Direct Enhanced View Optic Holographic Waveguide Ballistic Overlay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern firearms and artillery face challenges in accurately targeting distant targets due to environmental and user factors, leading to reduced accuracy and increased difficulty in hitting targets at long ranges, with existing optics systems being limited by lighting conditions and the need for manual range estimation.
Innovation Solution
A direct enhanced view optic (DEVO) system that incorporates a holographic display component with a light engine, lens, and holographic optical elements, providing a see-through information overlay and integrating sensors for real-time ballistic solutions, fused thermal imaging, and automatic target recognition, which enhances target acquisition and reduces mental loading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If telescopic gunsights with zoom lenses are used to view distant targets, then magnification capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical systems (telescopic sight, holographic display, waveguide) into an integrated optical device. The holographic display component merges ballistic information, thermal imaging, and target recognition data with the direct view through the waveguide, allowing multiple functions to be achieved through a unified system rather than separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The optical device serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides direct enhanced view of distant targets, displays ballistic solutions, shows thermal imaging, performs target recognition, and offers situational awareness. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple separate optical devices and manual operations
2Measurement precision
If manual range estimation and targeting adjustments are used, then device complexity is kept simple, but targeting accuracy deteriorates at long ranges
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates sensors that continuously gather data about environmental conditions, target position, and firearm ballistics. This feedback is processed to automatically calculate and display real-time ballistic solutions, allowing the system to adapt to changing conditions and maintain accuracy without manual adjustments
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-calculates ballistic trajectories and displays solution information before the shot is fired. The holographic display shows target acquisition boxes, range estimates, and ballistic compensation data in advance, allowing the shooter to make informed decisions without manual calculation during the critical aiming phase
3Loss of information
If holographic display component is added to provide information overlay, then information availability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The waveguide acts as an intermediary that combines the direct optical path from the objective lens with the holographic display information. It allows both the real-world view and the ballistic information overlay to coexist in the same optical path without requiring separate viewing systems or complex switching mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The holographic display adds information in a different dimension by overlaying it on the direct view rather than requiring the user to switch between separate displays. The ballistic information, thermal imaging, and target data are superimposed on the optical path, creating a multi-layered information presentation that preserves the natural depth perception of the direct view
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The DEVO system significantly improves the probability of hitting targets by providing real-time ballistic solutions, reducing mental loading, and increasing situational awareness, while maintaining high light transmission and readability in both bright and low-light conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a direct view optic for a firearm includes an optical device having a front objective, a rear ocular exit, and a waveguide
Implementation Method 2
A diffractive based holographic display system is coupled to the optical device, and the holographic display system provides a see-through information overlay on the display
Data Source
AI summary
A direct enhanced view optic (DEVO) provides a user with enhanced target acquisition information, such as real time ballistic solutions, fused thermal imaging, extended zoom, and automatic target recognition. The direct view optic may include an optical device having a front objective, a rear ocular exit, and a waveguide. The front objective and the rear ocular exit may be separated by the waveguide, and the optical device provides a distant image onto a display. A diffractive based holographic display system is coupled to the optical device, and the holographic display system provides a see-through information overlay on the display.