Precision targeting system for firearms
US7404268B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G5/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A precision targeting system for a firearm has an image capturing scope, a processor, and an actuator. In one embodiment, a user indicates when he wants to lock onto the target, and then readjust his aim after receiving feedback from the system. In another embodiment, the system automatically locks onto the target. After lock on, the system compares successive images, and determines if the target has moved in the firearm sight. If movement has occurred, the system calculates the degree of the movement, and sends appropriate signals to an actuator which corrects the aim of the firearm. The system thereby converts reasonably good aim into precision aim.
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