0. Soldier Combat System Integration using the Rifle Input Control A new control and integration technology for soldier systems PETER MORAN Kord Defence Pty Ltd

1. each with their own separate controls
Today’s soldier needs to operate a number of different electronic devices
each with their own separate controls
But how do they do this without taking their eyes off task or hands off weapon?

2. 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

3. Not programmable or “smart” Limited growth potential
CURRENT SOLUTIONS
US Land Warrior
Not programmable or “smart”
Limited growth potential
Change devices – change interface
Limited command set
Multiple locations
Difficult to use:
On the move
Eyes-free
Hand on weapon
German IDZ
French FELIN

4. 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

5. Five button, rugged controller
RIFLE INPUT CONTROL
Five button, rugged controller
Mounted on foregrip of rifle via standard Picatinny Rail
Standalone/Integrated
Programmable
Wired or wireless
Internal/external power

6. SOLDIER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
STA SYSTEM
NVG
Integration with
the soldier
C4I SYSTEM
CONTROL
RADIOS
ARCHITECTURE
BMS
INTEGRATION
LETHALITY SYSTEM
Weapon
TWS
Illuminator
NAD

7. Press single or multiple buttons (chords) to operate
OPERATION
Press single or multiple buttons (chords) to operate
Incorporates patented technology:
Chordic graphical user interface (CGUI)
For example:
PRESS THUMB AND FIRST FINGER
Minimal training required.
Users remember key functions (muscle memory)
Eyes-free operation

8. BENEFITS
Speed of operation: > x 2
Response time: sub-second
Situational awareness: > double
Cognitive load: significantly reduced
Training: functions in 1 hr
Movement or noise: minimal

9. Partnership with Thales Australia
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

10. MORE INFORMATION
Dr Peter Moran President Kord Defence Pty Ltd 2/37 Canberra Av. Forrest. ACT. Australia PH: 61 (2) E: W: