Beam Sensor Included In Apparatus Patents (Class 434/22)
  • Patent number: 12125232
    Abstract: A method for calculating a position of a dart pin attached to a dart board divided into a plurality of segments in an apparatus for calculating a position of a dart pin is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of optical data from a plurality of optical devices corresponding to at least one of a plurality of holes formed in each segment and installed on the rear surface of the dart board; and calculating a position of a dart pin attached to the dart board using the plurality of optical data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Do Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 12092430
    Abstract: Training device (1) with a laser-assisted weapon comprising a central unit (2), at least one receiving unit (8), a laser unit (9) and at least one person-worn pad (9) that can be energized with stimulation current (43), the laser unit (9) of a first training person (11) being arranged on a first weapon (27) and emitting a laser signal (28) in the direction of a receiving unit (8) of a second training person (12), wherein, when the laser signal (28) is detected by the receiving unit (8), this is evaluated as a hit by the central unit (2), and the central unit (2) sends at least one current pulse to the at least one pad (13), wherein, when a hit is detected, the pad (13) delivers a wave-like varying stimulation current (43), which causes muscular contraction pain in the training person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: SIMGUN GMBH
    Inventor: Patrick Riedesser
  • Patent number: 12078454
    Abstract: A laserless combat simulation device includes at least one processing device and a memory device having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processing device cause the at least one processing device to receive a trigger event from a weapon device. The instructions further cause the at least one processing device to receive image data from an optical sensor array of the weapon device of a field of view of the weapon device, receive position information and orientation information of the weapon device at the time of the trigger event, analyze the image data to determine an identity and location of a target, and calculate a ballistic outcome based at least in part on the position information and orientation information of the weapon device, the identity and location of the target, and ballistic characteristics of a simulated round fired from the weapon device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Cubic Defense Applications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Colton O'Connor, Robert Liebersbach, Julian Brooks, Clinton Hope, Houstin Lee Lichtenwalner, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12023565
    Abstract: A projection system includes a control module, a projection tube, an aiming driver, an observation device and an observation driver. The control module is configured to issue a first control command and a second control command. The aiming driver is electrically connected to the projection tube and configured to control, in response to the first control command, a projection viewing-line of the projection tube to be aligned with a calibration point. The observation driver is electrically connected to the observation device and configured to control, in response to the second control command, an observation viewing-line of the observation device to be aligned with the calibration point. The projection tube and the observation device are controlled asynchronously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Wei Chang, Yi-Ling Lee, Peng-Yu Chen, Fang-Ming Lee
  • Patent number: 11951406
    Abstract: A portable gaming console and method of use, the gaming console including: an enclosure; a controller housed in the enclosure and including a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium; a main display housed in a lid of the enclosure and in data communication with the controller; and a sub-display housed in the enclosure and in data communication with the controller, wherein the sub-display is configured to be folded out of the enclosure, wherein the gaming console is configured to run a game using the controller and to display the game on the main display and supplemental game data on the sub-display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Bagira Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Yaron Mizrachi
  • Patent number: 11918882
    Abstract: An interactive exercise apparatus for guiding a user to perform an exercise includes a display device and a detecting device. The display device is configured to display video imagery which shows an instructor image and at least one motion check image. The motion check image corresponds to a predetermined one of a plurality of body parts of the user, which has a motion guide track and a motion achievement evaluation. The detecting device is configured to detect displacement of the body parts. The motion guide track is displayed on a predetermined position of the video imagery with a predetermined track pattern, corresponding to a movement path of the predetermined body part when the user follows movements demonstrated by the instructor image to perform the exercise. The motion achievement evaluation indicates a matching degree determined according to the displacement of the predetermined body part detected by the detecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Huang Chiang, Yu-Chieh Lee, Ning Chuang, Wei-Ting Weng, Cheng-Ho Yeh
  • Patent number: 11898816
    Abstract: A muzzle flash simulator for use in an airsoft gun, comprising an internal passage, a detector, a controller, and multiple illuminating components. In response to a projectile passing through and away from the internal passage, the simulator will be triggered and flash multi-color lights on a projectile passage in front of the simulator. When each color light is illuminated on the moving projectile at a specific intensity at specified time periods, because of an afterimage phenomenon of the human eye, the surface of the moving projectile reflects the corresponding color and leaves a multi-layered light-trail accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: ACETK CORP LTD.
    Inventor: Yung-Hui Chang
  • Patent number: 11680775
    Abstract: A multi-function dry fire training device to be inserted into the chamber of a firearm, which comprises an illuminator for emitting, upon receiving a command from a controller, a beam of visible or invisible illumination from the barrel of the firearm, the beam being parallel to its central axis; a controller for controlling the functionality of the device including illumination of the illuminator, in response to activation of the firearm trigger; an actuator, being electrically connected to the controller, for activating the controller whenever being struck by the firearm striker and a power source for providing DC power to the controller and illuminator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: Oren Louis Uhr
  • Patent number: 11662178
    Abstract: A shooting simulation system and method. The system includes a plurality of firearms. Each firearm is associated with a separate soldier having a man-worn computer, a location device for determining a location of the soldier, an optical system for capturing an image where the captured image provides information on a trajectory of a virtual bullet fired from a shooting firearm, and an orientation device for obtaining the orientation of the firearm when shooting the firearm. Furthermore, the system includes an aerial drone having a camera to capture a second image. The system also includes a shooter/target location resolution module for identifying a valid target and a target image recognition module for determining an impact location where a virtual bullet from the shooting firearm would impact within the captured images and determining if an identified target from the captured images is a hit or a miss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: George Carter
  • Patent number: 11644268
    Abstract: A muzzle flash simulator for use in an airsoft gun, comprising an internal passage, a detector, a controller, and multiple illuminating components. In response to a projectile passing through and away from the internal passage, the simulator will be triggered and flash multi-color lights on a projectile passage in front of the simulator. When each color light is illuminated on the moving projectile at a specific intensity at specified time periods, because of an afterimage phenomenon of the human eye, the surface of the moving projectile reflects the corresponding color and leaves a multi-layered light-trail accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: ACETK CORP LTD.
    Inventor: Yung-Hui Chang
  • Patent number: 11415394
    Abstract: A multi-function dry fire training device to be inserted into the chamber of a firearm, which comprises an illuminator for emitting, upon receiving a command from a controller, a beam of visible or invisible illumination from the barrel of the firearm, the beam being parallel to its central axis; a controller for controlling the functionality of the device including illumination of the illuminator, in response to activation of the firearm trigger; an actuator, being electrically connected to the controller, for activating the controller whenever being struck by the firearm striker and a power source for providing DC power to the controller and illuminator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Oren Louis Uhr
  • Patent number: 11268790
    Abstract: A firing simulation scope, for installation on a rifle, includes an inertial measurement unit, a windage correction adjustment device, an electronic system, a microphone, a display and an interface for connection to a control station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space S.A.S.
    Inventor: Hervé Biran
  • Patent number: 11215419
    Abstract: A muzzle flash simulator for simulating the visual effect of muzzle flash of the real firearms, configured to illuminate projectiles passing away from an internal passage, includes multiple illuminating components and multiple combinations of sets of instructions for each one of the illuminating components at indicated time periods, to create various beam effects in front of the internal passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Acetk Corp Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Hui Chang
  • Patent number: 10967249
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gaining device for playing a game of laser tag. The gaining device includes a controller configured to control and coordinate functions between various components thereof. The gaining device includes an aiming unit configured to generate infrared light signals and a receiver configured to detect the generated infrared light signals. The gaining device includes a targeting unit configured to generate a vibration when the receiver in the targeting unit detects infrared light signals. The gaining device further includes one or more lights configured to indicate one or more states of the aiming unit and targeting unit. The controller is configured to engage the aiming unit and targeting unit in a stealth mode in which the one or more lights are switched off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Bulk Unlimited Corp.
    Inventor: Isamar Margareten
  • Patent number: 10895435
    Abstract: Firearm simulator targets and firearm simulation systems are disclosed. A firearm simulator target includes a processor, a memory module, a plurality of light emitting diodes, and machine readable instructions stored in the memory module. When executed by the processor, the machine readable instructions cause the firearm simulator target to illuminate a target pattern subset of the plurality of light emitting diodes such that the target pattern subset of the plurality of light emitting diodes are illuminated to display a target pattern. The target pattern subset of the plurality of light emitting diodes that are illuminated includes a first light emitting diode. When executed by the processor, the machine readable instructions further cause the firearm simulator target to receive a signal from the first light emitting diode, and determine a target hit location at the first light emitting diode based on the signal received from the first light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Kurt S. Schulz
  • Patent number: 10782400
    Abstract: An Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogation system and method adapted for: transmitting RF broadcast signal to be received by complementary transponder(s) of the IFF system being within the interrogation range and thereby arm the complementary transponders for sensing laser beam illumination; receiving an RF response signal from the complementary transponder(s); operating a laser activation interface module, which is configured for interfacing an external laser transmitter, to determine activation of transmission of an interrogating laser beam by the external laser transmitted; and receiving and processing RF signals to identify therein RF response signal(s), which are transmitted by the complementary IFF transponder(s) in response to detection of the trans mitted laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES LTD.
    Inventors: Abraham Aharoni, Roey Zuitlin
  • Patent number: 10748022
    Abstract: A method for crowd separation, the method may include receiving or generating a signature of an image of a first plurality of pedestrians, wherein the image comprises regions, wherein the signature of the image comprises descriptors of the regions, wherein each descriptor of a region is associated with a region and comprises a set of identifiers that identify content included in the region and in a vicinity of the region; detecting, within the descriptors of the regions, unique combinations of identifiers that are indicative of spatial relationships between the regions and bounding boxes that surround pedestrians of the first plurality of pedestrians; wherein the unique combinations are learnt during a supervised machine learning process that is fed with test images of densely positioned pedestrians; and locating the pedestrians of the first plurality of pedestrians based, at least in part, on the spatial relationships related to detected unique combinations and to locations of the regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: CARTICA AI LTD
    Inventors: Igal Raichelgauz, Kirill Dyagilev, Karina Odinaev
  • Patent number: 10731948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: HVRT CORP.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Sammut, Lawrence Chao
  • Patent number: 10598775
    Abstract: The number of pulses of a stimulus signal provided by a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) between launch and establishing an electrical circuit with a human or animal target may be counted to determine the distance between the CEW and the target and the distance between electrodes launched by the CEW toward the target while positioned in or near target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.
    Inventors: Magne Nerheim, Steven N.D. Brundula
  • Patent number: 10551148
    Abstract: At least one shooter-side image sensor captures images of a plurality of shooters and a plurality of respective firearms periodically fired by the shooters. At least one target-side sensor collects data indicative of projectile strikes on a target area associated with at least one target. A processing unit analyzes images captured by the shooter-side image sensor and detects projectile discharges in response to firing of the firearms, and uniquely identifies each of the shooters associated with the detected projectile discharges. The processing unit detections of projectile strikes, based on the data collected by the target-side sensor, and the detected projectile discharges and identifies, for each detected projectile strike on the target area, the correspondingly fired firearm associated with the uniquely identified shooter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Modular High-End LTD.
    Inventor: Gal Tamir
  • Patent number: 10508882
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to simulated hunting devices and methods, and in particular to an accessory for a real or toy firearm that provides a simulated hunting experience in a real hunting environment. A hunting simulation accessory can be attached to a real or toy firearm, such as by attaching the accessory to an accessory rail along the barrel of the firearm. The simulation accessory provides audio and visual responses to the user to simulate a hunting experience, even when no live ammunition is fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventor: Ronnie Valdez
  • Patent number: 10502531
    Abstract: A method for calculation of real time shooting instructions by calibrating data extracted from images of a shooting target and outputs of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) mounted on the body of a shooter. The method comprises calculating a result of a shooting event, calculating at least one physiological parameter of the shooter during a period preceding the shooting event according to an analysis of outputs of the IMU which is supported by at least one wearable device worn by the shooter, calculating shooting parameter by correlating between the at least one physiological parameter and the result, and instructing a presentation of shooting instructions calculated based on additional outputs of the IMU and the shooting parameter on a display of the mobile device or by a presentation unit of the at least one wearable device before an additional shooting event is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Erange Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moshe Almagor, Yuval Stern
  • Patent number: 10365068
    Abstract: A laser system operationally coupled to an aimable device having a Line of Sight (LOS), and adapted for providing a graphic laser display, including: at least one laser source adapted to generate: a first laser output, displaying a fixed pattern at a hit point having a fixed orientation relative to an axis of the LOS of the aimable device, and a second laser output, forming the graphic laser display; a motion control mechanism adapted to direct at least the second laser output; a tracking system configured to track at least one target; and a processing unit, configured to receive tracking data relating to a location of the at least one target relative to the LOS of the aimable device and instruct the motion control mechanism to direct the second laser output to display the graphic laser display on the at least one target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: SMART SHOOTER LTD.
    Inventor: Avshalom Ehrlich
  • Patent number: 10295307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: HVRT CORP.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Sammut, Lawrence Chao
  • Patent number: 10209033
    Abstract: A sighting/training device configured to be mounted to a pistol handle of a gun incorporates a light source, a power source, and a control. The device has at least two operating modes and a switch to select one of the modes. In a first operating mode the light source emits light when a button grip is pressed by a user, and does not emit light when the button grip is not depressed. In a second mode the light source emits light when a sound, such as the sound of a gun firing pin, is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
  • Patent number: 10179181
    Abstract: Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve heat-sanitization of contact regions on articles or fixtures by flowing selected electromagnetic radiation energy through underlying waveguide structures substantially parallel to the contact regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Elwha LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Hegg, David R. Nash, Benjamin K. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9869530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: HVRT CORP.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Sammut, Lawrence Chao
  • Patent number: 9865174
    Abstract: An adapter assembly permits sensory feedback such as a pain penalty to be incorporated into a combat training system of the type which includes simulated weapons which output a laser hit signal representative of a projectile and user monitoring devices worn by participants having laser sensors to provide an indication when a participant is hit by a simulated projectile in a combat training exercise. The adapter assembly works with an electrical impulse device also worn by the participants to deliver an electrical shock to the participant in response to receiving an activation signal. More particularly, the adapter assembly has input sensor for sensing when a user monitoring device indicates a hit to the user, and a signal output for generating an activation signal which can be received by the electrical impulse device to shock the participant when hit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Quail
  • Patent number: 9829280
    Abstract: A laser targeting apparatus rests on a surface and moves, such as by vibrating, wobbling, or shaking, when struck by laser light of sufficient intensity. The apparatus is designed not to fall over, so a user does not have to move to the apparatus and pick it up after a strike. The apparatus has a body that includes a structure, which is preferably one or more printed circuit boards including light sensors, for detecting strikes of laser light, and a motor. When a strike of laser light is detected, power is provided to the motor, which vibrates and causes the apparatus to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
  • Patent number: 9791243
    Abstract: A weapon effect simulation system including a fire simulation system and at least one hit simulation system. The fire simulation system includes a transmitter for transmitting electromagnetic waves to simulate real ammunition from a weapon and elements for including information in the electromagnetic waves. The hit simulation system includes both a receiver for receiving the transmitted electromagnetic waves and a processor for determining, based on received electromagnetic waves, whether a target has been hit. The fire simulation system further includes a calculator for calculating the imagined trajectory of the simulated ammunition and a processor for determining the geographical position of the weapon, and wherein the elements for including information in the electromagnetic waves are arranged so as to include information related to coordinates in the three-dimensional space for the calculated ammunition trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SAAB AB
    Inventors: Ulf Björkman, Anders Holmquist
  • Patent number: 9480921
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing multiple viewing modes of a simulated environment are described herein. The different viewing modes may include a magnified view of the environment, an unmagnified view, and/or a magnified view combined with an unmagnified view. The different viewing modes may include a model of a user controlled object which mimics the movement of the user controlled object to provide the user with information regarding the positioning or orientation of the user controlled object with respect to the user's current view. In the different viewing modes, a potential damage indicator may be provided on a targeted object to indicate potential damage to the targeted object based on a current weapon selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Wargaming.net Limited
    Inventors: Dzmitry Yudo, Alexey Alexeev
  • Patent number: 9448043
    Abstract: An interactive target assembly is disclosed and claimed herein wherein the target assembly is meant to provide real-time feedback to a shooter or other remote onlooker. The shooter or other party can visually detect a strike to the target by way of a high powered LED light that is in wired communication with a target control module. The target control module is thereby in wireless communication via a multi-channel receiver with a remote control and an impact detection module. The impact detection module detects an impact to the target, sending a signal to the target control module, which illuminates a light to indicate a strike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Roberts Tactical Precision, Inc.
    Inventor: Kirk J. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9364741
    Abstract: A toy projectile launching system including at least one toy projectile, and at least one toy launcher, each including a receptacle into which a projectile is loaded, a launching mechanism for physically launching a projectile after it is loaded into the receptacle, a target area sensitive to being hit by a projectile, and a display for presenting a message when a projectile, launched by another launcher, hits the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: EyeSpy Toys Ltd
    Inventor: Benjamin Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 9366493
    Abstract: A precision guided handgun includes a handgun and includes a sensor circuit coupled to the handgun and configured to capture optical data associated with a view area. The precision guided handgun further includes a controller coupled to the handgun and configured to process the optical data to detect a foreground object within the optical data. The controller automatically selects the foreground object as a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: TrackingPoint, Inc.
    Inventor: John Hancock Lupher
  • Patent number: 9267762
    Abstract: A system and method for marksmanship training comprises a screen, a computer having a processor and a memory connected to the processor and adjacent the screen, a set of modified video images stored in the memory, a set of projectors for projecting the set of modified video images onto the screen, connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, the set of modified video images including a moving clay target image and a phantom clay target image adjacent the moving clay target image at a lead distance from the moving clay target image, a camera connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, a weapon adjacent the screen, and a laser operatively mounted in the weapon. The phantom clay target image has a contrast level range from a fully opaque image to a fully transparent image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Shooting Simulator, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Northrup, Robert P. Northrup, Peter F. Blakeley
  • Patent number: 9243865
    Abstract: A firearm handgrip assembly with laser gunsight system has a first grip body having a first attachment facility operable to connect the grip to the frame at a first frame position, a second grip body having a second attachment facility operable to connect the grip to the frame at a first frame position, a connection portion connected to the first grip body and to the second grip body, the first grip body including a beam projection element, the second grip body including a power storage facility, and the second attachment facility being operable to enable detachment and reattachment of the second grip body while the first grip body remains undisturbed, such that batteries may be replaced without disturbing the alignment of the beam projection element. The connection portion may include a conductor and be formed of a flexible material, such as an elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: HOGUE, INC.
    Inventor: James David Bruhns
  • Patent number: 9219544
    Abstract: In one aspect, identification and communication systems are described herein. In some embodiments, an identification and communication system comprises one or more query units and one or more response units, wherein at least one query unit comprises a query beam source comprising a light emitting diode (LED) operable to emit a query beam. In some embodiments, the query beam is substantially collimated. In some embodiments, an identification and communication system comprises one or more query units and one or more response units, wherein at least one query unit comprises a first query beam source operable to emit a first component beam and a second query beam source operable to emit a second component beam. In some embodiments, the first query beam source comprises an LED and the second query beam source comprises a laser. In some embodiments, the first component beam and the second component beam are substantially concentric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Analysis First LLC
    Inventors: Peter Gerber, Jodi Lasky
  • Patent number: 9175935
    Abstract: A shooting target range assembly for use by a trainee marksman using IR night vision imaging equipment to view a target. The range may have at least one target support mechanism for supporting a target and an infrared (IR) light projector associated locally with the base for projecting an IR light locally onto the target to illuminate the target with substantially IR images. The night vision imaging equipment used is chosen to be compatible with the IR light projector chosen. The assembly detects projectile hits on illuminated targets from a projectile fired by a trainee marksman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventor: Noel Gordon
  • Patent number: 9163904
    Abstract: A multi-function dry fire training device to be inserted into the chamber of a firearm, which comprises an illuminator for emitting, upon receiving a command from a controller, a beam of visible or invisible illumination from the barrel of the firearm, the beam being parallel to its central axis; a controller for controlling the functionality of the device including illumination of the illuminator, in response to activation of the firearm trigger; an actuator, being electrically connected to the controller, for activating the controller whenever being struck by the firearm striker and a power source for providing DC power to the controller and illuminator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Oren Louis Ohr
  • Patent number: 9146078
    Abstract: An adapter device for use in a combat training system communicates between an anti-personnel training device and a user monitoring device in a training exercise. The anti-personnel training device may be a simulated improvised explosive device including a trigger and an output arranged to output a simulated attack, for example light and sound representative of an explosion, in response to activation of the trigger. The user monitoring device, for example existing training products, such as the Stressvest™ system, the IR Tactical System™, or the MILES™ system, is worn by a user and includes an input which receives a hit signal indicative of the user being hit and an indicator output arranged to indicate the user has been hit. The adapter device has an input sensor to sense the simulated attack of the anti-personnel training device and a signal output to output a hit signal detectable by the user monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Quail
  • Patent number: 9057582
    Abstract: A simulation system for use in military exercise of combat in an area having at least one building has a transmitter arranged on a firearm for simulating firing of a shot and a detector to be arranged on the body of a soldier. Sensors are adapted to sense whether the transmitter and the detector are located indoors or outdoors. The detector is designed to discriminate between normal power signals fired from outdoors and indoors, whereas the transmitters is adapted to emit signals of normal power when located outdoors and signal of normal power as well as a substantially lower power when located indoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SAAB AB
    Inventors: Ulf Bjòrkman, Anders Holmquist
  • Patent number: 9011151
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Jeffrey E. Decker, William W. Price, Bradley C Huang, Peter M. Wallrich
  • Patent number: 8986010
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an airburst simulation system and method. The airburst simulation system includes a laser emitting unit to emit laser beam to an airburst aiming position, preset above a target hidden behind an obstacle, such that a warhead is airbursted to shoot the target, a laser detecting unit mounted onto the target to detect an arrival of the laser beam above the target, and a determining unit to measure a distance between the airburst aiming position and an arrival position of the laser detected by the laser detecting unit, and determine whether or not the target has been shot based on the distance. This allows for a simulated engagement using an airburst apparatus, with no harm to human bodies by virtue of the use of laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Agency for Defense Development
    Inventors: Joon-Ho Lee, Je-Wook Chae, Eui-Jung Choe, Sung-Bae Lee, Hyun-Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20150064655
    Abstract: A system and method uses three-dimensional, visual feedback for simulated weapons fire during training of a soldier in a combat exercise. In the system, the soldier is provided with a weapon equipped with a laser transmitter that simulates the firing of actual rounds. Further, sensors are positioned on a human target. Also, discharge members are located on the human target. When a signal is received by a sensor, selected discharge members are activated to immediately expel a plume of dust. As a result, the plume of expelled dust provides three-dimensional, visual feedback to the soldier in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Stuart C. Segall
  • Patent number: 8915737
    Abstract: A system and method uses three-dimensional, visual feedback for simulated weapons fire during training of a soldier in a combat exercise. In the system, the soldier is provided with a weapon equipped with a laser transmitter that simulates the firing of actual rounds. Further, sensors are positioned on a human target. Also, discharge members are located on the human target. When a signal is received by a sensor, selected discharge members are activated to immediately expel a plume of dust. As a result, the plume of expelled dust provides three-dimensional, visual feedback to the soldier in real-time. Additionally, the system contemplates providing three-dimensional, visual feedback from background surfaces and vehicles in the combat environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Stuart Charles Segall
  • Publication number: 20140370466
    Abstract: The present invention describes a weapon firing simulator comprising a laser transmitter arranged to emit a light beam triggered by a simulated firing, wherein the laser transmitter has sweeping means arranged for sweeping the emitted light beam typically around the simulated projectile or missile, the laser transmitter has modifying means arranged for modifying the emitted light beam to contain information, for transmission of a simulated engagement coordinate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: SAAB AB
    Inventor: Alf Axerud
  • Patent number: 8911235
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: TriggerMaster, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcom Baxter
  • Publication number: 20140349254
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a transmitter unit having at least one infrared (IR) transmitter, a target screen, a plurality of photodiode sensors disposed in a spaced apart relationship about the target screen, and receiver circuitry connecting the photodiode sensors together. The transmitter unit continuously emits an IR signal, which is detected by the photodiode sensors. The receiver circuitry then triangulate the position of the transmitter unit by calculating the differential distances between each of the photodiode sensors and the transmitter unit. The receiver circuitry is able to dynamically update the position of the transmitter unit because the transmitter unit continuously emits an IR signal. The transmitter unit is able to simulate a “shot” in a number of different ways, including updating the packet update rate or altering the data packet preamble. No return signal is necessary for the transmitter unit to confirm the “shot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew Lohbihler
  • Patent number: 8894412
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Virtra Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Malin, Ian F. Webb, Matthew D. Burlend, Christopher M. Savarese
  • Publication number: 20140335479
    Abstract: A system and method for marksmanship training comprises a screen, a computer having a processor and a memory connected to the processor and adjacent the screen, a set of modified video images stored in the memory, a set of projectors for projecting the set of modified video images onto the screen, connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, the set of modified video images including a moving clay target image and a phantom clay target image adjacent the moving clay target image at a lead distance from the moving clay target image, a camera connected to the computer and adjacent the screen, a weapon adjacent the screen, and a laser operatively mounted in the weapon. The phantom clay target image has a contrast level range from a fully opaque image to a fully transparent image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: SHOOTING SIMULATOR, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Northrup, Robert P. Northrup, Peter F. Blakeley