CPC F41A 19/64 (2013.01) [G06N 20/00 (2019.01); G01S 7/41 (2013.01); G01S 7/4802 (2013.01); G06V 20/10 (2022.01)] | 21 Claims |
1. A firearm that automatically controls the release of bullets, comprising:
one or more sensors that are configured to obtain real-time image data of the view in front of the firearm;
a computer that is configured to identify legitimate targets in the real-time image data, without user intervention;
a trigger sensor that is configured to directly or indirectly determine if the trigger is engaged;
wherein while the trigger is engaged, the firearm is configured to continuously acquire real-time sensor data to serve as real-time image data, identify legitimate targets within the real-time image data and automatically release bullets toward the legitimate targets when the firearm predicts that at least one of the legitimate targets will be hit.
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21. A method of controlling the release of bullets from a firearm the firearm having a trigger, the method comprising:
determining if the trigger is engaged using a trigger sensor that directly or indirectly determines if the trigger is engaged;
as long as the trigger is engaged continuously acquiring with one or more sensors real-time image data of the view in front of the firearm;
automatically identifying with a computer, legitimate targets in the real-time image data, without user intervention;
automatically releasing bullets when the firearm predicts that at least one of the legitimate targets will be hit.
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