Projectile with tagging capability

Abstract

A projectile capable of coupling or otherwise attaching itself to a target. The projectile includes a coupling mechanism that enables the projectile to be coupled to the target. The projectile can include a variety of electronic components including a processor and a data communications component that enables the projectile to transmit data to a remote device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A projectile for attaching to a surface, comprising:
 a projectile body comprising:
 a coupling mechanism; and 
 an electronics component, the electronics component comprising a processor and a communications component. 
   
     
     
         2 . The projectile of  claim 1 , wherein coupling mechanism comprises at least one of a magnet, an adhesive, or a hook. 
     
     
         3 . The projectile of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism is disposed on a nose section of the projectile. 
     
     
         4 . The projectile of  claim 1 , wherein the electronics component includes a location component. 
     
     
         5 . The projectile of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic component includes an electronic warfare component. 
     
     
         6 . The projectile of  claim 5 , wherein the electronic warfare component comprises at least one of a jamming component, a disabling component, or a software-delivery component. 
     
     
         7 . The projectile of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is further programmed to:
 receive, from a sensor, a signal indicating that the projectile has attached to the surface; and   initiate, via the communications component, transmission of information to a remote computing device.   
     
     
         8 . The projectile of  claim 7 , wherein the information comprises location information.