Abstract

This apparatus offers multiple training scenarios which designates the targets to be hit and evaluates response. The apparatus assists in the evaluation and training of a shooter using multiple scenarios, detection of target strikes, timing, accuracy, and threat assessment. The system may be used with unmodified weapons and may not require attachments to weapon or shooter. The light source(s) in this apparatus may include visible lasers, focused light emitters, video or image projectors. The shooter may use live ammunition, and the weapon may be fired and operated independently of the control system. Hit detection on the targets may use vibration, accelerometer, acoustic, optical or thermal sensors that respond to projectile strikes on the designated target(s). If the specific location of the strike on the target is desired, nested targets and multiple sensor triangulation calculations may be used. This system designates which targets to shoot, when to fire, and evaluates the results.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/02 - Photo-electric hit-detector systems
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• F41J 5/044 - Targets having two or more electrically- conductive layers for short-circuiting by penetrating projectiles
• F41J 5/056 - Switch actuation by hit-generated mechanical vibration of the target body, e.g. using shock or vibration transducers
• F41J 5/10 - Cinematographic hit-indicating systems
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• F41J 9/14 - Cinematographic targets, e.g. moving-picture targets