Sensor pack for firearm
A networked battle system includes a communication network, a first rifle, and an accessory holding device coupled to the first rifle. The system further includes a sensor pack attached to the accessory holding device that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope, a communication element coupled to the rifle allowing the sensor pack to provide sensor information to the communication network and a battle management system in communication with the first rifle through the communication network that receives the sensor information from the sensor pack updates a battle plan based on the sensor information to form an updated battle plan.
1 . A networked battle system comprising:
a communication network;
a first rifle;
an accessory holding device coupled to the first rifle;
a sensor pack attached to the accessory holding device that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope;
a communication element coupled to the rifle allowing the sensor pack to provide sensor information to the communication network; and
a battle management system in communication with the first rifle through the communication network that receives the sensor information from the sensor pack updates a battle plan based on the sensor information to form an updated battle plan.
2 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a battlefield device including a display device attached thereto;
wherein the battle management system provides the updated battle plan to the display device through the communication network.
3 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , wherein the updated battle plan is a map that includes an indication of a location of a target.
4 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , wherein the first rifle further includes a display device disposed in the accessory holding device in operative communication with the sensor pack.
5 . The networked battle system of claim 4 , wherein the display device includes the communication element and receives the sensor information from the sensor pack and provides it to the communication network.
6 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , wherein the communication network is a wireless local area network (WLAN).
7 . The networked battle system of claim 2 , wherein the battlefield device includes a microprocessor that receives the updated battle plan and provides it to the display device.
8 . The networked battle system of claim 2 , wherein the microprocessor is located in a grip of the battlefield device.
9 . The networked battle system of claim 7 , wherein the communication element is in communication with a radio device in communication with the communication network.
10 . The networked battle system of claim 9 , wherein the radio device is wirelessly coupled to the communication element.
11 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , wherein the communication element is in communication with a radio device in communication with the communication network.
12 . A rifle comprising:
a barrel;
at least one accessory carrier coupled to a portion of the rifle; and
a sensor pack coupled to the at least accessory carrier that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope.
13 . The rifle of claim 12 , further comprising:
a display device disposed in the accessory holding device in operative communication with the sensor pack.
14 . The rifle of claim 13 , wherein the display device includes a communication element that receives the sensor information from the sensor pack and provides it to a communication network.
15 . The rifle of claim 14 , wherein the communication element is in communication with a radio device in communication with the communication network.
16 . A firearm comprising:
a barrel;
at least one accessory carrier coupled to a portion of the firearm; and
a sensor pack coupled to the at least accessory carrier that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope.
17 . The firearm of claim 16 , further comprising:
a display device disposed in the accessory holding device in operative communication with the sensor pack.
18 . The firearm of claim 17 , wherein the display device includes a communication element that receives the sensor information from the sensor pack and provides it to a communication network.
19 . The firearm of claim 18 , wherein the communication element is in communication with a radio device in communication with the communication network.