BRINC EchoGuard
The Ultimate Deterrent in Autonomous Threat Localization
Time-to-Target ID
Continuous Autonomous Flight
The Problem: A Critical Delay in Threat Response
In an active shooter scenario, the reaction gap is measured in minutes, exposing personnel to unacceptable risk. Existing methods are flawed by the chaos of human intelligence and the immobility of fixed sensor grids, which fail to protect mobile principals and events.
The Solution: A Persistent, Mobile Acoustic Shield
EchoGuard deploys an autonomous swarm of four drones, with one in reserve or recharging. Supported by a ground-based, automated battery-swapping station, the system provides a continuous, long-duration acoustic surveillance net. This constant aerial presence acts as a powerful deterrent, fundamentally altering the risk assessment for any potential adversary and transforming threat response from a reactive guess into an instantaneous, data-driven action.
System Architecture & Process Flow
Gunshot sound signature identified by swarm.
Nodes send RTK-GPS data & nanosecond timestamps.
Hyperbolic localization calculates origin coordinates.
Nearest drone is autonomously assigned to target.
Live video stream of the confirmed location begins.
Core Technology Stack Performance
EchoGuard's advantage lies in a proprietary stack purpose-built for this mission, far exceeding the capabilities of standard commercial drone technology.
Market Opportunity & Competitive Edge
We are creating a new market category for mobile, ad-hoc threat localization. Our target clients—Secret Service, Diplomatic Security, and Executive Protection—currently have no viable solution for this problem.
The advantage is an integrated, autonomous system, not just a sensor.
Pathway to Patent & Intellectual Property
Our IP strategy focuses on patenting the specific, novel implementations that make EchoGuard a market leader, not the broad concept. The path involves several key stages:
- Isolate Novelty: We will patent our proprietary distributed clock-synchronization protocol and the autonomous swarm logic for maintaining optimal acoustic formation while managing continuous battery-swapping cycles. These are our core, defensible innovations.
- File Provisional Patent: Secure an early priority date to protect our inventions while we continue development and collect performance data. This is a critical first step planned for Phase 2.
- Detailed Technical Documentation: Maintain rigorous engineering logs, flowcharts, and test results that clearly document the uniqueness and non-obviousness of our methods.
- Leverage In-House Counsel: Utilize expert in-house IP counsel at BRINC/MSI to draft and prosecute a robust non-provisional patent application, ensuring deep alignment with our technology and business strategy.
Strategic Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation
Functional prototype validated in live-fire tests. Core triangulation algorithms developed, and analysis of market potential and growth conducted.
Phase 2: Hardening
Develop rugged, field-deployable hardware for public safety and government agencies worldwide. File key patents protecting proprietary clock-sync protocol and autonomous formation algorithms.
Phase 3: Integration & Launch
Initiate final testing and validation with key BRINC customers. Launch the "EchoShield" product line as a premier technology upsell, establishing a competitive advantage over rivals like Skydio.
This is a solution concept for ideation only. Created by Greg Ehrsam | 09 SEP 2025