Abstract

Circuitry for use in connection with a conductive target may include an interface, a conductive target zone, a plurality of conductive lead lines electrically connecting the interface to the at least one conductive target zone, and at least one processor. The at least one processor may detect via the interface, a first electrical signal representing severance of a portion of the conductive target zone by a projectile hit within the at least one conductive target zone; detect via the interface a second electrical signal, different from the first electrical signal, wherein the second electrical signal represents severance of one of the plurality of lead lines by a projectile hit on the one of the plurality of lead lines; trigger an indicator of a target hit in response to the first electrical signal; and prevent triggering of the target hit indicator in response to the second electrical signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/048 - Targets having two or more electrically- conductive layers for short-circuiting by penetrating projectiles one of the layers being in the form of discrete target sections
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systemsDetecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and apparatus for use of electronic targets. The electronic targets may include circuitry that can measure hits on the target. Disclosed concepts include redundant lead lines to target areas, variations in resistance between target regions and leads, circuitry to detect differences between lead line and target hits, software for limiting shots based on number of circuitry hits, non-symmetrical hole patterns in targets for clip attachment, a remote server for shooters to monitor each other's performance, and GPS identification of shot location.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systemsDetecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches

Abstract

A shooting target assembly includes a substrate and first and second patterns. The first pattern is disposed on a first section of the substrate and includes a first conductive ink having a first electrical conductivity. The second pattern is disposed on a second section of the substrate and includes a second conductive ink having a second electrical conductivity, different from the first electrical conductivity.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/048 - Targets having two or more electrically- conductive layers for short-circuiting by penetrating projectiles one of the layers being in the form of discrete target sections
• F41J 5/052 - Targets comprising a plurality of electric contacts, each corresponding to a discrete target section and being actuated by the movement thereof
• G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
• G01R 19/12 - Measuring rate of change
• C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks

Goods & Services

Downloadable mobile applications for use in the field of target shooting Target games; firearm targets