EP0855571A1 - Hilfe zum Räumen von Minen - Google Patents

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EP0855571A1
EP0855571A1 EP98400094A EP98400094A EP0855571A1 EP 0855571 A1 EP0855571 A1 EP 0855571A1 EP 98400094 A EP98400094 A EP 98400094A EP 98400094 A EP98400094 A EP 98400094A EP 0855571 A1 EP0855571 A1 EP 0855571A1
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Bernard-Yves Cochain
Raoul Salzberg
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41HARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines

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  • the present invention relates to a system assistance in mine clearance.
  • the document referenced [2] refers to a helmet visor called “Dash”, from the company Elbit, developed for the firing of an air missile.
  • This helmet viewfinder provides a field of view of twenty two degrees and a total excursion of one hundred and sixty degrees with a resolution of five hundred lines.
  • Elbit a focused on the ergonomics of his helmet which been made more compact and lighter, and the optimization interface links with the aircraft which allow the user to extend his field of vision with natural head movements.
  • the document referenced [3] describes a device for detecting a target, in particular to initiate the firing of a mine, using a wire trap.
  • the document referenced [4] describes a system and a method for discriminating targets which may represent mines.
  • the document referenced [5] describes a mine inert exercise, which includes an oscillating circuit passive tuned to a certain frequency, this circuit being intended to be detected by another circuit active oscillating carried by an individual or a vehicle. This document also describes a system of programming of such a mine and a device of simulation using this mine.
  • the document referenced [6] describes a process training for mine hunting for mine hunter crews. This process consists of use a module separate from the mine, comprising the same detection devices that this mine. The module is located nearby, or even on the mine. It transmits the data to the mine hunter detected by its sensors.
  • the document referenced [7] describes a device for cleaning a minefield sensitive to the pressure including in particular a mobile which puts in works with water, nitrogen and fuel tanks, a flexible pipe store and a launch rail.
  • the document referenced [8] describes a system with rotary beam for a vehicle for cleaning a land dotted with mines.
  • the document referenced [9] describes a mine which includes a long-life standby sensor, which detects the passage of metallic masses significant (vehicles) by measurement of the disturbance local magnetic field.
  • the document referenced [10] describes a ammunition detection device below from the surface of the earth, this device comprising several sensors and consisting of a set of at least two vehicles.
  • the object of the system of the invention is to offer to an operator engaged in operations of demining a space-saving system providing an assistance function for the identification and handling of mines during mine clearance, all in him leaving free use of his hands and his vision natural.
  • the system of the invention forms a tool for shaping to facilitate and secure work a minesweeper.
  • the volume regarding software size and the mines database, after compression data, is approximately 500 MB, which fits in a CD-ROM. This feature is very interesting, because it ensures the autonomy of a user, including in operation, without having to use a satellite link to a central database.
  • the mine clearance assistance system of the invention is intended to facilitate and secure the work of an operator. It consists of material laptop with mining database that the operator can consult at any time instant. This system can be used on the one hand to training of deminers to facilitate their instruction and training, and on the other hand, operation, for mission preparation and assistance recognition of objects to be neutralized and associated traps, and to facilitate the mission proper.
  • the training is notably presented in direct vision on operating sequences, summary or recorded, which guide the student or the operator (the usual method presents gestures in reverse vision facing the teacher or student).
  • the voice control and assisted recognition of objects being processed reassures the operator by giving him freedom of movement (hands free).
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the central unit, as well as the various peripherals which can be connected.
  • the camera can be used while deferred. We can thus record a gesture with the camera. We can then scroll through this image and compare to the base image of data obtained in the helmet.
  • the various elements of the whole hardware can be arranged in two suitcases.
  • a first suitcase contains all of the device hardware and connections, one second is reserved for viewing and immersion headphones.
  • An additional connection allows, if necessary, connect the assembly to a projector video, or to a television, or even several, for one wider audience.
  • An internal battery allows about two hours of autonomous operation.
  • the operator 15 first detects the presence of a mine 17, the updates, and is ready to begin deactivation.
  • the operating process of demining can be provided, either as text or as graphics, either as an audio instruction.
  • schema databases as well as instructions, can be changed between each mission, to take account of new information.
  • the software organization chosen for the system of the invention mainly consists of a database allowing to manage a large number of mines (about 1,000, 700 in the current version) described by around fifty characteristics and represented by several images, real or synthesis, fixed or animated. Processing software allows you to create effects intended for approximate the actual image acquired by the camera, or by direct vision, with the images of the base. These images can be saved for future use.
  • Database replication is bidirectional thus enriching the base portable from the main base and conversely, to integrate the experience acquired on the land which can be transferred to the main base from a recording of the portable terminal.
  • the database is organized from 32-bit software to allow creation not ambiguous text and image files. Furthermore the update and interrogations of this database were made as intuitive as possible, accessible without special computer skills.
  • the integrated information is extracted from the database UN data "Mines Fact”.
  • the executables provided allow the replication of this database on desktop, or on portable terminals, meeting the criteria of selection retained for this model.
  • Images can come from documents "Scanned” or photographed either from a digital camera either from the camera miniature.
  • Video footage can be acquired by a camcorder or using the miniature camera. As with the pictures, you should choose when recording the best compromise between size stored files and image quality saved.
  • the database can be used on field. For this use it seems interesting to privilege the possibilities of mine research and identification.
  • the operator does not know the name of the mine: by observing it, it can define some obvious criteria, for example the form, the country of use or manufacture.
  • the system of the invention favors this type of query. He can search for a word in the entire base. For example “yellow” and all mines containing this criterion will be displayed successively (as with a simple word processor). It can also limit display at mines meeting several criteria.
  • the software By clicking on the small arrow on the right of a field (here main use), we get the list of all the criteria of the thesaurus.
  • the software automatically displays the first term respecting the keys struck, by example by typing "so", the term “underwater” is displayed.
  • a remote user in the field can also enter new data to enrich the base if he has administrative rights. During its connection, it is possible to update the main base from the data obtained on the ground.
  • This base is replicable. She may be modified taking into account certain requests but this results in a resumption of treatment even if the basic principles do not change.
  • image controls (photograph or video sequence) enriches the consultation, facilitates the instruction of the range neutralization operation, accelerates the acquisition of automated gestures. It therefore contributes to secure the deminer in operation.
  • This screen has different headings, called fields.
  • the management of the database is made from MICROSOFT ACCESS software (32 bit software) from which it takes over features.
  • Window management is that of WINDOWS: closing by clicking on the top right of the window, enlargement by clicking on the square of it, reduction by clicking on the icon.
  • the "Enter” key validates a operation
  • the "Esc” key cancels it.
  • the "Tab” key allows you to navigate a section, or field, to the next, the "F2" function key select a whole field, the "F3” key searches the next word in an operation of search / replace, the "F4" key takes place the elevator of the current field, if it exists, the key "F5" allows you to position the cursor directly in the window showing the mine number.
  • Another method can be used to select a field, just scroll down list of fields at the top right of the screen and click on the name of the field research. For this it is necessary to know the nomenclature of fields.
  • a third method of selecting a any field of the current mine is to click on the "data sheet mode” icon, which appear the list of mines with all fields grouped on a single line (one line per mine). To find the desired field, simply move in his column using the key “Tab”. To return to the presentation in mode "Form”, click on the "mode” icon form ".
  • This option corresponds to a request composed of the mine selection style "Antipersonnel”, or "anti-tank”, manufactured in France or Belgium ”.
  • buttons navigation it is possible to move in the selection using the buttons navigation.
  • An enlarged image (“Zoom") can be obtained by clicking on the binoculars associated with this image or by clicking on the "Magnifying Glass” icon. To exit the “Zoom”, click on the image itself or on the "Magnifying Glass” icon.
  • Each line has a field label tracking the value of it for the mine considered.
  • the reference sequence should not be too fast because it's more about acquiring automatisms that of a contest.
  • the computer By entering a value for this field, the computer displays the first thesaurus values including the first letters are identical to those which have just been typed. This makes it possible to homogenize the characteristics of mines in the database.
  • Image 1 This image, the most characteristic of the mine concerned, is the first of eight images; it is called “Image 1" in the screen of mines.
  • the "Camera image” field allows you to select the moving image captured by the camera. It is therefore necessary to correctly orient the front camera to start this operation.
  • the operator can stop recording the camera at any time clicking on the "Stop” button. He can then scroll through the camera recording using the navigation cursor with the ability to do freeze frame and "drag and drop” the stopped image to one of the seven thumbnails "Image 1" to "Image 7".
  • the icon used to present the database in mine name list mode is located in the middle of the navigation buttons at the top of the screen. In this mode, the mines are listed sequentially, one mine by line, each one is identified by its UN number and by name.
  • Print icon in the middle of the home screen allows you to obtain, after a print preview, edit all characteristics of a mine on a single page.
  • This secondary screen is called by clicking on the "Images" button on the home screen.
  • This screen contains the eight thumbnails "Image 1", “Image 2”, “Image 3”, “Image 4", “Image 5", “Image 6”, “Image 7”, “Animation”.

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FR9700629A FR2758635B1 (fr) 1997-01-22 1997-01-22 Systeme d'aide au deminage

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