Local Connected Network for Laser Ranging and Riflescope Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Outdoor activities such as hunting, camping, and hiking require coordination of multiple devices for navigation, ranging, aiming, and communication, which can be complex and inefficient, especially when multiple participants are involved, and weather conditions can significantly impact these activities.
Innovation Solution
A system of connected devices, including a laser rangefinder and riflescope, forms a local network where the riflescope adjusts its settings based on target distances measured by the rangefinder, with notification devices providing alerts when settings match, and additional devices like mobile phones or watches can receive shared data via wireless connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are used for navigation, ranging, aiming and communication in outdoor activities, then functionality and capability are improved, but device complexity and coordination difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple outdoor activity devices (rangefinder, riflescope, GPS, weather station) into a unified networked system where devices communicate and share data automatically. This merging approach maintains enhanced functionality while reducing coordination complexity through automated data exchange and centralized control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a universal platform that can perform multiple functions across different outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, hiking, camping) using the same networked device ecosystem. A single device can serve as rangefinder, GPS navigator, weather monitor, and communication device depending on configuration and needs.
2Ease of operation
If manual coordination of multiple devices is used, then device control is straightforward, but time consumption and efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic feedback loops where devices continuously monitor and adjust settings based on real-time data from connected devices. For example, the riflescope automatically receives and applies distance data from the rangefinder, and the system provides visual/audio feedback when settings are optimized, eliminating manual coordination time.
Solution Approach 2:
Connected devices automatically perform coordination tasks without user intervention. The system self-configures data flow between devices, automatically synchronizes settings, and adjusts parameters based on environmental conditions and activity requirements, freeing users from time-consuming manual coordination.
3Device complexity
If devices operate independently without network connection, then device simplicity is maintained, but data sharing and coordination capability are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network communication layer (wireless or wired) that acts as an intermediary between devices. This intermediary enables data sharing and coordination while keeping individual devices relatively simple. The network infrastructure handles the complexity of data exchange, allowing devices to remain focused on their primary functions.
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AI summary
A system including a laser rangefinder determining a target distance; a riflescope comprising an adjustment mechanism for setting a target distance; and a notification device, producing a notification when the adjustment mechanism is set to a target distance corresponding to the target distance determined by the laser rangefinder.