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7,532,542: System and method for improving the efficiency of an acoustic sensor

• Type: US
• Application Number: 11/040823
• Publication Date: May 12 2009
• Filing Date: Jan 21 2005
• 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.

• More Information: USPTO record