Title: System and method of detecting and analyzing a threat in a confined environment

Abstract

A system and method of detecting and analyzing a threat in a confined environment is disclosed. An audio board detects and analyzes audio signals which are then transmitted and analyzed to determine the location of a gunshot in a confined location and the type of firearm being shot.

Inventors:

Skorpik, James R.; Hughes, Michael S.; Gonzalez, Eric G.

Issue Date:

2020-08-11

Research Org.:

Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1735139

Patent Number(s):

10741038

Application Number:

16/374,635

Assignee:

Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

G - PHYSICS G08 - SIGNALLING G08B - SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS

H - ELECTRICITY H04 - ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE H04R - LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS

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G - PHYSICS G08 - SIGNALLING G08B - SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS

G08B25/009 - {Signalling of the alarm condition to a substation whose identity is signalled to a central station, e.g. relaying alarm signals in order to extend communication range}

H - ELECTRICITY H04 - ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE H04R - LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS

H04R2499/11 - Transducers incorporated or for use in hand-held devices, e.g. mobile phones, PDA's, camera's

G - PHYSICS G08 - SIGNALLING G08B - SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS

G08B29/185 - {Signal analysis techniques for reducing or preventing false alarms or for enhancing the reliability of the system}
G08B13/1672 - {using sonic detecting means, e.g. a microphone operating in the audio frequency range}

G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01S - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING

G01S5/18 - using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves

G - PHYSICS G08 - SIGNALLING G08B - SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS

G08B21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons

G - PHYSICS G10 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS G10L - SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS

G10L25/51 - for comparison or discrimination

H - ELECTRICITY H04 - ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE H04R - LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS

H04R3/005 - {for combining the signals of two or more microphones

G - PHYSICS G08 - SIGNALLING G08B - SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS

G08B7/064 - {indicating houses needing emergency help, e.g. with a flashing light or sound}

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DOE Contract Number:  

AC05-76RL01830

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 04/03/2019

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English