DESC:4. DESCRIPTION

Technical Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of live fire practicing systems. More particularly, it relates to an intelligent and smart return fire system used in dry firing practice.

Background of the Invention

Weapons ranges provide environments in which users can be trained with the use of weapons. At such weapons ranges, trainees get trained with conventional firearms, such as pistols and rifles, or may use a variety of alternative weapons, such as bows and arrows.

Regardless of the type of weapon used, weapons range typically includes a participation zone in which the participants or the trainees are positioned. The participant then projects projectiles from the participation zone toward a target. For example, a trainee may fire a pistol from a shooting location toward a bull's-eye paper target. Similarly, a participant may fire arrows from a shooting location toward a pin cushion-type target.

To improve the realism of the weapons familiarization process and to provide a more “lifelike' experience, a variety of approaches have been suggested to make the weapons range more realistic.

In attempts to present a more realistic scenario to the trainee to provide an interactive and immersive experience, some weapons ranges have replaced such fixed targets with animated video images, typically projected on to a display screen. The animated images present moving targets and/or simulated return threats toward which the participant fires.

Brief Summary of the Invention
According to an aspect of the present invention, an intelligent smart return fire system for dry firing practice is disclosed. The system comprises, a master central controller, a projector, a live capturing device to capture movements of trainees.

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the master central controller connected to the projector, a mockup weapon (not shown) adapted for use by the fireman, wherein the weapon being amiable toward the projector screen.

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the weapon includes an electronically actuated projectile emitter (laser).

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the system being operative to emit simulated return fire toward the trainees on receipt of a return fire signal.

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, a wearable indicator adapted to be worn by the trainees as a jacket, armor, etc., wherein the indicator comprises a human position sensor aligned to detect the trainees within an exposed detecting portion (x-y) of the capturing device.

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the indicators connected wirelessly to the master central controller, and runs with a battery.

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the indicators comprise of multiple feedbacks like a vibrator, an LED, and a buzzer to notify the trainees about the return fire that is striking back at them.

In accordance with the aspect of the present invention, the mockup weapon comprises of a projectile counter adapted to be communicated with the master central controller, wherein the projectile counter counts the number of projectiles being fired by the trainees in a session of his practice.

Brief description of the drawings

Referring particularly to the drawings to illustrate the invention and it presently understood best mode only:

Fig. 1 illustrates an intelligent smart return fire system for dry firing practice in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention

The present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Technologies are being developed to support defense and civilian security forces. Specific training areas addressed by these technologies can include, but not limited to, small arm firing training, situation based decision making skills, driving training, and convoy protection skills training. Although the exemplary embodiments described below addresses the software and hardware technologies as they exist today in the context of military and law enforcement training systems, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art that such system can be readily adapted for alternative use contexts, such as, without limitation video games, civilian weapon training and the like. The technology building blocks explained in the exemplary embodiments can be enhanced, combined and configured in various ways as a solution to various sets of training needs.

Referring to fig 1, an intelligent smart return fire system for dry firing practice, wherein the system comprises of a master central controller (11), a projector (6), and a live capturing device (2) to capture movements of trainees (8).

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the master central controller (11) is connected to the projector (6).A mockup weapon (not shown) adapted for use by the trainee (8), wherein the weapon being amiable toward the projector screen (4).

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mockup weapon includes an electronically actuated projectile emitter, which includes a laser module respectively for emitting a continuous laser beam, or a pulse of laser (indicated by dotted lines) onto the simulated targets respectively.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a computer implemented system being configured to process the laser impact points relative to projected simulated targets to generate impact co-ordinates which are then transmitted to the projection system via the master control unit for display.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the computer further being enabled to generate the simulated targets to be projected on the projection surface (4), calibrate the projection (6) system and each of the trainees (8), compute a grouping value from the projected impact coordinates, assess and analyze the grouping value to evaluate performance of a trainee, and generate a performance report using conventional printing means like a laser printer.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the firearm simulation system further includes a recoil generation retrofitted on each of the trainees for providing simulated recoil effects while firing. By the way of an example the recoil generation may be in the form of a magazine. The simulated recoil effects preferably include a vibration, a shock and a sound.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system being operative to emit simulated return fire toward the trainees (8) on receipt of a return fire signal.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a wearable indicator (10) adapted to be worn by the trainees as a jacket, armor, etc., wherein the indicator comprises a human position sensor aligned to detect the trainees within an exposed detecting portion (x-y) of the capturing device (2).

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the indicators (10) are connected wirelessly to the master central controller (11), and runs with a battery.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the indicators (10) comprise of multiple feedbacks like a vibrator, an LED, and a buzzer to notify the trainees about the return fire striking back.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mockup weapon comprises of a projectile counter adapted to be communicated with the master central controller (11), wherein the projectile counter counts the number of projectiles being fired by the trainees in a session of his practice.

In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein each of the trigger detection unit further includes a wireless module for establishing a wireless communication link with the aimer sensing unit via a master control unit.

The system is preferably scalable to have a wired communication including one or more lane units to simultaneously interoperate with the simulation, allowing one or more trainees to practice tactics, techniques and procedures individually and as a team. Further the system can also be scaled to have a wireless communication or a hybrid including both wired and wireless communication.

In particular, all combinations of claimed subject matter appearing at the end of this disclosure are contemplated as being part of the inventive subject matter disclosed herein. It should also be appreciated that terminology explicitly employed herein that also may appear in any disclosure incorporated by reference should be accorded a meaning most consistent with the particular concepts disclosed herein.
,CLAIMS:5. CLAIMS
I/We claim
1. An intelligent smart return fire system for dry firing practice, wherein the system comprises of:
a master central controller (11), a projector (6), a live capturing device (2) to capture movements of a trainees (8);
the master central controller (11) connected to the projector (6), a mockup weapon (not shown) adapted for use by the fireman (8), wherein the weapon being amiable toward the projector screen (4);
the weapon includes an electronically actuated projectile emitter (laser) (not shown);
the system being operative to emit simulated return fire toward the trainees (8) on receipt of a return fire signal;
Characterized in that
a wearable indicator (10) adapted to be worn by the trainees as a jacket, armor, etc., wherein the indicator comprises a human position sensor aligned to detect the trainees within an exposed detecting portion (x-y) of the capturing device (2);
the indicators (10) connected wirelessly to the master central controller (11), and runs with a battery;
the indicators (10) comprise of multiple feedbacks like a vibrator, an LED, and a buzzer to notify the trainees about the return fire striking back.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, the mockup weapon comprises of a projectile counter adapted to be communicated with the master central controller (11), wherein the projectile counter counts the number of projectiles being fired by the trainees in a session of his practice.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises of wired communication including one or more lane units to simultaneously interoperate with the simulation, allowing one or more trainees to practice tactics, techniques and procedures individually and as a team.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises of a wireless communication capability or a hybrid communication capability including both wired and wireless communications.

6. DATE AND SIGNATURE

Dated this 29th day of January 2021

Applicant Signature

(Mr. Srinivas Maddipati)
Authorized Signatory
For., Zen Technologies Ltd