TARGET SYSTEM TRANSMITTING FEEDBACK TO SHOOTER

摘要

An active target has a target face that is backlit by LEDs, where a detection layer behind the target face detects a new projectile hole in the target, such as from a gun or an arrow. The detection layer may be formed of one or more resistive layers, and the detected increase in resistance due to a new projectile hole being created is sensed and correlated to an XY position of the hole. The location of the new hole is transmitted via an RF signal to the shooter's portable device, such as a smartphone, and the shooter sees the location of the hit relative to the target face in real time. The LEDs may be dynamically controlled. The target is disposable and is supported by a support base containing the control electronics and transmitter.

主权项

1. A target system comprising:
a target face viewable by a shooter, where the shooter launches a projectile at the target face to form a projectile hole in the target face; at least one resistive layer behind the target face, wherein the projectile hole increases a resistance of the at least one resistive layer; a controller detecting a first signal corresponding to the increase in resistance of the at least one resistive layer due to the projectile hole; and a transmitter for transmitting information to a receiving device to provide the shooter feedback regarding the projectile hole.