Firearm Sighting Device Automated Ballistic Calculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current firearm targeting systems are cumbersome and not well-suited for active battlefields, relying on user experience, calculations, spotters, manuals, and mathematical equations, which can be difficult to perform under stress or fire.
Innovation Solution
A display device with a processor, non-transitory computer-readable medium, and input port that communicates with a firearm-mounted camera, allowing users to select weapon and ammunition types, adjust reticle positioning, input range and environmental factors, and calculate an optimized aim point.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional manual calculations and ballistic tables are used for targeting, then accuracy can be achieved through careful calculations, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming under battlefield stress
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical calculations with an automated electronic computing system. The processor automatically calculates ballistic trajectories using input parameters (range, wind, temperature, ammunition type) without requiring the user to perform manual mathematical computations, thereby maintaining accuracy while dramatically reducing time requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically computing aim point adjustments based on pre-programmed ballistic data and environmental inputs. The device independently processes multiple variables (range, wind speed, temperature, ammunition characteristics) and generates the corrected aim point without requiring external assistance from spotters or reference to external ballistic tables.
2Measurement precision
If multiple variables (environmental factors, range, target height) are manually measured and calculated, then accurate targeting is possible, but the complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal interface that handles multiple different input types (range finding, environmental sensing, ammunition selection, target height input) through a single integrated system. The processor universally processes all these varied inputs using the same computational framework, reducing the perceived complexity for the user while maintaining the ability to account for all relevant ballistic variables.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device serves as an intermediary between the complex ballistic calculation system and the user. It presents simplified menus and options that hide the underlying complexity of multiple environmental factors and calculation variables, allowing users to interact with the system through intuitive selections rather than direct manipulation of complex parameters.
3Measurement precision
If traditional targeting methods relying on user experience and spotters are used, then accurate aiming can be achieved, but ease of operation decreases under stress
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates the need for external spotters and extensive user experience by performing all calculations automatically. The device independently measures or receives environmental data, selects appropriate ballistic coefficients based on ammunition type, and computes the corrected aim point without requiring user expertise in ballistic calculations or assistance from other personnel.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate visual feedback through the display, showing the calculated aim point overlay on the video feed from the mounted camera. This real-time feedback allows the user to verify the system's calculations and make quick adjustments if needed, enhancing ease of operation while maintaining accuracy through the automated computational process.
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AI summary
Systems, devices and non-transitory mediums that may display (a) a list of weapons or ammunition, allowing the user to select a type of weapon or ammunition; (b) a reticle selection screen allowing a user to select the type of reticle to be displayed; (c) adjustment controls allowing the user to adjust the positioning of the display reticle; (d) adjustment controls allowing the user to mark a position of a firearm reticle; (d) a range-to-target screen allowing the user to directly input range information or to employ a range finder; (e) a keypad allowing a user to enter a height estimate for the target; a scaling control screen to allow the user to input relative height information of the target; (f) an environmental information page allowing the user to enter the environmental factors; or (g) an optimized aim point or adjusted reticle based on such information.