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Soldier Combat System Integration
using the Rifle Input Control
A new control and integration technology for soldier systems
PETER MORAN
Kord Defence Pty Ltd
Today’s soldier needs to operate a
But how do they do this without taking
number of different electronic devices
their eyes off task or hands off weapon?
each with their own separate controls
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THE PROBLEM
↑ Multiple interfaces and locations
↑ Increased complexity
↑ Increased power & weight
IMPACT ON SOLDIER
↑ Increased mental load
↑ Greater movement & error
↓ Reduced speed of operation
↓ Reduced situational awareness
↓ Reduced safety
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CURRENT SOLUTIONS
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Not programmable or “smart”
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Limited growth potential
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Change devices – change interface
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Limited command set
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Multiple locations
US Land Warrior
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Difficult to use:
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On the move
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Eyes-free
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Hand on weapon
French FELIN
German IDZ
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Kord Defence and Thales Australia
have developed a new technology
that provides integrated control for
today’s soldier
 Simple
 From the weapon
 On the move
 Fast (Instinctive)
 One-handed
 Head-up
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RIFLE INPUT CONTROL
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Five button, rugged controller
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Mounted on foregrip of rifle via standard Picatinny Rail
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Standalone/Integrated
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Programmable
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Wired or wireless
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Internal/external power
SOLDIER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
STA SYSTEM
NVG
Integration with
the soldier
C4I SYSTEM
CONTROL
RADIOS
ARCHITECTURE
BMS
LETHALITY SYSTEM
Weapon
TWS
Illuminator
NAD
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INTEGRATION
OPERATION
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Press single or multiple buttons (chords) to operate
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Incorporates patented technology:
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Chordic graphical user interface (CGUI)
For example:
PRESS THUMB AND FIRST FINGER
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Minimal training required.
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Users remember key functions (muscle memory)
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Eyes-free operation
BENEFITS
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Speed of operation:
>x2
Response time:
sub-second
Situational awareness:
> double
Cognitive load:
significantly reduced
Training:
12-16 functions in 1 hr
Movement or noise:
minimal
STATUS
 Partnership with Thales Australia
 Australian Army assessed working prototype
 RIC integrated into design of new Austeyr rifle (F88)
 Soldier trials - December 2009/ March 2010
 Ruggedised RIC Trial units developed
 Production prototypes (TRL 8) ready mid 2010
 New forms under development – handheld/body worn
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MORE INFORMATION
Dr Peter Moran
President
Kord Defence Pty Ltd
2/37 Canberra Av.
Forrest. ACT. Australia. 2603
PH: 61 (2) 6232 0606
E: [email protected]
W: www.korddefence.com.au