PORTABLE, WIRELESS ELECTRONIC TARGET DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Disclosed are targets devices and method of using the target devices for electronically determining the location of projectile impacts on the surface of a target. The impact location is determined in a number of ways, including by use of a plurality of accelerometers or piezo-vibration sensors to determine the impact area and transmit data relating to the impact to a remote receiver for real-time presentation to the shooter. The method enables the shooting position to be determined by means of relatively economical electronic systems and the shooting target is portable such that the shooter may bring the target to a plurality of firing ranges and locations to convey the same real-time reporting and benefits to the shooter. The shooting target may be set-up on a standard target stand to wirelessly relay shot impact information to a portable personal computing device to present real-time virtual impact data to the shooter. This data can then be stored and categorized given user-selected inputs and shared with other shooters in an online forum.

主权项

1. A target scoring device comprising:
a frame having two or more base members, a support member and a locking mechanism about which the two or more base members and the support member rotate through a range of 180°; a securement device which secures the frame in a configuration where the support member and the two or more base members are secured in an angular orientation from 0 to 180°; an impenetrable target plate having a front surface, rear surface and side surface affixed to the support member on the rear surface; a cross-member; two or more shockwave sensors adjacent the rear surface of the target plate, wherein the two or more shockwave sensors detect a vibration signature from a propagation of a shockwave from a projectile strike on the front surface of the impenetrable target plate; and a power source.