Organized Armed Or Unarmed Conflict Or Shooting Patents (Class 434/11)
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Patent number: 10015839Abstract: A tracking device can be configured to operate in a distress mode in response to receiving an input pattern associated with the distress mode from a user. Once configured to operate in distress mode, the tracking device modifies connection properties of the tracking devices, for example by connecting to additional mobile devices, and sends a message indicating that the tracking device is in distress mode to a connected mobile device. Based on connecting to a tracking device in distress mode, a mobile device can send a distress message to emergency services or to a predetermined emergency contact. After a threshold amount of time passes, the tracking device can exit distress mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Tile, Inc.Inventor: John Mathew Depew
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Patent number: 9955120Abstract: Implementations generally relate to virtual reality telepresence. In some implementations, a method includes positioning a first user in a virtual environment, and determining a first point of view associated with the first user. The method further includes positioning a second user in the virtual environment, and determining a second point of view associated with the second user. The method further includes projecting one or more of the first user and the second user in the virtual environment based on a first positioning of the first user and a second positioning of the second user and based on the first point of view and the second point of view.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Allison Marlene Chaney, Megan Moyer, Chris David Oliver
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Patent number: 9933227Abstract: A device is disclosed that is used temporarily to replace a trigger assembly of a weapon. In one embodiment, the device is self-resetting, including a biasing mechanism to reset a trigger lever to a firing position. As such, the feel of depressing a cocked trigger with each simulated trigger pull is simulated. This device allows the user to experience a more realistic dry fire training session, allowing the user to still cycle the gun action normally if they choose.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: Daniel Mark Ollig
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Patent number: 9921642Abstract: A hand-held controller includes a user-input surface, a grip coupled to the user-input surface, and a cage coupled to the user-input surface at two points without the grip interposed between the user-input surface and the cage. The hand-held controller includes may further include a plurality of illumination sources on an outer surface of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: OCULUS VR, LLCInventors: James S. Webb, Benjamin E. Tunberg Rogoza, Peter Wesley Bristol, Jason Andrew Higgins, Sharvil Shailesh Talati, Yi-yaun Chen, Neil Warren Konzen
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Patent number: 9885545Abstract: A disruptor device simulation system is described. Embodiments of the of the simulation system include a disruptor device, one or more training cartridges, and a simulator system. The disruptor device can be loaded with training cartridges and implemented in a training scenario. The training cartridges can include a pair of infrared lasers and an infrared emitter. The simulator system can alter the training scenario based detecting pulses of light generated by the lasers and signals from the infrared emitter. In one embodiment, the simulator system can be adapted to determine when a trigger of the disruptor device is pulled and when an arc switch of the disruptor device is pressed. The simulator system can include a sensor adapted to detect the pulses of light generated by the pair of lasers. The simulator system can further include a receiver adapted to detect signals generated by the emitter.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventors: Gregory Otte, Todd R. Brown, Joseph J. Mason
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Patent number: 9846256Abstract: An interactive display of results obtained from the inversion of logging data is produced by obtaining and inverting the logging data using a Monte-Carlo inversion. An interactive plot having a percentile scale plotted against a location parameter is produced and a particular percentile is selected using the interactive plot. A cross-section plot for the particular percentile using the results of the Monte-Carlo inversion is produced. The particular percentile can be a curve representing a best-fit solution or a polyline representing selected solutions. Background color/shading can be displayed on the interactive plot to indicate user-defined constraints have been applied. Uncertain features can be plotted on a corresponding cross-section display using fading. Clusters of solutions that are substantially equally likely, given the measurements at a particular drill location, can be identified and plotted.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Denis Heliot, Nicholas N. Bennett, Georgi Kutiev, Emmanuel Legandre, Roger Griffiths, Jean-Michel Denichou, Jean Seydoux, Qiming Li, Koji Ito
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Patent number: 9836993Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a signal generator operatively coupleable to one or more detectors; and a controller, the controller being both operably coupled to the signal generator and configured to cause the signal generator to: generate one or more signals each signal being representative of at least one emergency event; and communicate one or more of the generated signal(s) to a detector to which the signal generator is operably coupled. In another embodiment, a method includes: receiving data corresponding to one or more emergency events; generating at least one signal based on the data; and communicating the generated signal(s) to a detector.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: William H. Dunlop, Tawny R. Koncher, Stanley John Luke, Jerry Joseph Sweeney, Gregory K. White
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Patent number: 9836990Abstract: A system for evaluating a cyber-attack on an aircraft may include a display associated with the aircraft, a sensor system configured to generate sensor data for a pilot, and a data processing system configured to: (1) generate simulation data, (2) generate a flight simulation from the simulation data, (3) simulate the cyber-attack on at least one aircraft system during the flight simulation, (4) generate virtual flight data during the flight simulation, and (5) present the sensor data and the virtual flight data.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel Nguyen, Jason W. Shelton, Timothy M. Mitchell
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Patent number: 9823037Abstract: A simulated ammunition belt is captured in and released from a feedway of an imitation machine gun by selectively extending and retracting a retaining projection into the space between adjacent simulated rounds of the ammunition belt. The retaining projection is operably connected to a cover of the gun housing and is concealed within the housing when the cover is closed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Lowrance
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Patent number: 9804257Abstract: A portable virtual reality and/or augmented reality system enabling the projection and tracking of a user in a simulated environment is described. A system of motion capture cameras, computing, and tracking devices is provided in a portable package. Each tracking device is configured with one or more emitters which may generate a distinctive, repetitive pattern. The virtual reality and/or augmented reality system once assembled, provides for motion tracking and display of a one or more users in a simulated environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: WorldViz LLCInventors: Matthias Pusch, Masaki Miyanohara, John T. Roessler, Andrew C. Beall
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Patent number: 9694291Abstract: A system and method for interactive game support may be provided. A player may have a mobile device configured to run a game support application. The game support application may maintain game and player attributes and monitor interactions with game devices. In some embodiments, a command-control center server may be communicatively coupled with the at least one mobile device or game device so as to facilitate game management.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: LEGACY GAME SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Sidney F. Fisher, Ford M. Ivey, Brian T. McGlauflin, Matthew Graham, Vipresh Jain
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Patent number: 9692990Abstract: Embodiment of a lightweight and compact wireless precision position tracking device and a precision position tracking motion capture system are described. Optionally, the wireless precision position tracking device is configured to be worn by a user. The wireless precision position tracking device may be configured to emit optical light from two or more respective markers, where the light from one of the markers is distinguishable from light from another of the markers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: WorldViz LLCInventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
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Patent number: 9679498Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to provide a presentation model. An example method may include receiving a selection of an exercise backdrop, displaying a representation of the exercise backdrop, receiving user input performed against an interface displaying the representation of the exercise backdrop, mapping the user input to an action, and generating an exercise comprising the exercise backdrop and a plurality of actions comprising the action.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Change Healthcare LLCInventors: Eldon Allan Wong, Laurie Bergeron
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Patent number: 9665065Abstract: Systems and methods for infrared laser holographic projection. In one example, an optical apparatus includes a first laser source configured to generate a first laser beam having a first wavelength in an infrared spectral range and a holographic medium optically coupled to the laser source and having a transmittance range including the first wavelength. A diffraction pattern formed in the holographic medium encodes an input image and is configured to diffract the first laser beam responsive to being illuminated by the laser beam so as to construct an image in the infrared spectrum, the image being a reconstruction of the input image. The diffraction pattern may further be configured to diffract a second laser beam having a second wavelength in a visible spectral range to construct an image including a first portion in the infrared spectral range and a second portion in the visible spectral range.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventor: Rigel Quinn Woida-O'Brien
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Patent number: 9605927Abstract: A disruptor device simulation system is described. Embodiments of the of the simulation system include a disruptor device, one or more training cartridges, and a simulator system. The disruptor device can be loaded with training cartridges and implemented in a training scenario. The training cartridges can include a pair of infrared lasers and an infrared emitter. The simulator system can alter the training scenario based detecting pulses of light generated by the lasers and signals from the infrared emitter. In one embodiment, the simulator system can be adapted to determine when a trigger of the disruptor device is pulled and when an arc switch of the disruptor device is pressed. The simulator system can include a sensor adapted to detect the pulses of light generated by the pair of lasers. The simulator system can further include a receiver adapted to detect signals generated by the emitter.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventors: Gregory Otte, Todd R. Brown, Joseph J. Mason
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Patent number: 9488443Abstract: A method for acquiring the coordinates of a trigger point of a projectile above a plot of land on which a target is located, said method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: performing a three-dimensional acquisition of the plot of land using a laser observation means, constructing by calculation, and then displaying an image of the plot of land from a bird's eye view observation direction, and recovering the coordinates of the trigger point desired for the projectile after the positioning said area on the image of the land. The invention also relates to a fire control implementing such a method.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: NEXTER SYSTEMSInventor: Sylvain Muller
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Patent number: 9485343Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for sorting messages sent and received, for example in a wireless Personal Area Network (PAN), according to whether the receiving device is within a radially defined region of space. The space may be defined by one or more parameters set by the sending device. A wireless PAN may define the range of peer-to-peer transmission and reception of radio waves between at least two wireless devices. Location and orientation information may be transmitted by a communication device and combined with user and/or software defined boundary limits to filter short range wireless messages.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: ZOKU, INC.Inventor: Scott Mills Gray
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Patent number: 9453712Abstract: A game apparatus includes: a target including a plurality of sections divided according to a predetermined principle; a camera unit including a first camera and a second camera, the first camera being arranged to photograph at least a part of a game participant, the second camera being arranged to photograph at least a part of the target; a memory for storing at least a part of dynamic images photographed by the first camera and the second camera; a network connection unit for transmitting the dynamic images stored in the memory to a network; and a control unit for controlling operations of the first camera and the second camera and transmission of the dynamic images.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: HONG INTERNATIONAL CORP.Inventor: Sang Uk Hong
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Patent number: 9454909Abstract: A training simulation depicts an assailant presenting a weapon to engage a trainee to simulate a deadly force encounter. The simulation has a recognition portion that is representative of the assailant presenting the weapon to engage the trainee. In accordance with a step of the method, the trainee is instructed by presenting the recognition portion to the trainee at least three times: a first time weapon pattern recognition presentation being the presentation of the recognition portion of the simulation at first speed corresponding to real time, a second time weapon pattern recognition presentation being the presentation of the recognition portion of the simulation at a second speed that is less than the first speed, and a third time weapon pattern recognition presentation being the presentation of the recognition portion of the simulation at a third speed that is less than the first speed but greater than the second speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Human Factor Research Group, Inc.Inventors: Bruce K. Siddle, Jonathan Siddle
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Patent number: 9454910Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Raydon CorporationInventors: Kevin Schubert, Sean Moran, Greg Wieboldt, Donnie Klein, Mark Haack, Sharon Lay, Chris Howard, Michael Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William Araki
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Patent number: 9351120Abstract: A method comprises determining when a first portable device and a second portable device have been at a same current location for longer than a predetermined duration, and subsequent to determining that the first and second portable devices, have been at the same current location for longer than the predetermined duration, creating a database entry associated with the first portable device, the database entry including information identifying the second portable device.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Anne Keinänen, Virve Inget, Anna-Maija Ohlsson, Jennica Falk, Tiiu Koort-Fallström
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Patent number: 9308437Abstract: An error correction system for a shooting simulation system. The error correction system includes a mechanism for gathering and storing historical data of a communication device utilized in a shooting simulation system. The historical data includes hit and miss results of the communication device in a targeting of a target over a predetermined period of time. The system also includes a processor for analyzing the historical data of the communication device to determine errors caused by the communication device. The processor determines an error correction to correct the errors caused by the communication device. The processor then implements the error correction to determine a hit or miss of a targeting of a target. The error correction system may also utilize historical data from shots taken by a shooter and motion of the communication device being aimed immediately prior to targeting a target to determine an appropriate error correction.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Tactical Entertainment, LLCInventor: George Carter
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Patent number: 9308449Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting a request to present wagering game content via a web browser associated with a wagering game machine, wherein an identifier is associated with the request, wherein the identifier is stored in a setting associated with the wagering game machine via a first mode of the wagering game machine, and wherein the request is provided via a second mode of the wagering game machine different from the first mode. The operations further include generating a document associated with the identifier, wherein the wagering game content is included in the document. In some examples, the document is in a format presentable via the web browser. The operations further include providing the document for presentation via the web browser.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Frattinger, Matthew J. Ward
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Patent number: 9223494Abstract: A method for operating a wearable computer using a user interface system having a touch pad includes changing the behavior of the wearable computer in direct response to gestures received at the touch pad. The gestures are not used for graphical user interface selections and are not used for cursor operations but rather directly invoke communication, navigation, machinery operation, or other primary device features or operations.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. DeSalvo, Karl M. Becker, John T. Kelly, Steven E. Koenck, David W. Jensen
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Patent number: 9154604Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for sorting messages sent and received, for example in a wireless Personal Area Network (PAN), according to whether the receiving device is within a radially defined region of space. The space may be defined by one or more parameters set by the sending device. A wireless PAN may define the range of peer-to-peer transmission and reception of radio waves between at least two wireless devices. Location and orientation information may be transmitted by a communication device and combined with user and/or software defined boundary limits to filter short range wireless messages.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventor: Scott Mills Gray
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Publication number: 20150140518Abstract: Disclosed is a portable target training device that offers a versatile means of conducting target training, which may be adapted for use on varying terrain, outdoors, indoors, in scenario training, and in conjunction with accessories that affect both the exterior and interior conditions of the training device. The present invention houses a plurality of targets and/or obstacles that may be positioned in a manner that suits users' requirements. Users may adapt the training device and its interior targets for use in and on a wide variety of terrain, outdoors, indoors, in various scenarios, and with accessories that artificially simulate various environmental conditions. Various types of training may be performed within the training device, including, but not limited to, Percussion, traditional or nontraditional weapons, non-live round firearms training, martial arts training, melee weapon training, and mock firearm training.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: TERESA ANN HORNING
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Publication number: 20150125828Abstract: A disruptor device simulation system is described. Embodiments of the of the simulation system include a disruptor device, one or more training cartridges, and a simulator system. The disruptor device can be loaded with training cartridges and implemented in a training scenario. The training cartridges can include a pair of infrared lasers and an infrared emitter. The simulator system can alter the training scenario based detecting pulses of light generated by the lasers and signals from the infrared emitter. In one embodiment, the simulator system can be adapted to determine when a trigger of the disruptor device is pulled and when an arc switch of the disruptor device is pressed. The simulator system can include a sensor adapted to detect the pulses of light generated by the pair of lasers. The simulator system can further include a receiver adapted to detect signals generated by the emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Gregory Otte, Todd R. Brown, Joseph J. Mason
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Patent number: 9011151Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for simulating firing a gun comprises a firing system and a transmitting system coupled to the firing system. The firing system fires a cartridge and comprises a chamber and a hammer. The chamber receives and holds the cartridge, and the hammer strikes the cartridge. The transmitting system detects movement of the hammer and transmits simulation data prior to the hammer striking the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Jeffrey E. Decker, William W. Price, Bradley C Huang, Peter M. Wallrich
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Publication number: 20150056577Abstract: 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 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 that 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. One of the crewman modules can be a gunner module, which provides an unrestricted view of the simulated environment to the gunner by means of a display and a simulated vehicle-mounted weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
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Patent number: 8951128Abstract: A device combining a gun and target for facilitating a game of tag using infrared light communications and augmented reality with one or more players is provided. The device includes infrared transmitters and infrared receivers to facilitate omni-directional two-way communication between two or more devices and a shaped housing facilitating handling of the device by a user. The housing includes a grip portion with a finger-operable trigger and a barrel portion. A mobile electronic device is used as an accessory to provide single player and multiplayer augmented reality game play and a user-interface including a display and a touch screen for programming the device and controlling various game and device functions.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.Inventors: Brian Farley, David Small
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Patent number: 8944821Abstract: A simulation system including at least one virtual projectile/missile firing device associated to a determined position and having a movable director arranged to direct a virtual projectile/missile towards a target and an image capturer arranged to capture at least one image of a scene in front of the director. The simulation system includes a terrain database with the positions of landmarks marked, a processor arranged to process the image of the scene so as to identify at least one landmark of the terrain database in the image and the processor is further arranged to determine a compass bearing of the director based on at least the position of the virtual projectile/missile and the position of the identified at least one landmark.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Adam Tengblad
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Patent number: 8911235Abstract: The invention is a trigger pull training device for improving trigger pull technique. The device has a frame with a trigger track opening and a trigger which goes through that opening. A proximity sensor or a plurality of proximity sensors are placed proximate the trigger track opening. The sensors are connected to an indicator whereby pulling the trigger such that the trigger is within the sensing zone causes the proximity sensor to emit a signal. A plurality of sensors can be lined along the trigger track opening to indicate the accuracy of any pull.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: TriggerMaster, Inc.Inventor: Malcom Baxter
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Patent number: 8904940Abstract: A grenade device produces a delayed bang upon coupling to a pressurized canister containing gas. The device includes an annular housing, an awl, a sleeve, a diaphragm, a base and a cap. The housing has first and second axial ends and an internal bulkhead disposed therebetween with a choke flow-through orifice. The awl extends axially outward from the bulkhead. The sleeve connects to the housing at the first axial end. The diaphragm is disposed between the sleeve and the housing to form an annular chamber. The cap inserts into the housing at the second axial end and receives the canister facing the awl. The base connects to the housing at the second axial end. When the canister is compressed towards the device the awl punctures the canister to release the gas, which flows through the choke orifice to pressurize the chamber, and the diaphragm ruptures upon exceeding a pressure threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Sokha Pann, Samuel R. Koski, John F. Busic
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Patent number: 8894412Abstract: A firearm simulation system for enhanced firearms training comprises at least one weapon with a mechanically activated laser. The system includes a normally closed laser activation circuit used in conjunction with a recoil kit. The normally closed laser activation circuit comprises a conductive seal, a ball bearing, and a recoil spring. The recoil spring presses or urges the ball bearing into contact with the conductive seal. The function of the laser activation circuit is mechanically triggered and the laser activation circuit is electrically connected to a light source (e.g., a laser light) and configured to activate the light source, simulating a projectile being fired from a weapon. When the trigger of the simulated weapon is pulled, a striker pin dislodges the ball bearing, moving it out of its original position is contact with the conductive seal. The displacement of the ball bearing by the striker pin, away from the conductive seal, creates an open circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Virtra Systems Inc.Inventors: Roger D. Malin, Ian F. Webb, Matthew D. Burlend, Christopher M. Savarese
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Patent number: 8890944Abstract: A firearms pulverizer system is disclosed which comprises a pulverizer unit having an inlet chute, a cutting chamber, and an outlet, a first image capturing device positioned above the inlet chute for capturing an image of an identification number associated with a firearm, and a second image capturing device positioned above the cutting chamber for recording destruction of the firearm inserted into the cutting chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Gunbusters, LLCInventor: Raymond W Reynolds
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Patent number: 8888491Abstract: A shooting simulation system and method. The system includes a firearm associated with a user having a user computer and an optical system for capturing an image. The image provides information on a trajectory of a virtual bullet fired from the firearm. The optical system is aligned relative to a known sight of the firearm and the optical system captures the image when shooting the firearm. An image recognition system determines a location where a virtual bullet from the shooting firearm would impact within the captured image.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: OPTO BallisticsInventor: George Carter
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Patent number: 8864496Abstract: 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 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 that 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. One of the crewman modules can be a gunner module, which provides an unrestricted view of the simulated environment to the gunner by means of a display and a simulated vehicle-mounted weapon.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Raydon CorporationInventors: Sean C. Moran, Donnie R. Klein, Mark D. Haack, Sharon E. Lay, Christopher J. Howard, Michael J. Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William M. Araki
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Patent number: 8842015Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a hand-held or “gun/firearm mounted” electromagnetic transceiver acting as a pulsed RADAR (i.e., “Radio Detection and Ranging”) or LIDAR (i.e., “Light Detection and Ranging”) device that can detect the presence of one or many passive retro-reflectors attached to or worn by people or objects that are close or distant in a preferred angle of detection. In a preferred embodiment this device could be mounted on a gun and would alert the user if a retro-reflector is detected in the direction of fire. Additional sensors can be used to change the effective field of detection, to save energy or to provide multiple parallel sensors for these and other reasons.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Safety Lab Holdings LimitedInventor: Michael Scott
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Publication number: 20140272804Abstract: A computer-assisted training system for interview-based information gathering and assessment. A GUI displays information pertaining to a training scenario and generates event messages based on student input. An Evaluation Engine compares event messages to rules embodying predetermined instructional content and generates evaluation comments. An Adaptation Engine processes the evaluation comments to produce student feedback that is presented to the student via the GUI. The training scenario includes a scene defining a physical context of the scenario; one or more witnesses who may be interviewed by the student; and the predetermined instructional content.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minster of National DefenceInventor: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minster of National Defence
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Patent number: 8834162Abstract: An edged weapon training device. The device has a handle portion for gripping by a training subject. A blade portion has at least one exposed contact portion. The contact portion includes a marking device which leaves a mark when it touches an opponent during martial arts or other edged weapon training activities.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Spencer P. Warn
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Patent number: 8834163Abstract: A network connects stations in a distributed physics based simulation system. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, one physics station determines damage status of the target vehicle. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is considered destroyed. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracing in a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: L-3 Communications CorporationInventors: Eytan Pollak, Jack Charles Wells, II, Merrill Lay
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Patent number: 8827706Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing firearms training without using traditional firearms. Replicas of firearms have control systems in communication with magazines inserted into the replicas to control the number of rounds that can be fired for each magazine. The control systems can also monitor, record and communicate data relating to all use of the replica to centralized control units. Additionally, the control systems can include location sensors to monitor the location of the replicas and only authorize firing of the replicas in approved locations.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Practical Air Rifle Training Systems, LLCInventor: Richard Russell Hogan, Jr.
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Patent number: 8827707Abstract: A Small Arms Transmitter (SAT) having two optical sources for use in a military training environment is described. The SAT includes an infrared laser as a first optical source. A visible optical source, such as a visible wavelength laser, is configured as a second optical source. The visible wavelength laser can be configured to be selectively energized during a beam alignment operation. A combiner can be configured to combine the beam from the infrared laser with the beam from the visible wavelength laser to produce a combined beam. The optical axis of the combined infrared and visible wavelength lasers can be adjusted using an optical steering module. A first optical steering module can be configured to steer the combined beam substantially along a first axis, while a second optical steering module can be configured to steer the combined beam along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventor: Deepak Varshneya
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Patent number: 8818655Abstract: An electronic transmission range selection system of a vehicle includes first and second input devices and first and second modules. The first input device is user actuatable to request operation of a transmission in reverse, neutral, and drive. The first module generates first signals based on a first position of the first input device. The second input device is different than the first input device and is user actuatable to request operation of the transmission in park. The second module generates second signals based on a second position of the second input device.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Orson S. Wang
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Publication number: 20140234806Abstract: Muzzle flash simulators that combine visual, audio, and thermal signals synchronized to the firing of a rifleman's weapon to obscure his position by producing the illusion that the shot came from a location other than the rifleman's actual location. The system may be deployed by placement with a removable ground penetrating spike, by use upon a tripod mounting system, by a hanger or by launching upon a projectile. The simulator is remotely operated. The simulator can be deployed as a single unit or as a set of units operating in coordination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Brett McBride
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Patent number: 8794967Abstract: The present invention provides a firearm training system for actual and virtual moving targets comprising a firearm, a trigger-initiated image-capturing device mounted on a firearm, a processor, and a display. The system allows a user to visualize the accuracy of a shot taken when the trigger was pulled or the gun fired by showing the predicted position of the firearm's projectile in relation to the moving targets.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Willis Hubbard Sargent
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Patent number: 8794968Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for making more accurate range and marksmanship determinations in laser-based military engagements. These methods and systems allow a shooter and a target in a laser engagement system to be paired with one another in a substantially unambiguous manner. Such pairing allows the lasers to be used at full power and is particularly well suited for clustered environments in which multiple combatants may be in close proximity to one another. The methods and systems are also particularly well suited for testing new or experimental weapon systems by virtue of the more accurate range and marksmanship estimates provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Allister McNeish, Keith A. Kunz
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Patent number: 8777619Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Raydon CorporationInventors: Kevin Schubert, Sean Moran, Greg Wieboldt, Donnie Klein, Mark Haack, Sharon Lay, Chris Howard, Michael Dineen, Jerry R. Hubbard, William Araki
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Patent number: 8777226Abstract: A proxy target system provides, in the exemplary embodiment, a plurality of cover barriers and proxy barriers. Each cover barrier is sized and configured for allowing at least one shooter to selectively take cover therebehind. Each proxy barrier is associated with a corresponding one of the cover barriers. Each of the cover barriers provides a means for tracking the associated shooter when positioned therebehind. Relatedly, each of the proxy barriers provides an at least one target positioned therebehind and configured for mimicking the movement and exposure of the shooter relative to the associated cover barrier. Thus, with the proxy barriers positioned a distance downrange from the corresponding cover barriers, two or more shooters may position themselves behind respective cover barriers and engage in a shootout with one another by shooting at each other's downrange targets rather than directly at one another, thereby eliminating any risk of injury or death.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Robert Hubert Decker, Jr.
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Patent number: 8777620Abstract: A firearm training system provides a firearm body having a trigger and a trigger pull sensor circuit. When the trigger is pulled, the trigger pull sensor circuit provides trigger pull data allowing monitoring of the actual two-dimensional trigger pull path taken by the trigger during the trigger pull. The trigger pull path is graft on a predetermined map together with boundary lines representing a predetermined difference threshold from ideal trigger pull data. The system provides a way to monitor trigger pull path to determine whether the trigger has been pulled laterally and/or the firearm body has moved with respect to a longitudinal axis of the firearm body during the trigger pull. By repeatedly monitoring trigger pulls using the system, a user can train to improve trigger pull technique.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: TriggerMaster, Inc.Inventor: Malcom Baxter