US 12,656,084 B2 · Apparatus for an adaptive feedback system for enhancing ballistic accuracy

Abstract

The present variations disclose an apparatus or system configured to provide adaptive feedback for increasing ballistic accuracy in combat and high-precision situations. The apparatus utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze and predict the movement of a shooter's eyes and hands when firing a weapon while continually monitoring the movements of the firearm to improve accuracy. The apparatus also utilizes a haptic, visual, and auditory feedback mechanism that provides real-time guidance and feedback on projected shot landing to enhance situational awareness and accuracy in high-stress environments. The apparatus may also include an automatic firing mechanism that enables the system to take over firing when appropriate via a human-guided mechanism to further enhance safety and effectiveness.

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Dependent claims

A system for enhancing ballistic accuracy by providing adaptive feedback comprising:

a processor configured to host a machine learning algorithm;
a memory on which are stored machine-readable instructions comprising the machine learning algorithm;
at least one sensor comprising a camera configured to monitor a user's eye movements and a user's hand movements when firing a weapon;
a machine learning algorithm configured to analyze eye and hand movements, user posture, grip strength, muscle tension, body motion, and physiological state based on data received from the at least one sensor comprising the camera;
a feedback mechanism in operable communication with the machine learning algorithm and the at least one sensor, the feedback mechanism being configured to provide at least one haptic feedback via a motor and counterweight, auditory feedback via at least one audio speaker, or visual feedback via at least one light source to a user to indicate a need to adjust the user's eye movement or hand movement;
and
a firing mechanism configured to automatically fire a firearm based on the feedback provided by the feedback mechanism.

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A system for enhancing ballistic accuracy by providing adaptive feedback, comprising:

a processor configured to host a machine learning algorithm;
a memory on which are stored machine-readable instructions comprising the machine learning algorithm, the machine-readable instructions, when executed, perform the following:
monitoring a user's eye movements and a user's hand movements when firing a weapon via at least one sensor comprising a camera;
analyzing and predicting a user's eye movements and a user's hand movements, via a machine learning algorithm operably communicating with the at least one sensor, based on data received from the at least one sensor comprising the camera;
determining that user eye movement or hand movement needs to be adjusted, based on the machine learning algorithm;
and
providing at least one haptic feedback via a motor and counterweight, auditory feedback via at least one audio speaker, or visual feedback via at least one light source, the providing being performed via a feedback mechanism in operable communication with the machine learning algorithm to indicate the need to adjust user eye movement or hand movement;
and
automatically firing a firearm based on the feedback provided by the feedback mechanism via a firing mechanism.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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