JPH04193A - Sighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To detect what target and where is a target without operator's operation of a sighting unit by automatically detecting the target by an automatic target detector, and displaying whether the target detected by the detector is true or not or what kind of target is on a display by an automatic identification by means of a high resolution camera and an automatic target identifier. CONSTITUTION:An automatic target detector 4 automatically detects a target from an image photographed by a wide warning camera 1. The detected target direction is photographed by a high resolution camera 5, and the target is automatically identified from the image photographed by the camera 5 by an automatic identifier 6. Target information identified by the identifier 6 is combined with the image of the camera 1 by a signal processor 7, and the combination of the image of the camera 1 with the information is displayed on a display 2. Thus, the operator is not required to identify the target by a sighting unit 3.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to, for example, a sighting device for a tank.

[Prior Art] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional aiming device. In Fig. 9, m is a wide area warning imager, (2) is a display, and (3) is an aiming device for the operator to aim at a target. be.

Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the wide-area security image carrier (1). In Fig. 1, (10) is a wide-angle lens, (Ill is a camera, and outputs the captured image as an image signal. (1)
21 is a servo mount that changes the imaging direction of the camera (11); (131 is a controller that controls the servo mount (12) and outputs the imaging direction.

The conventional aiming device is configured as described above, and the image captured by the wide-area surveillance imager (1) is displayed on the display (2). The aiming tool (3) is facing the aiming tool (3).
It used this method to identify whether a target-like object was a target or not, and if it was a target, it aimed at it.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional aiming device as described above, the operator identifies and aims at the target using the aiming device (3), which places a heavy burden on the operator. In this case, after aiming and attacking the first target, to aim and attack the second target, use the aiming tool (3) to select from among the target-like objects on the screen shown on the display (2). The problem was that it took a lot of time to find a goal.

This invention was made in order to solve this problem, and the purpose is to obtain an aiming device that can detect what kind of target is located and where it is without the operator operating the aiming device (3). do.

In addition to the above object, another object of the present invention is to obtain an aiming device that can determine the threat of a target and inform an operator of the priority of attack.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The aiming device according to the present invention includes an automatic target detector that automatically detects a target from an image captured by a wide-area seven commandment imager, and an automatic target detector that captures an image of the target direction detected by the automatic target detector. an automatic target discriminator that automatically identifies a target from an image captured by the high-resolution image capture device; and a signal that combines information from the automatic target discriminator with the image captured by the automatic target detector. It is equipped with a processing device.

Further, there is an aiming device according to another invention of the present invention.

In addition to the above means, an automatic range finder is provided which automatically measures the distance to the target identified by the automatic target identifier.

Further, there is an aiming device according to another invention of the present invention.

In addition to the above means, a target threat determiner is provided which determines the degree of threat of the target from information on the target measured by the automatic target identifier and the automatic range finder and prioritizes attacks on a plurality of targets.

[Operation] In this invention, the automatic target detector automatically detects a target, and the high-resolution imager and automatic target discriminator determine whether the target detected by the automatic target detector is really a target or what kind of target it is. Automatic identification.

Display that information on the display.

Further, in another aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned effects, the distance to the target is automatically measured using an automatic range finder, and the result is displayed on the display.

Further, in another aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned effects, a target threat determiner assigns attack priorities to a plurality of targets, and the attack priorities are displayed on a display.

[Example] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the present invention, in which (1) to (3)
) are completely the same as the above-mentioned conventional device or a corresponding part. (4) is a wide-area warning imager (an automatic target detector that automatically detects the target from the captured image of 11; (5) is a high-resolution imager that images the target direction detected by the automatic target detector (4); (6) is an automatic target identifier that automatically identifies the target from the image captured by the high-resolution imager (5), and (7) is an automatic target identifier (6) that automatically identifies the target from the image captured by the wide-area warning imager (1). This is a signal processor that synthesizes target information identified by

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the automatic target detector (4), in which f14) detects a target from the image taken by the wide area warning imager fl), calculates the position of the target in the image, and It is a target detection image processor that outputs a signal,
Reference numeral 151 denotes a target direction calculator which calculates the direction of the target from the position of the target in the image calculated by the wide area warning imager (1) and the imaging direction output from the controller of the wide area warning imager (1).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the high-resolution imager (5), in which (16) is a telephoto lens, (17) is a camera, and outputs the captured image as an image signal. (18) is a servo mount that changes the imaging direction of the camera (17).

(19) is a controller that controls the servo mount (18) and outputs the imaging direction; (201 is an automatic target identifier (
This target indicator receives the identification completion signal of step 6) and instructs which of the targets detected by the automatic target detector (4) is to be imaged.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the automatic target identifier (6), in which (21) is a database, and (22) is an image captured by the high-resolution imager (5) and information in the database (21). A target identification image processor that performs target identification.

(23) calculates the target direction, identification results, etc. from the information of the target identification image processor (22), automatic target detector (4), etc., outputs it as target information, and sends an identification process completion signal to the target indicator (20). ) is a target information calculator that outputs to

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the signal processor (7),
(24) is a character generator that generates a character according to target information from target information, and (25) is a character generator that combines the character generated by this character generator (24) with the image captured by the wide area warning imager (11). This is an image synthesizer that outputs a video signal.

In the aiming device configured as described above.

The automatic target detector (4) automatically detects a target from the image taken by the wide-area warning imager (fl), and the high-resolution imager (5) images the detected target direction. 5)
An automatic target discriminator (6) automatically identifies the target from the captured image. Then, the signal processor (7) transmits the target information identified by the automatic target identifier (6) to the wide area warning imager (fl).
Since the target information is combined with the image carried by the wide-area surveillance imager (1), the display (2) displays an image in which the target information is combined with the image taken by the wide-area surveillance imager (1). Therefore, the operator can see where and what kind of target is present by looking at the display (2), so there is no need to identify the target using a sighting device, which reduces the burden on the operator, and at the same time allows him to aim and attack the first target. Since it automatically detects and identifies other targets while it is in the air, the time it takes to attack the second target is very short.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an embodiment of another invention of the present invention.
1) to (7) show parts that are exactly the same as or corresponding to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 above.

(8) is an automatic range finder that automatically measures the distance to the target identified by the automatic target identifier (6).

Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of this automatic range finder.
(26) is a laser transmitter, (271 is a laser receiver).

(28) is this laser transmission! f26) and a laser receiver (27) and a distance measurement controller that outputs distance measurement data; f291 is a servo mount that changes the direction of the laser transmitter (26) and laser receiver (27); (301)
controls this servo mount (29) and controls the automatic target discriminator (6).
) directs the laser transmitter (26) and laser receiver (27) to the target direction outputted by
This is a controller that gives distance measurement commands to the

In the aiming device configured as described above.

In addition to what was described in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, since target distance information is displayed on the display, the operator can judge the threat level of multiple targets more accurately than when no distance information is available, and can prevent attacks. You can prioritize more accurately.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an embodiment of another invention of the present invention.
1) to (8) show parts that are exactly the same as or corresponding to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2 above.

(9) is a target threat determiner which determines the degree of threat of a target from the target information measured by the automatic target identifier (6) and the automatic range finder (8) and prioritizes attacks on multiple targets.

In the aiming device configured as described above.

In addition to what has been described in the embodiment of FIG. 1 and the embodiment of FIG. 6, the attack priority of the target is displayed on the display, so the operator does not have to judge the attack priority, and the attack time for multiple targets is reduced. is even shorter.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention includes an automatic target detector that automatically detects a target from an image captured by a wide area warning imager, and a high-resolution image pickup that captures an image of the target direction detected by the automatic target detector. an automatic target discriminator that automatically identifies a target from an image captured by the high-resolution image pickup device; and a signal processor that synthesizes information from the automatic target discriminator with the image captured by the automatic target detector.

By providing a display that displays the image signal output from the signal processor, the operator no longer needs to identify the target using an aiming device, reducing the burden on the operator. Since other targets are automatically detected and identified, the time required to attack the second target is greatly reduced.

Moreover, another invention of this invention is in addition to the above-mentioned effect.

By providing an automatic range finder that automatically measures the distance to the target identified by the automatic target identifier, the target distance information can be displayed on the display.

This has the effect that operators can judge the threat level of multiple targets more accurately than when there is no distance information, and can prioritize attacks more accurately.

Moreover, another invention of this invention is in addition to the above-mentioned effect.

By providing a target threat evaluator that determines the threat level of the target from the target information measured by the automatic target identifier and automatic range finder and prioritizes the attack of multiple targets, the attack priority of the target can be displayed on the display. Since the information is displayed, the operator does not have to judge the order of attack priority, which has the effect of further shortening the attack time for multiple targets.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an automatic target detector, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a high-resolution imager, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an automatic target discriminator, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a signal processor, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an embodiment of another invention of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an automatic range finder, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an embodiment of another invention of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a conventional aiming device, and FIG. 1O is a diagram showing a wide area warning imaging device. It is a figure showing an example of a structure in a container. In the figure, (1) is a wide area warning imager, (2) is a display, (3) is an aiming device, (4) is an automatic target detector, (
5) is a high-resolution image carrier, (6) is an automatic target identifier, and (7) is a high-resolution image carrier.
is a signal processor, (8) is an automatic range finder, and (9) is a target threat determiner. Note that the same line numbers in Figure 9 indicate the same or corresponding parts. Figure 1

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A wide area warning imager that images a wide area, an automatic target detector that automatically detects a target from the image captured by the wide area warning imager, and a high resolution imager that images the target direction detected by the automatic target detector. an imager, an automatic target identifier that automatically identifies a target from an image captured by the high-resolution imager, and a signal processor that combines information from the automatic target identifier with the image captured by the automatic target detector; An aiming device comprising: a display for displaying an image signal output from the signal processor; and an aiming tool for an operator to aim at a target. (2) A wide-area warning imager that images a wide area, an automatic target detector that automatically detects a target from the image captured by the wide-area warning imager, and a high-resolution imager that images the target direction detected by the automatic target detector. an imager, an automatic target identifier that automatically identifies a target from an image captured by the high-resolution imager, and a signal processor that combines information from the automatic target identifier with the image captured by the automatic target detector; A display for displaying the image signal output from the signal processor, an aiming device for an operator to aim at a target, and an automatic range finder for automatically measuring the distance to the target being imaged by the automatic target identifier. A sighting device characterized by being equipped with. (3) A wide-area warning imager that images a wide area, an automatic target detector that automatically detects a target from the image captured by the wide-area warning imager, and a high-resolution imager that images the target direction detected by the automatic target detector. an imager, an automatic target identifier that automatically identifies a target from an image captured by the high-resolution imager, and a signal processor that combines information from the automatic target identifier with the image captured by the automatic target detector; a display that displays the image signal output from the signal processor; an aiming tool for an operator to aim at a target; and an automatic range finder that automatically measures the distance to the target being imaged by the automatic target identifier; A targeting device comprising: a target threat determiner that determines the degree of threat of a target from information on the target measured by the automatic target identifier and the automatic range finder and prioritizes attacks on multiple targets.