 7306462
    Abstract: A removable gas supply for a weapon simulator, wherein the gas system cycles the bolt or slide of the firearm to provide recoil, actuate a hammer/trigger mechanism and provide realism of the original weapon functions. The weapon simulator has a housing defining a piston chamber and a piston positioned in said chamber and connected to the bolt. The simulator also includes a valve chamber in the housing connected with said regulated gas supply and said bolt, and a recoil valve positioned in the valve chamber to control the release of gas from said regulated gas supply to said piston chamber to generate recoil in the weapon simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: FATS, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Howard Metcalfe, Henry Martin Wilson, Jr., Paul Heath Fleming
  • Patent number: 7291014
    Abstract: A weapon simulator assembly having a wireless module provided in a simulated weapon to maximize the freedom of movement for the user and to provide complete diagnostics from electronic sensors for users of the firearms training simulator. The wireless module is embedded in the simulated weapon used in the simulator assembly and connected to various sensors to obtain operational information. The wireless data communication link is a wireless module using a frequency hopping spread spectrum technology such that the wireless module can fit in a small firearm simulator, such as a handgun or chemical spray simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: FATS, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby Hsiang-Hua Chung, Kelvin William Klusendorf
  • Patent number: 7288016
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an igniter mechanism for a toy hand grenade which comprises a pull string ignition assembly, a housing that encases the pull string ignition assembly and a stopper that is located in the housing. The igniter mechanism may meet the requirements of safety, reliability and low production cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: King Sun Juy
  • Patent number: 7278898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sword for a trainee in the art of swordsmanship; and more particularly, to a multistructured sword of a double or triple structure having a shock-absorbing space in a sword body. Accordingly, the trainee can effectively practices stabbing and cutting actions in the traditional swordsmanship by reducing a shock imposed on him. The present invention includes: a grip formed at an end of the training sword; a sword body member, wherein the sword body member includes at least one sword body inner cover for reducing a shock generated by a striking action and a sword body outer cover, which covers the sword body inner cover, wherein a gap is provided between the sword body inner cover and the sword body outer cover; a cross-guard formed at a boundary between the sword body member and the grip; and a scabbard for protecting the sword body member, wherein a length of the scabbard is shorter than that of the sword body member so that the sword body member passes through the scabbard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventors: Jeong-Seung Kim, Jeong-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 7165971
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for associating an object of a second type with at least one object from a group of objects of a first type. The method is to be used in combat exercises and the above mentioned objects are players and weapons. According to the method, a signal containing the identity of the object is transmitted from each object in the group, whereupon the transmitted signals are received by the object of the second type, and the received signals are analyzed. The object of the second type is then associated with at least one preferred object in the group on the basis of the signal analysis, whereupon any previous association(s) of the object of the second type with objects of the first type is/are taken into account in the associating process. The invention also includes a device for a receiver arranged so as to realize the foregoing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Saab AB
    Inventor: Ingemar Emricson
  • Patent number: 7083414
    Abstract: An explosion simulation device comprising an elongated body formed with a hollow chamber, the body being formed with end apertures at opposite ends thereof and a plurality of radially-directed side apertures along an axial length thereof, the end apertures and side apertures being in fluid communication with the hollow chamber, a pyrotechnic substance disposed in the hollow chamber, and a detonator disposed in the body for detonating the pyrotechnic substance, wherein the end apertures and side apertures are arranged with respect to one another such that forces of post-combustion gases, formed as a product of detonation of the pyrotechnic substance and which are vented through the end apertures and side apertures, are directed in directions that tend to cancel movement of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Arie Sansolo
  • Patent number: 7052276
    Abstract: The invention relates to simulation of effects in a combat environment, wherein personnel, vehicles and buildings are exposed to simulated fire from military weapons. Direct fire and indirect fire are simulated by means of at least one of light rays and radio waves. Effects of attacking fire are registered by means of a target object device, which includes sensors adapted to detect the light rays respective the radio waves and are co-located with the target object (140). According to the invention the target object is associated to at least one protecting object located between the simulated fire and the target object if such object exists in the current combat situation. This enables a consideration to various protecting object— influence on the simulated fire and the effects on corresponding actual fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: SAAB AB
    Inventors: Stefan Davidsson, Ulf Björkman, Ingemar Emricson, Peter Hermansson, Åke Jansson, Per Klahr
  • Patent number: 7001182
    Abstract: Detonating projectiles are fired into a target area by a weapon, the time between firing and detonation being one second or less. By setting the target location at the same distance as e.g. the edge (1) of a building (3), however laterally displaced with respect to that edge, it is possible to obtain an effect also in an area invisible to the bearer of the weapon. For simulating this weapon, for example in house-to-house fighting, it is proposed to affix devices (5) comprising a sensor (22) and a transmitter (27) to obstacles. When the weapon is fired, a simulation device provided on the weapon transmits a firing signal to the sensor (22), the latter activating the transmitter (27). Similarly to the real effect of the weapon, the transmitter (27) emits an impact signal in the impact area (7) which also includes the mentioned area which is invisible to the bearer of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Business Park Bern AG
    Inventors: René Lazecki, Roland Luethi, Adrian Balmer
  • Patent number: 6997715
    Abstract: An integrated evaluation and simulation system for ground combat vehicles interactively evaluates concept design decisions and design requirements in the context of an operational ground combat vehicle. The combat effectiveness of a ground combat vehicle may also be concurrently tested by virtual simulation. A computer system is programmed to implement a causal network model comprising an integrated collection of analysis models for creating a virtual representation of a ground combat vehicle. The integrated evaluation and simulation system includes a user interface operatively coupled to at least the computer system to selectively input data into the causal network model and receive information therefrom, and at least one virtual simulation system. The system can further include either a virtual simulation system operatively coupled to the causal network model or, as part of the computer system, a virtual simulation system interface to communicate with a separate virtual simulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: United Defense, L.P.
    Inventors: John S. Perry, David A. Cooper
  • Patent number: 6977593
    Abstract: A method for assuring safety during firing exercises with live ammunition by mobile skirmish participants (11, 11?) practicing under combat conditions in an enclosed practice range (10) that is monitored from a monitoring center (14), to protect all participants (11, 11?) from being shot by firing participants (11). The instantaneous positions of the participants (11, 11?) are continuously determined, and transmitted to a monitoring center (14) wherein the transmitted positions and movement regions derived therefrom for all participants (11, 11?), and the positions of stationary objects (13) that are present, are used to calculate current, authorized firing sectors (38) for the firing participants (11) and are individually transmitted to the firing participants (11). For each firing participant (11), the instantaneous weapon setting (39) is compared to the assigned firing sectors (38), and firing authorization is only given if the instantaneous weapon setting (39) lies within these firing sectors (38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: STN ATLAS Elektronik GmbH
    Inventors: Hellmuth Schmedemann, Manfred Junge
  • Patent number: 6975859
    Abstract: A remote target control system utilizes a telephone as an input device to enable remote control of targets. Preferably, the telephone is in the form of a cordless handset and a base unit so that the user can activate the remote control system from a substantial distance from the base unit of the telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, H. Addison Sovine
  • Patent number: 6945781
    Abstract: An integrated evaluation and simulation system for advanced naval gun systems interactively evaluates concept design decisions and design requirements in the context of a virtual representation of an operational advanced naval gun system. The combat effectiveness of an advanced naval gun system may also be concurrently tested by virtual simulation. A computer system is programmed to implement a causal network model comprising an integrated collection of analysis models for creating a virtual representation of an advanced naval gun system. The integrated evaluation and simulation system also includes a user interface operatively connected to at least the computer system, for selectively inputting data into the causal network model and receiving information therefrom, and preferably at least one virtual simulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: United Defense, L.P.
    Inventors: John S. Perry, Timothy W. Petersen, Peter D. Clive, Charles S. Seum, Douglas A. Knowles
  • Patent number: 6945780
    Abstract: An integrated evaluation and simulation system interactively evaluates concept design decisions and design requirements in the context of an operational weapon system. The combat effectiveness of a weapon system may also be concurrently tested by virtual simulation. A computer system is programmed to implement a causal network model comprising an integrated collection of analysis models for creating a virtual representation of a weapon system. The integrated evaluation and simulation system includes a user interface operably coupled to at least the computer system to selectively input data into the causal network model and receive information from the causal network model and at least one virtual simulation system. The system further includes either a virtual simulation system operably coupled to the causal network model or, as part of the computer system, a virtual simulation system interface to communicate with a virtual simulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: United Defense, L.P.
    Inventor: John S. Perry
  • Patent number: 6945782
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for indicating that a target (1), such as a vehicle, has been hit. The target is provided with information on the weapon action, and a light source indicates a hit. The information can be made available by direct electromagnetic transmission, for example via radio, or by means of one or more strips (9–11) with detectors (13) being arranged on the target (1). In the latter case, the detectors detect incident illuminating electromagnetic radiation, and a light source indicates a hit when the incident radiation satisfies defined detection criteria. According to the invention, the light source is mounted directly in one or more strips (12) which in the present case can be the same as the detector strips and consist of distributed light points preferably in the form of light-emitting diodes (14). In this way, a protected and integrated solution is obtained which has little effect on the shape of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: SAAB AB
    Inventors: Peter Isoz, Micael Malmberg
  • Patent number: 6942486
    Abstract: The simulator of the invention is based on a number of functional units connected directly or remotely to the central computer for controlling the operation and recording the shooting results. The weapon unit is untethered and includes a real hand gun equipped with a snap-on emitter unit to send simultaneously two beams of light upon pulling the trigger—a wide angle infrared beam and a narrowly focused and aimed at the target light beam. The infrared beam is registered by the sensor near the screen and a signal indicating a firing event is sent to the computer. The light beam, preferably from a laser source is sent towards the screen, reflected therefrom towards the optical block and travels through a number of fixed and rotating mirrors and through a light divider to the light sensor. That sensor when activated sends the HIT or MISS signal to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Matvey Lvovskiy
  • Patent number: 6899539
    Abstract: Wearable systems for providing situational awareness in battle or combat type conditions. More specially, modular, wearable, weapon integrated computer systems for gathering and transmitting data, wherein the systems include components tailorable for specific conditions or missions. Further provided are hardware and software for controlling such wearable systems and for communicating with remote system wearers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Exponent, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Stallman, Jack Tyrrell, Theodore Hromadka, III, Andrew Dobson, Neil Emiro, Dana Edwards
  • Patent number: 6875019
    Abstract: An integrable naval virtual target range system and method provides three-dimensional graphical viewing capabilities of a virtual target range so that naval and fire support personnel can train together during both simulated and live fire exercises. The virtual target range system comprises a control subsystem having a computer system and a spotter subsystem for monitoring virtual impact points on the virtual target range. The target system may further comprise a buoy subsystem and/or an aerial vehicle subsystem, for use during live fire exercises, to locate ordnance impact points used for calculating the virtual impact points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: United Defense, LP
    Inventors: Paul C. Huang, Norman S. Scott, Omar A. Khan, Albert Sleder, Jr., David C. Heim
  • Patent number: 6863532
    Abstract: Equipment for detecting that a target has received a direct hit from a simulated weapon including a weapon (10, 30) and a target (11, 12, 38, 45), and characterized in that said weapon (10, 30) provides an emitter of signals or laser shots (14, 33) operated by a switch (16, 35) and a trigger (18, 36), and in that said target includes sensors (19, 20, 38a, 41-44) affixed to a supporting element (12, 11, 38, 45). Said sensors are operatively connected to an electronic detection circuit for a signal or laser shot received by the same sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: Franco Ambrosoli
  • Patent number: 6854975
    Abstract: A gauge for measuring the force required to discharge a firearm by pulling its trigger includes a housing and a rod including a trigger hook portion at a distal end thereof for engaging the trigger. A load cell is connected to the housing and to a proximal end of the rod such that the load cell generates an electrical signal in response to forces on the rod as the housing is pulled while the trigger hook portion is engaged with the trigger. The magnitude of the electrical signal is proportional to the forces on the rod. A microcontroller receives the electrical signal and calculates a force value based thereon. The microcontroller also continuously monitors the forces on the rod and identifies a trigger pull value of the firearm as being the maximum force on the rod until pulling on the housing is ceased once the trigger of firearm has released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Lyman Products Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Ranzinger
  • Patent number: 6840772
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaluating electronic impacts or shots of fired shots in a shooting range for sportsmen and for hunter training. The target to be shot at is provided as a light spot and is projected onto a target wall (1) via a light source in such a way that said target can move in all directions. An infrared camera (7) records the shooting image on the target wall (1) for evaluating the impact. The aim of the invention is to increase accuracy and reduce the evaluation time. Target co-ordinates arm detected while the target is being provided. Said target coordinates arm compared to the impact co-ordinates obtained by means of the impact evaluation. An impact is signalled when an impact falls short of a given divergence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Dynamit Nobel GmbH Explosivstoff-und Systemtechnik
    Inventor: Rudolf Pura
  • Patent number: 6837713
    Abstract: The dummy practice grenade of the present invention is particularly useful as a rifle grenade with a rifle having a fixed grenade launching sight such as a Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS Military rifle using 7.62×39 mm grenade launching cartridges, while exhibiting high accuracy during use as well as a rugged, structure which is useful for a large number of launches. The inventive grenade is also useful with other rifles such as the M1 Garand Military Rifle in 30-06 Caliber with a grenade launching attachment, grenade launching sight and grenade launching cartridges. The inventive dummy grenade is made of high density plastic such as polyethylene, and aluminum, and is weighted in the nose cone portion with lead shot so as to provide directional stability to the grenade during flight. The present invention is useful in combat training and in competitive events requiring target acquisition accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventors: Kayne K. Kough, Kenneth E. Kough, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6827577
    Abstract: The night vision goggle training apparatus simulates the size, feel and handling of actual night vision goggles. A narrow band-width green filter is positioned over the viewing port, to simulate nighttime viewing conditions. The image intensification system used in night vision goggles is eliminated; limiting use of the training goggles to daytime use. The out of balance weight of the night vision goggles is identical to actual night vision goggles. Brightness control is simulated by attenuation filters that fit over the objective lens. The blooming effect of lights is simulated with a star filter. A thin, fine mesh screen is used to simulate reduced acuity, scintillation and ghosting effects during low light or rapid motion, which occur during use of actual night vision goggles. The objective focus and diopter adjustment are identical to night vision goggles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: DCS Corporation
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 6821124
    Abstract: A laser based tactical engagement simulation training system, and in particular a MILES type system, is characterized by an improved communication code structure for the system. The improved code word structure comprises a standard MILES code word that is modified to contain information over and above that required to be embodied in a standard MILES code word. This is accomplished by FM modulating the logic level “1” pulses of the standard MILES code word in a manner that embeds additional information in the word and enhances the system, while at the same time maintaining downward compatibility with existing MILES systems. Apparatus also is provided for encoding, transmitting, receiving, decoding and processing information embodying the improved code structure, which significantly enhances tactical engagement simulation for direct fire force-on-force training and that yields more accurate simulation to improve tactical training results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: Fritz W. Healy, Himanshu N. Parikh
  • Publication number: 20040219491
    Abstract: The present invention relates to combat simulations and, in particular, the invention concerns a combat simulation system and method to be used with models of weapon platforms controlled and navigated by a remote control to simulate a pre firing signal and a firing signal created by releasing electromagnetic radiation towards a target, thereafter registering the “hits” and transmitting the designated signal to a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Lev Shlomo
  • Patent number: 6804466
    Abstract: An optical coding system is provided for a data transmission device with at least one laser transmitter and at least one laser receiver. The laser transmitter has a laser device and a code generator, and the laser receiver a detector device and an evaluation circuit. The detector device is designed for detecting a burst sequence (B1, B2, B3, . . . ), wherein the length d of the pulses of a burst is greater than 400 ns, and the length D of a burst consisting of a number b of pulses is less than 1000 &mgr;s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Contraves Space AG
    Inventors: Moreno Gazzetta, Roger Scherrer, Dietrich Peter Stauffacher
  • Patent number: 6799971
    Abstract: A laser based tactical engagement simulation training system, and in particular a MILES type system, is characterized by an improved communication code structure for the system. The improved code word structure comprises a standard MILES code word that is modified to contain information over and above that required to be embodied in a standard MILES code word. This is accomplished by FM modulating the logic level “1” pulses of the standard MILES code word in a manner that embeds additional information in the word and enhances the system, while at the same time maintaining downward compatibility with existing MILES systems. Apparatus also is provided for encoding, transmitting, receiving, decoding and processing information embodying the improved code structure, which significantly enhances tactical engagement simulation for direct fire force-on-force training, and that yields more accurate simulation to improve tactical training results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventors: Fritz W. Healy, Himanshu N. Parikh
  • Patent number: 6782826
    Abstract: A method of decoying an incoming missile from a target. The method comprises deploying an array of barrels each containing multiple projectiles, determining a position and orientation for a decoy image of the target in relation to the incoming missile, and firing multiple projectiles substantially simultaneously from respective barrels of the array to create the image. Each projectile contains image forming matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Metal Storm Limited
    Inventor: James Michael O'Dwyer
  • Patent number: 6780015
    Abstract: A training system and method for use of simulated night vision goggles (NVG) which provides the full dynamic range of NVG simulation including low intensity, medium intensity and high intensity irradiance images of night-time terrain. Each of three 12-bit video signals are allocated to a preselected portion or all of the total irradiance range representing scene elements corresponding to low, medium and high light intensity and a video camera scans and converts the resultant generated image to preserve its resolution and dynamic range. The image is viewable in the simulated goggles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven D. Swaine, Harold R. Streid
  • Publication number: 20040155186
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes an IR or other light source that produces light at a first wavelength that is modulated according to a desired image. The modulated light is then applied to a phosphor that converts the light to a second wavelength in the visible range. In one embodiment, the image source is a scanned light beam display that scans an IR light beam onto an image intensifier tube of a night vision goggle. In other embodiments, the image source is a LCD having an IR back light or a FED panel that emits electrons directly into a microchannel accelerator plate of the night vision goggles. In still another embodiment, the image source emits visible or ultraviolet light onto a phosphor that emits light of a different wavelength in response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Microvision, Inc.
    Inventors: Nenad Nestorovic, Clarence T. Tegreene, Stephen R. Willey
  • Publication number: 20040146839
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for associating an object of a second type with at least one object from a group of objects of a first type. The method is to be used in combat exercises and the above mentioned objects are players and weapons. According to the method, a signal containing the identity of the object is transmitted from each object in the group, whereupon the transmitted signals are received by the object of the second type, and the received signals are analyzed. The object of the second type is then associated with at least one preferred object in the group on the basis of the signal analysis, whereupon any previous association(s) of the object of the second type with objects of the first type is/are taken into account in the associating process. The invention also includes a device for a receiver arranged so as to realize the foregoing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Ingemar Emricson
  • Publication number: 20040137411
    Abstract: A training aid for sidearms such as revolvers or pistols that comprises a simulated (non-firing) pistol in the form of a frame, adjustable trigger mechanism, adjustable grip, adjustable weight system, laser diode projection module and mount, integral universal sight mounting whereby the diode projection module is activated by the trigger mechanism and causes a beam of light to emit from the laser module mounted in the frame thus producing a visible indication of where the training aid has been pointed at the moment that the trigger was activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Stanley F. Kemp, Blair D. Kusiak
  • Patent number: 6761117
    Abstract: With typical ordnance systems, for example, grenades, a user must decide to explode the ordnance before the actual device is thrown. However, in many situations, it can be useful to be able to throw an ordnance system and make a decision to explode the device after it has landed. The present invention comprises a combined reconnaissance and ordnance device. The present invention is capable of real time acquisition of data, for example, digital still images, or video and audio data. The present invention also comprises a two way communications ability. By acquiring and then transmitting data to a remote console, the present invention allows a user to observe a given situation. After observing the environment surrounding the ordnance system, a user can determine whether or not to explode the ordnance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Douglas Benz
  • Publication number: 20040121292
    Abstract: A weapon simulator assembly having a wireless module provided in a simulated weapon to maximize the freedom of movement for the user and to provide complete diagnostics from electronic sensors for users of the firearms training simulator. The wireless module is embedded in the simulated weapon used in the simulator assembly and connected to various sensors to obtain operational information. The wireless data communication link is a wireless module using a frequency hopping spread spectrum technology such that the wireless module can fit in a small firearm simulator, such as a handgun or chemical spray simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Bobby Hsiang-Hua Chung, Kelvin William Klusendorf
  • Publication number: 20040096806
    Abstract: The invention relates to simulation of effects in a combat environment, wherein personnel, vehicles and buildings are exposed to simulated fire in the from military weapons. Direct fire and indirect fire are simulated by means of at least one of light rays (111) and radio waves (121). Effects of attacking fire are registered by means of a target object device (145), which includes sensors adapted to detect the light rays (111) respective the radio waves (121) and are co-located with the target object (140). According to the invention the target object (140) is associated to at least one protecting object (130a; 130a′) located between the simulated fire (111; 121) and the target object (140) if such object exists in the current combat situation. This enables a consideration to various protecting objects' (130a; 130a′) influence on the simulated fire and the effects on corresponding actual fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Stefan Davidsson, Ulf Bjrkman, Ingemar Emricson, Peter Hermansson, Ake Jansson, Per Klahr
  • Patent number: RE38877
    Abstract: For training the tactile perception of a marksman, in particular of a sport marksman, during the firing of a shot in which the marksman exercising a pressure on a trigger of a real or simulation firearm which triggers the shot when it crosses a predetermined threshold, a training process comprises (i) measuring the pressure exercised on said trigger by a finger of said marksman, (ii) converting said measured pressure into electric signals representing an instantaneous amplitude of a pressure vector, and (iii) transforming in real time said electric signals into signals perceptible by a sense of the marksman other than the tactile sense, so that the marksman can in real time follow the variation of the pressure exercised on said trigger until the departure of said shot in simultaneity and in synchronism with the tactile perception perceived by said finger. A training device for implementing this process is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Pierre Trabut