HUD Sight Display With Beam Splitter for Continuous Target View
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Sighting operations are limited by modularity issues, making it difficult for users to quickly sight targets at various distances, and receiving sighting information often requires removing the sight from the target or obstructing the view.
Innovation Solution
A display system integrated with a heads-up display (HUD) that provides elevation and windage data, target indicators, and time information, allowing users to adjust their aim without obstructing the target view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a traditional sight device is used, then the user can view the target, but the user cannot receive sighting information without removing the sight from the target or obstructing the view
Solution Approach 1:
A beam splitter is introduced as an intermediary optical element that allows sighting information to be superimposed on the target view. The beam splitter reflects a portion of light carrying display information while allowing most light from the target to pass through, enabling simultaneous viewing of both the target and ballistic data without removing or obstructing the sight device
2Loss of information
If the sight device is removed to receive sighting information, then the user can view information clearly, but the user cannot maintain the sight on the target
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit and sight device are merged into a single integrated system. The heads-up display projects ballistic information, elevation data, windage corrections, and timing information directly into the optical path of the sight device, allowing the user to access all sighting information while maintaining continuous visual contact with the target
3Loss of information
If the sight device obstructs the view to display information, then the user can receive sighting information, but the user's field of view is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The beam splitter is positioned and angled to direct display information to a specific region of the user's field of view, typically the periphery or corner of vision. This localizes the information display area, allowing the majority of the central field of view to remain unobstructed for target acquisition while still providing access to ballistic data
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
Enables quick and accurate targeting by displaying essential sighting information directly in the user's field of view, enhancing modularity and reducing the need to remove the sight from the target.
Implementation Method 1
The display unit is oriented to illuminate the one or more sections onto a beam splitter between the one or more magnifying lenses and the one or more ocular lenses
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to display systems for sighting operations, and related methods, apparatus, and sight devices. In one or more embodiments, a display system for sighting operations includes a sight elevation section indicating a sight elevation of a sight device, and one or more target sections corresponding respectively to one or more targets. The one or more target sections respectively includes a first ballistic indicator indicating a first ballistic parameter of a respective target of the one or more targets, and a second ballistic indicator indicating a second ballistic parameter of the respective target.