Adjustable Reticle Illumination for Clear, Fast Sighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Reticles used in sighting operations are limited in modularity, making it difficult for users to accurately sight targets at various distances, speeds, and angles, and are often distorted, blurry, or obstructive, hindering accuracy and speed.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable reticle system with multiple illuminator sections and a controller that allows independent control of each section's illumination, enabling adjustable dot sizes and shapes, and a cover to protect the sight device from debris and fluid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional single-section reticle is used, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability for various distances and speeds is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The reticle is divided into multiple independently controllable sections (first section, second section, third section, and point section) that can be illuminated separately or in combination. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to various shooting scenarios (different distances, speeds, and target types) by activating only the necessary sections, thereby improving adaptability without requiring complete reticle illumination.
Solution Approach 2:
The reticle illumination is made dynamic through independent control of each section's brightness and activation state. The controller can adjust the illumination intensity and presence of each section based on real-time shooting conditions, enabling the reticle to dynamically adapt to varying distances, target speeds, and acquisition requirements rather than using a fixed illumination pattern.
2Illumination intensity
If the reticle is illuminated with high intensity, then the reticle visibility is improved, but the reticle becomes distorted and blurry
Solution Approach 1:
Different sections of the reticle are illuminated with different intensity levels and activation states tailored to the specific shooting scenario. The controller can apply higher illumination to sections that require visibility while maintaining lower or zero illumination in sections where excessive brightness would cause distortion or blur, thereby achieving optimal clarity and sharpness for each local area based on its functional requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of illuminating the entire reticle at high intensity, the system applies partial illumination only to the specific sections needed for the current shooting condition. This partial action approach provides sufficient visibility for the required reticle elements while avoiding the distortion and blur that would result from illuminating the entire reticle at maximum intensity.
3Area of stationary object
If the reticle sections are closely spaced, then the reticle appears more compact, but the sections overlap and reduce accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The reticle is segmented into distinct sections with defined spacing relationships. The first section has an outer dimension that is a specific ratio (less than 1:3) of the inner dimension of the second section, creating natural spacing that prevents overlap. This segmentation allows multiple reticle elements to coexist in a compact arrangement while maintaining sufficient separation to prevent visual interference and preserve sighting accuracy.
4Productivity
If the reticle is made more prominent, then the target acquisition speed is improved, but the reticle becomes obstructive and reduces accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The reticle's prominence is made dynamic through selective and adjustable illumination of different sections. The controller can enhance reticle visibility and promote target acquisition speed by illuminating specific sections that aid in quick target identification, while simultaneously maintaining accuracy by controlling the illumination intensity and distribution to prevent the reticle from becoming overly obstructive. This dynamic adjustment allows optimization of both acquisition speed and accuracy based on shooting conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances sighting accuracy and speed by providing clear, crisp, and adaptable reticle visibility, facilitating modular target acquisition and shooting, and improving durability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
an illuminator including a first illuminator section operable to illuminate a first section of a reticle, and a second illuminator section operable to illuminate a second section of the reticle
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to adjustable reticles for sighting operations, and related methods, apparatus, and sight devices. In one or more embodiments, a sight device includes an illuminator. The illuminator includes a first illuminator section operable to illuminate a first section of a reticle, and a second illuminator section operable to illuminate a second section of the reticle radially outwardly of the first section. An outer dimension of the first section is a first ratio of an inner dimension of the second section, and the first ratio is less than 1:3.