An outdoors optical instrument, intended for extended outdoors use by a person, has a number of optical components, a processing unit, a memory unit, and a transceiver unit. The optical outdoors instrument obtains image data by way of the one or more optical components and stores the image data in the memory unit. The presence of a local wireless communications device is determined, the local wireless communications devices being a trusted device. A connection is established with the local wireless communications device, the wireless communications device being connected to a communications network. A connection is established with a remote device, the remote device being connected to the communications network. Image data is transferred to the remote device and the image data are removed from the memory unit of the outdoors optical instrument.
H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera
G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04N 21/2743 - Video hosting of uploaded data from client
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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS
An optical imaging system is usable in connection with projectile weapons, for example for hunting or target shooting. The optical imaging system has a sighting device configured to obtain images in a first wavelength band. Further, it has a secondary imaging device that is configured to obtain images in a second wavelength band, the second wavelength band being different from the first wavelength band. The optical imaging system further has a mounting element configured to mechanically attach the secondary imaging device to and align with the sighting device. The sighting device has a processing element and is configured to electronically link with the secondary imaging device. The sighting device is configured to display a composite image comprised of a first image obtained by the sighting device and a second image obtained by the secondary imaging device.
H04N 23/11 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths for generating image signals from visible and infrared light wavelengths
H04N 23/13 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths with multiple sensors
An imaging device can stop displaying a reticle or other information when the imaging device determines that it is being used in a prohibited way. The imaging device can include an image capture device configured to view an image of a scene that includes an object viewed by the imaging device; a display to display an image of a reticle and the image of the scene; a hardware processor; and a memory storing computer-readable instructions, the instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform operations. The operations can include performing image recognition analysis on the image of the scene; determining that the object in the image is a prohibited object; and causing the display to cease displaying the image of the reticle.
An imaging device can provide an indication of a focus state of a displayed image to aid an operator to focus an image. The imaging device can include an image capture device configured form an image of a scene that includes an object viewed by the imaging device; a display to display the image the scene; a focus input to adjust a focus of the image displayed on the display; a hardware processor; and a memory storing computer-readable instructions, the instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform operations. The operations can include performing image processing on the image; determining a focus state of the image based on the image processing; and indicating a focus state of the image on the display.
An imaging device can stop displaying a reticle or other information when the imaging device determines that it is being used in a prohibited way. The imaging device can include an image capture device configured to view an image of a scene that includes an object viewed by the imaging device; a display to display an image of a reticle and the image of the scene; a hardware processor; and a memory storing computer-readable instructions, the instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform operations. The operations can include performing image recognition analysis on the image of the scene; determining that the object in the image is a prohibited object; and causing the display to cease displaying the image of the reticle.
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting apparatus for supporting a device such as a night vision (30) device comprises a clamp (60) having an opening for receiving an end portion of the night vision device. The clamp has a concave inner surface (68) when viewed in cross-section and a longitudinal axis (54). An insert (70) is configured to locate within the opening of the clamp (60). The insert (70) has an inner surface (72) for locating against the night vision device (30), or the insert (70) being integrated with the night vision device (30), the insert (70) having a convex outer surface (78) when viewed in cross-section, wherein the convex outer surface (78) of the insert is movable across the concave inner surface (68) of the clamp to allow adjustment of a position of the insert (70) relative to the clamp (60) about an x axis and/or a y axis which are mutually perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (54). The clamp (60) is configured to secure the insert (70) in a selected position.
A wide field-of-view (FOV) image (121) is generated based on obtained optical data for display. A first magnified image (131) from a first region of the wide FOV that includes a center of a reticle (122a) is generated. A display of the first magnified image overlapping a first portion of the wide FOV image is initiated. An indication to adjust the first magnified image is received. A second magnified image (152) from a second region of the wide FOV image that is offset from the center of the reticle is generated. Display of the second magnified image overlapping a second portion of the wide FOV image is initiated.
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
F41G 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnanceSupports or mountings therefor
A wide field-of-view (FOV) image is generated based on obtained optical data for display. A first magnified image from a first region of the wide FOV that includes a center of a reticle is generated. A display of the first magnified image overlapping a first portion of the wide FOV image is initiated. An indication to adjust the first magnified image is received. A second magnified image from a second region of the wide FOV image that is offset from the center of the reticle is generated. Display of the second magnified image overlapping a second portion of the wide FOV image is initiated.
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnanceSupports or mountings therefor
F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
F41G 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting apparatus for supporting a device such as a night vision (30) device comprises a clamp (60) having an opening for receiving an end portion of the night vision device. The clamp has a concave inner surface (68) when viewed in cross-section and a longitudinal axis (54). An insert (70) is configured to locate within the opening of the clamp (60). The insert (70) has an inner surface (72) for locating against the night vision device (30), or the insert (70) being integrated with the night vision device (30), the insert (70) having a convex outer surface (78) when viewed in cross-section, wherein the convex outer surface (78) of the insert is movable across the concave inner surface (68) of the clamp to allow adjustment of a position of the insert (70) relative to the clamp (60) about an x axis and/or a y axis which are mutually perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (54). The clamp (60) is configured to secure the insert (70) in a selected position.
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting apparatus for supporting a device such as a night vision (30) device comprises a clamp (60) having an opening for receiving an end portion of the night vision device. The clamp has a concave inner surface (68) when viewed in cross-section and a longitudinal axis (54). An insert (70) is configured to locate within the opening of the clamp (60). The insert (70) has an inner surface (72) for locating against the night vision device (30), or the insert (70) being integrated with the night vision device (30), the insert (70) having a convex outer surface (78) when viewed in cross-section, wherein the convex outer surface (78) of the insert is movable across the concave inner surface (68) of the clamp to allow adjustment of a position of the insert (70) relative to the clamp (60) about an x axis and/or a y axis which are mutually perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (54). The clamp (60) is configured to secure the insert (70) in a selected position.
A digitally-based, thermal imaging device, comprises a tube-shaped body. Within the tube-shaped is contained a receiving optical sensor, a viewing computer display, and a rechargeable battery. The thermal imaging device also includes a rechargeable battery, an integrated control mechanism turret, and a data transfer interface turret.
A digitally-based, thermal imaging device, comprises a tube-shaped body. Within the tube-shaped is contained a receiving optical sensor, a viewing computer display, and a rechargeable battery. The thermal imaging device also includes a rechargeable battery, an integrated control mechanism turret, and a data transfer interface turret.
A securely mounting electronic device battery pack (B-PACK) for electronic devices includes an outer casing (102) and one or more power cells (202) disposed within the outer casing to provide power to an electronic device. A locking pin (104) is configured to traverse through a locking pin engagement opening (306) and locking spring (304) of a locking lever (114) of the electronic device when the locking lever is in an unlocked configuration. The locking lever is rotatable around a central axis between the unlocked and a locked configuration. A power interface port (106) engages a charging interface port (302) of the electronic device.
An optical device includes a digital visual data system, a forward optical assembly, and an elevation manual adjustment and a windage manual adjustment. The elevation manual adjustment and the windage manual adjustment are configured to adjust a position of a movable optical assembly containing an optical merging assembly independently moveable in relation to the forward optical assembly. The optical merging assembly includes a first wedge-shaped component receiving optical data from the forward optical assembly and a second wedge-shaped component adjacent to the first wedge-shaped component that receives and transmits the optical data from the first wedge-shaped component through the second wedge-shaped component toward an eyepiece assembly and that reflects digital visual data from a micro-display toward the eyepiece assembly to present a merged data view when viewed through the eyepiece assembly.
G02B 23/04 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors for the purpose of beam splitting or combining, e.g. fitted with eyepieces for more than one observer
G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator
F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnanceSupports or mountings therefor
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System optical magnification change without image quality deterioration or reduction
In an implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a digital signal from an image acquisition sensor, the digital signal encoded with an initial resolution. A video image is constructed from the digital signal to display on a micro display of an optical system, an initial linear dimension of the video image smaller than a linear dimension of an active area of the micro display. A display of the video image is initiated on the micro display using monochrome sub-pixels configured to act as independent pixels for display of the video image. A magnification request is received for the video image on the micro display, and the video image is adjusted on the micro display by increasing a linear dimension of the video image on the micro display by combining groups of monochrome sub-pixels to collectively represent a single pixel of the video image at the initial resolution.
H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
G02B 23/12 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices with means for image conversion or intensification
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Binoculars; telescopes; cameras [photography]; digital
cameras [photography]; laser pointers; telescopic sights for
firearms including night telescopic sights for firearms;
night vision devices; objectives [lenses] [optics]; optical
lamps; microphones; optical apparatus and instruments; photo
adapters; stands for photographic apparatus including stands
for optical devices; tripods for cameras.
