System and method for improving the efficiency of an acoustic sensor
US7532542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/1672
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a system for identifying and locating an acoustic event. In a preferred embodiment a gunshot detection sensor includes an audio sensor which detects gunshots in combination with a GPS engine which provides location and timing in conjunction with a host system. This allows an acoustic sensing weapon locator which is integrated for size and portability. The inventive mobile military gunshot detector requires a battery or fuel cell at its heart to operate. By managing the power consumption, batteries can be down-sized and the time between changes or recharges can be dramatically extended allowing soldiers to carry less weight and transport fewer replacement batteries into a hostile environment.
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