Abstract: The devices and methods described herein integrate security and/or recording mechanisms into unmanned vehicle interdiction devices to prevent unauthorized use and to record information related to operation of the unmanned vehicle interdiction device, identification of an unmanned vehicle, location of the unmanned vehicle, and operation of the unmanned vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2021
Date of Patent:
July 25, 2023
Assignee:
Flex Force Enterprises Inc.
Inventors:
Cynthia Louise Archer, Jacob Ryan Sullivan, Gregory Edward Valentin
Abstract: Several examples of a navigation disruption device and methods of using the same are described herein that use real-time, low-cost computation to generate conflicting/competing signals to actual Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. For example, the novel, hand-held navigation disruption devices described herein (1) generate signals from a simulated satellite constellation, wherein the signals from the simulated satellite constellation conflict/compete with signals from one or more actual satellite constellations, and (2) transmit the signals from the simulated satellite constellation(s) towards an unmanned vehicle. The signals from the simulated satellite constellation(s) cause the unmanned vehicle to compute an incorrect position, which in turn disrupts its ability to navigate and operate effectively.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 3, 2021
Date of Patent:
July 11, 2023
Assignee:
Flex Force Enterprises Inc.
Inventors:
Cynthia Louise Archer, Jacob Ryan Sullivan
Abstract: Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide different operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, a first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). A second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). A third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 9, 2020
Date of Patent:
December 13, 2022
Assignee:
Flex Force Enterprises Inc.
Inventors:
Cynthia Louise Archer, Jacob Ryan Sullivan, John Holbrook Vance, II
Abstract: The devices and methods described herein integrate security and/or recording mechanisms into unmanned vehicle interdiction devices to prevent unauthorized use and to record information related to operation of the unmanned vehicle interdiction device, identification of an unmanned vehicle, location of the unmanned vehicle, and operation of the unmanned vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2021
Assignee:
Flex Force Enterprises Inc.
Inventors:
Cynthia Louise Archer, Jacob Ryan Sullivan, Gregory Edward Valentin
Abstract: Several examples of a navigation disruption device and methods of using the same are described herein that use real-time, low-cost computation to generate conflicting/competing signals to actual Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. For example, the novel, hand-held navigation disruption devices described herein (1) generate signals from a simulated satellite constellation, wherein the signals from the simulated satellite constellation conflict/compete with signals from one or more actual satellite constellations, and (2) transmit the signals from the simulated satellite constellation(s) towards an unmanned vehicle. The signals from the simulated satellite constellation(s) cause the unmanned vehicle to compute an incorrect position, which in turn disrupts its ability to navigate and operate effectively.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 6, 2021
Assignee:
Flex Force Enterprises Inc.
Inventors:
Cynthia Louise Archer, Jacob Ryan Sullivan
Abstract: Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide at least three operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, the first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). The second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). The third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 15, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 12, 2021
Assignee:
Flex Force Enterprises Inc.
Inventors:
Cynthia Louise Archer, Jacob Ryan Sullivan, John Holbrook Vance, II