The exemplary arrangement relates to a target comprising at least one dummy depicting at least one part of the human body. According to the exemplary arrangement it is provided, that the dummy depicting at least one part of the human body comprises a plurality of sensors, which communicate with a sensor data evaluating apparatus (140) for the registration of the sensors. The sensor data evaluating apparatus determines, by mathematical correlation of points in time (t.sub.1, t.sub.2, t.sub.3) corresponding to points of maximum pressure (Pmax.sub.1, Pmax.sub.2, Pmax.sub.3) from sensor data of the plurality of sensors the point of entry ({right arrow over (T)}) and preferentially the trajectory of a projectile penetrating the dummy.

Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems and methods for operating a pressure wave detector. Embodiments include attaching a plurality of members and a ground plate to a substrate, and coupling the ground plate with the plurality of members attached to the substrate. Embodiments also include measuring a pressure wave by at least one of the plurality of members, converting the pressure wave into an electrical signal representing the pressure wave, and monitoring the pressure wave over a configurable period of time.

A device for locating an impact against an interactive surface comprises M transducers distributed against the interactive surface, M4, and an electronic central unit programmed to locate the impact by analysing time differences of propagation of progressive mechanical waves from the impact to the transducers on the basis of instants of impact detection identified in the electrical signals supplied by the transducers. The electronic central unit is programmed to select, among the M transducers, a subset of N transducers, 3N<M, of which the electrical signals chronologically comprise the first N instants of detection of impact identified and to locate the impact based on these N first instants of detection of impact identified and on the places of arrangement in the interactive surface of the N transducers selected.

A method for determining an impact location of an object on a vehicle including reading in a first sensor signal value of a first sensor of the vehicle at a predefined first point in time, a second sensor signal value of the first sensor at a predefined second point in time following the first point in time, and a sample value of a second sensor of the vehicle at a third point in time following the second point in time. Additionally, an interpolation point is calculated from the first sensor signal value and the second sensor signal value by using the sample value, at least one component of the interpolation point corresponding to the sample value. A time lag between an interpolation instant assigned to the interpolation point, and the third point in time takes place. Finally, the time lag is used for determining the impact location of the object.

An audible response self-healing target having a generally flat shell mated with a generally flat metal strike plate. The shell has a self-healing polymer target zone, and tabs that hold the metal plate parallel to the target zone with a small gap of approximately one-half inch. The shell rotatably mounts onto a pole, such that when a projectile, such as a bullet slug, impacts the target's strike zone, the slug penetrates the polymer and strikes the metal plate, kinetically causing the target to rotate about the pole and also causing the metal plate to generate an audible response.

An audible response self-healing target having a generally flat shell mated with a generally flat metal strike plate. The shell has a self-healing polymer target zone, and tabs that hold the metal plate parallel to the target zone with a small gap of approximately one-half inch. The shell rotatably mounts onto a pole, such that when a projectile, such as a bullet slug, impacts the target's strike zone, the slug penetrates the polymer and strikes the metal plate, kinetically causing the target to rotate about the pole and also causing the metal plate to generate an audible response.

Apparatuses, systems and methods for indicating whether a target has been impacted by a projectile are disclosed. Embodiments may include a microcontroller, an impact sensor, and an impact indicator. Apparatus may include an acoustic sensor and a miss indicator. Acoustic information or impact information may be received by the sensors and sent to the microcontroller unit. A determination may be made regarding whether the target has been impacted. An indication of a hit or a miss may be made by the impact indicator based on the determination. A light redirection element, which may include a light pipe, may direct light from the impact indicator around the edge of a target to a viewer.

Apparatuses, systems and methods for indicating whether a target has been impacted by a projectile are disclosed. Embodiments may include a microcontroller, an impact sensor, and an impact indicator. Apparatus may include an acoustic sensor and a miss indicator. Acoustic information or impact information may be received by the sensors and sent to the microcontroller unit. A determination may be made regarding whether the target has been impacted. An indication of a hit or a miss may be made by the impact indicator based on the determination. A light redirection element, which may include a light pipe, may direct light from the impact indicator around the edge of a target to a viewer.

A target system can detect the location of a projectile disposed within a target and subsequently alter an image being displayed on the target in response to the location of the detected projectile. The target system can include a sensor, an image source, a portable electronic device, and a computing device. The sensor can be positioned on the target to detect the location of the projectile on a face of the target. The image source can project an image onto the face of the target. The portable electronic device can receive input from a user to dictate the image(s) displayed on the target. The computing device can be communicatively coupled to the sensor, the image source, and the portable electronic device and cause the target system to detect the location of the projectile and subsequently alter the image displayed on the target in response to the location.

This device for locating an impact against a transparent interactive surface comprises at least three transducers distributed against the interactive surface and at least one calculator programmed to locate the impact by analysing time differences of propagation of progressive mechanical waves from the impact to the transducers on the basis of instants of impact detection identified in the electrical signals supplied by the transducers. It further comprises: a protective case, integral with the transparent interactive surface, intended to receive at least a portion of an electronic device with a display screen in such a way as to place the display screen facing the transparent interactive surface; means for adjusting the display screen for the centring thereof on a mark carried by a marking on the transparent interactive surface; and a calculator programmed to convert the location of the impact in the transparent interactive surface into a location of the impact in the display screen.