Viewing Optic Enabler Interface for Integrated Targeting Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing riflescopes are cumbersome and require multiple devices for effective use in various conditions, including daylight and low light, with complex information processing and integration needs, leading to increased size, weight, and cost.
Innovation Solution
A modular viewing optic with integrated display and enabler interfaces that allow for easy attachment and removal of devices like thermal imaging, laser rangefinders, and cameras, projecting information into the focal plane for simultaneous viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices (thermal imaging, laser rangefinder, ballistic computer) are used to achieve advanced targeting functions, then the capability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity, size, and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate targeting devices (thermal imaging device, laser rangefinder, ballistic computer) into a single integrated viewing optic system. The housing contains all these components unified under one optical axis, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining full targeting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The viewing optic is designed as a universal platform that can perform multiple functions: daytime viewing through the optical system, thermal imaging through the thermal imager, ranging through the laser rangefinder, and ballistic calculation through the integrated computer. This multi-functional design replaces several specialized devices with one universal system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices are used for thermal imaging and daylight viewing, then the functionality for different lighting conditions is improved, but the weight and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the thermal imaging device and daytime optical viewing system into a single integrated housing with a unified optical axis. Both imaging paths are combined within one device, eliminating the need to carry separate thermal and optical devices and reducing overall weight.
3Measurement precision
If external devices like laser rangefinder and ballistic computer are used, then the targeting precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple adjustments and information processing
Solution Approach 1:
The laser rangefinder and ballistic computer are integrated within the viewing optic housing, allowing the shooter to access ranging and ballistic calculation functions directly through the scope without switching between separate devices. This integration simplifies the shooting process while maintaining precision.
4Ease of manufacture
If traditional riflescope with separate accessories is used, then the manufacturing cost is reduced for basic functionality, but the adaptability for advanced features deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The viewing optic is manufactured as a universal platform from the outset, incorporating housing, optical system, thermal imaging device, laser rangefinder, and ballistic computer as standard integrated components. This approach achieves economies of scale through integrated manufacturing while providing advanced versatility, rather than starting with a simple scope and adding expensive accessories later.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables advanced targeting functions while reducing complexity and weight, allowing users to select relevant enablers without separate system combinations, and maintaining a direct view of the target scene.
Implementation Method 1
an objective lens system disposed within the body; an eyepiece lens disposed within the body
Implementation Method 2
a beam combiner configured to combine the generated image from the active display and the image from the objective lens system at the first focal plane
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and an enabler interface. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic with an active display and an imaging device.