Viewing Optic Round Counter System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Riflescopes require multiple devices and complex calculations for accurate long-range shooting, especially in low light conditions, and existing ammunition status monitoring systems are cumbersome and do not provide information directly in the shooter's field of view.
Innovation Solution
A viewing optic with an integrated display system that projects ammunition status and other information into the first focal plane, using a round counter system with magnetic sensors and Hall-effect sensors to track the magazine follower's position and communicate with the active display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple external devices (laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, bubble level) are used to achieve accurate long-range shooting, then shooting accuracy is improved, but device complexity and time to engagement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, bubble level, and round counter into a single integrated sight assembly that mounts directly to the rifle. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple separate external devices while maintaining all necessary functions for accurate long-range shooting, directly resolving the contradiction between shooting accuracy and system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated sight assembly performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides ballistics calculations, range measurement, level indication, and ammunition status monitoring through a single device. This multi-functionality approach allows the system to deliver comprehensive shooting support without requiring multiple separate devices, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability
2Reliability
If the shooter uses external devices for range measurement and ballistics calculation, then long-range shooting accuracy is improved, but time to engagement increases due to the need to attend to multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
By combining all calculation and measurement functions into a single integrated sight assembly with a unified display interface, the shooter can access all necessary information (range, ballistics data, level status, ammunition count) through one device rather than switching between multiple external devices, significantly reducing time to engagement while maintaining accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated sight assembly acts as a central intermediary that consolidates data from range measurement, ballistics calculation, and ammunition tracking systems, presenting all information through a single display interface. This eliminates the need for the shooter to manually attend to multiple separate devices and synthesize information, thereby reducing time loss while preserving shooting accuracy
3Adaptability or versatility
If thermal imaging devices are attached to the weapon for low light conditions, then nighttime capability is improved, but device size and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the thermal imaging sensor and processing electronics directly into the sight assembly, combining nighttime detection capability with the existing ballistics and range-finding functions. This integration eliminates the need for separate external thermal imaging devices, reducing overall weight while maintaining adaptability for low light conditions
4Loss of information
If a round counter system with magnetic sensors is implemented, then ammunition status monitoring is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The round counter system uses magnetic sensors that automatically detect the position of the magazine follower without requiring manual intervention. The system self-monitors ammunition status and displays the information, eliminating the need for the shooter to manually track rounds while adding minimal complexity through automatic sensing and display integration
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the shooter to maintain a clear view of the target while receiving critical information, such as ammunition status, and simplifies the process of hitting long-range targets by integrating multiple functions into a single device, reducing complexity and time to engagement.
Implementation Method 1
a round counter system with magnetic sensors and Hall-effect sensors to track the magazine follower's position
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active displays for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a round counter system.