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Target reporting system
Assignee: Coyote Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1990-08-01
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Granted: 1992-03-10
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Expires: 2010-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A target reporting system utilizes a flexible target sheet having a target image thereon. Preferably, the sheet is positioned in a substantially planar configuration. A plurality of sensors affixed to the target sheet are arranged for detecting vibrations at selected locations on the sheet. In response thereto, a processor determines the location of a bullet strike (or other vibration-causing impact). A reporting element converts the calculated location to an absolute or relative position and reports it in a human voice-like signal to the target shooter.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Botarelli
- 👤 Richard G. Cease
- 👤 Gary L. Vaughn
- 👤 Ronald L. Roush
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-05 01:54
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J5/00; F41J5/04; F41J5/056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A. target reporting system comprising A. a flexible target sheet, wherein said target sheet comprises a non-woven web of substantially randomly directed, interbonded microfibers, B. a plurality of sensor means affixed to said sheet, each for detecting vibration at an associated location on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative thereof, C. processor means connected with said sensor means for determining from the vibration-representative signals generated by said plurality of sensor means a location of a vibration-causing impact on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative of that location, and D. means coupled with said processing means for reporting said location-representative signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A. target reporting system comprising A. a flexible target sheet, wherein said target sheet comprises a non-woven web of substantially randomly directed, interbonded microfibers, B. a plurality of sensor means affixed to said sheet, each for detecting vibration at an associated location on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative thereof, C. processor means connected with said sensor means for determining from the vibration-representative signals generated by said plurality of sensor means a location of a vibration-causing impact on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative of that location, and D. means coupled with said processing means for reporting said location-representative signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A target reporting system according to claim 1 wherein said target sheet comprises a non-woven web of substantially randomly directed, interbonded microfibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A target reporting system according to claim 2 wherein said microfibers comprise polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A target reporting system according to claim 3 wherein said microfibers comprise high density polyethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A target reporting system according to claim 1 wherein said sensor means comprise piezoelectric sensors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A target reporting system according to claim 1 wherein said reporting means includes means for generating a voice signal indicative of said location-representative signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A target reporting system according to claim 6 wherein said reporting means includes means transmitter means for transmitting said location-representative signal to a remote location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A target reporting system according to claim 1 wherein said target sheet bears a target image.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A target reporting system according to claim 1 wherein said processor means includes a plurality of flip-flop means, each coupled with an associated one of said sensor means, for clocking the generation of said vibration-representative signal thereby.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
A target reporting system according to claim 9 wherein A. said flip-flop means are arranged so that a flip-flop means associated with a first of said sensor means to detect vibrations associated with a vibration-causing impact clocks a reference time and said flip-flop means associated with said other sensor means clock difference times and B. said processor means includes means for determining said location from said reference and difference times.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
150 words
A target reporting system including A. a flexible, substantially planar target sheet having a vibration-propagating anisotropy oriented along a first axis, B. sensor means for detecting vibration at three discrete points along a line disposed on the plane of said target sheet, said sensor means comprising piezoelectric cells adhesively affixed to said target sheet along said line, said line being angularly offset with respect to said first axis, C. processor means connected with said sensor means for determining from the vibration-representative signals generated by said plurality of sensor means a location of a vibration-causing impact on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative of that location, and D. means coupled with said processing means for reporting said location-representative signal, said reporting means includes means for generating a voice signal indicative of said location-representative signal and further including transmitter means for transmitting said location-representative signal to a remote location.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
150 words
A target reporting system including A. a flexible, substantially planar target sheet having a vibration-propagating anisotropy oriented along a first axis, B. sensor means for detecting vibration at three discrete points along a line disposed on the plane of said target sheet, said sensor means comprising piezoelectric cells adhesively affixed to said target sheet along said line, said line being angularly offset with respect to said first axis, C. processor means connected with said sensor means for determining from the vibration-representative signals generated by said plurality of sensor means a location of a vibration-causing impact on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative of that location, and D. means coupled with said processing means for reporting said location-representative signal, said reporting means includes means for generating a voice signal indicative of said location-representative signal and further including transmitter means for transmitting said location-representative signal to a remote location.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
105 words
A target reporting system comprising A. a flexible target sheet, wherein said target sheet has a vibration-propagating anisotropy oriented along a first axis. B. a plurality of sensor means affixed to said sheet, each for detecting vibration at an associated location on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative thereof, C. processor means connected with said sensor means for determining from the vibration-representative signals generated by said plurality of sensor means a location of a vibration-causing impact on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative of that location, and D. means coupled with said processing means for reporting said location-representative signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
105 words
A target reporting system comprising A. a flexible target sheet, wherein said target sheet has a vibration-propagating anisotropy oriented along a first axis. B. a plurality of sensor means affixed to said sheet, each for detecting vibration at an associated location on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative thereof, C. processor means connected with said sensor means for determining from the vibration-representative signals generated by said plurality of sensor means a location of a vibration-causing impact on said target sheet and for generating a signal representative of that location, and D. means coupled with said processing means for reporting said location-representative signal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A target reporting system according to claim 12 wherein said plurality of sensor means are arranged for detecting vibration at discrete points substantially along a line in the plane of said target sheet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A target reporting system according to claim 13 wherein said line is angularly offset with respect to said first axis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
A target reporting system according to claim 14 wherein said plurality of sensor means are arranged for detecting vibration at three discrete points along said line.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A target reporting system according to claim 12 wherein said sensor means comprise piezoelectric sensors.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A target reporting system according to claim 12 wherein said reporting means includes means for generating a voice signal indicative of said location-representative signal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
A target reporting system according to claim 17 wherein said reporting means includes means transmitter means for transmitting said location-representative signal to a remote location.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
A target reporting system according to claim 12 wherein said target sheet bears a target image.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
A target reporting system according to claim 12 wherein said processor means includes a plurality of flip-flop means, each coupled with an associated one of said sensor means, for clocking the generation of said vibration-representative signal thereby.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
70 words
A target reporting system according to claim 20 wherein: A. said flip-flop means are arranged so that a flip-flop means associated with a first of said sensor means to detect vibrations associated with a vibration-causing impact clocks a reference time and said flip-flop means associated with said other sensor means clock difference times and B. said processor means includes means for determining said location from said reference and difference times.
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