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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7600462 | Dual elevation weapon station and method of use A gimbaled weapon system (GWS) implements methods for identifying and tracking a target. In one aspect, the sighting system of the GWS moves independently in elevation from the weapon cradle and tracks a target while the weapon cradle and attached weapon are maintai... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7409899 | Optical detection and location of gunfire Disclosed is an optical gunfire detection system comprising an image-capturing device operable for detecting light; a narrowband Fraunhofer line filter connected to the image-capturing device, and operable for partially restricting transmission of the light; a conve... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7219590 | Method for positioning a body along continuous-range inclination and rotation angles In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7168357 | Security monitoring and enforcement system A security monitoring and enforcement system is provided for monitoring and enforcing control in a secure environment, such as an aircraft. The system includes a security monitoring and enforcement unit (SMEU) having a visual surveillance system and an audio surveil... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7132928 | Threat detection system interface A threat detection system interface that provides translates threat diction information into a tactile signal for a user to indicate the direction and distance of an identified threat relative to an object. The threat detection system interface having applications f... | 11/07/2006 |
| 6269730 | Rapid aiming telepresent system The present invention provides a powered aiming platform for pointing devices such as firearms, illumination devices, or sensing instruments, remotely controlled by a hand-controller device, with video feedback of the aiming position and audio feedback of... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6097315 | Multi-indicator aviation pilot collision alert A collision alert system employs combined binaural acoustic effects combined with optical indicators to direct the attention of a person in a desired direction. The pilot utilizes normal delay and acoustic modification of high frequencies to determine rou... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5703321 | Device for locating artillery and sniper positions A device for locating artillery and sniper fire with a sensor and acoustically triggered marking means. An igniter is provided with the acoustic sensor and is adjustable in terms of frequency and/or pulse pattern. A remover preventer is provided and the c... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5587718 | Method for discovering and designating air targets An automatic apparatus and relevant method for discovering and designating air targets constituted by a transmitter assembly which can be associated with a radar and connected via radio with a portable receiver assembly. The portable receiver assembly is ... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5056411 | Course recommendation display A display system for command and control system for a vessel, the system including a visual display unit (VDU), and means for providing to the VDU signals for providing a display having coordinates of vessel heading and time, with areas of the display ind... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4967641 | Device to assist an operator with target acquisition in a weapons system A device assists in target acquisition by an operator in a weapon system comprising a target detection and locating system that delivers target-locating data, said device comprising means to synthesize stereophonic signals intended for the operator and me... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4848236 | Mine with indirect firing for attacking armoured vehicles A mine for use against armored vehicles has a mount with a base resting on the ground and an ammunition launching tube having a fixed elevation and carried by the base for rotation about a vertical axis. The base contains a system for detection and azimut... | 07/18/1989 |
