Voice command weapons launching system

Details Voice command weapons launching system Voice command weapons launching system

1982-08-26

1984-09-18

Jordan, Charles T.

Ordnance

Muzzle loading

244 313, F41H 1300, F41G 726

Patent

active

044716834

ABSTRACT:
A voice-controlled weapons launching system for use by a pilot of an aircraft against a plurality of simultaneously appearing (i.e., existing) targets, such as two or more aggressor aircraft (or tanks, or the like) attacking the sole defender aircraft. The system includes, in combination, a voice controlled input device linked to and controlling a computer; apparatus (such as a television camera, receiver, and display), linked to and actuated by the computer by a voice command from the pilot, for acquiring and displaying an image of the multi-target area; a laser, linked to and actuated by the computer by a voice command from the pilot to point to (and to lock on to) any one of the plurality of targets, with the laser emitting a beam toward the designated (i.e., selected) target; and a plurality of laser beam-rider missiles, with a different missile being launched toward and attacking each different designated target by riding the laser beam to that target. Unlike the prior art, the system allows the pilot to use his hands full-time to fly and to control the aircraft, while also permitting him to launch each different missile in rapid sequence by giving a two-word spoken command after he has visually selected each target of the plurality of targets, thereby making it possible for the pilot of a single defender aircraft to prevail against the plurality of simultaneously attacking aircraft, or tanks, or the like.

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Smead, Frank W., "Voice-Actuated Avionics"; Astronautics & Aeronautics; Oct. 1983, pp. 55-57, 63.
"Working on Tomorrow Today . . . Voice Controlled Input Device Reduces Operator Workload", Ray Abraczinskas, Lear Seigler Instruments Log, Jun. '80.

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