SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATED FIREARMS TRAINING

摘要

A simulated firearm comprises an integrated camera that is disposed within the firearm where the barrel of a standard firearm would normally be. The camera is used to capture video and still images of one or more training exercises, with simulated “hits” being superimposed on a video stream or still photographic image of the training exercise, as captured by camera. This allows the trainee to replay the video stream and/or view and analyze the placement of the “hits” on the target, thereby enhancing the overall training paradigm. Also disclosed is a method of using a simulated firearm where certain video or still images of the training scenario are captured for later review and analysis. The video and still images can be captured automatically based on the activation of the trigger mechanism on the simulated firearm or in a manual fashion by the trainee or an instructor providing the training scenario.

主权项

1. A simulated firearm comprising:
a housing in the shape of a functioning firearm, the housing comprising a trigger; and a camera mounted inside the housing, the camera being positioned in a location approximating a muzzle location of the functioning firearm, the camera being communicatively coupled to the trigger.