NETWORKED BATTLE SYSTEM WITH HEADS UP DISPLAY
A networked battle system includes a communication network, a first rifle and a sensor pack attached to the rifle that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope. The system also includes a communication element coupled to the rifle allowing the sensor pack to provide sensor information to the communication network, 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 and a heads up display unit at least in operative communication with the communication network and the communication element and that displays the updated battle plan to a user.
1 . A networked battle system comprising:
a communication network;
a first rifle;
a sensor pack attached to the rifle 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;
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; and
a heads up display unit at least in operative communication with the communication network and the communication element and that displays the updated battle plan to a user.
2 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , further comprising:
wherein the battle management system provides the updated battle plan to the heads up display 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 and a bearing line pointing in a direction the first rifle is pointing.
4 . The networked battle system of claim 1 , wherein the first rifle further includes a personal data assistant (PDA) disposed in the accessory holding device in operative communication with the sensor pack.
5 . The networked battle system of claim 4 , wherein the PDA 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 heads up display unit.
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.