Spotting scope with integrated laser rangefinder and related methods
US11002833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0141
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical instrument, such as a spotting scope, is provided. The optical instrument may include a range finder configured to calculate or otherwise determine a distance between the optical instrument and an identified object. The optical instrument may also include a display and a user interface. In some embodiments, an operation system associated with the optical instrument may include sensing touchless gestures. For example, hand gestures or eye gestures may be used to navigate a user interface, to actuate the laser range finder, to alter the brightness of a display, or to carry out any of a number of other operational commands.
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