Systems and methods for an indicator for a weapon sight
US8408115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The systems and methods described herein provide military personnel with a swift and accurate means to return fire at a detected shooter. In particular, the systems and methods described herein relate to an indicator for a weapon sight. In some embodiments, the indicator is electromechanical. In some embodiments, the indicator is configured to be moveable such that when the weapon sight is aligned with the indicator, the weapon points in the direction of the detected shooter. In some embodiments, the indicator is attached to the weapon itself, while in other embodiments, the indicator is attached to the weapon mount. The weapon may be located on a ground vehicle, aircraft, or may be portable. In some embodiments, the system includes a processor configured to receive a shooter's location, determine the position of the indicator based on the received shooter location, and control the indicator to move into the determined position. In some embodiments, the system may provide the location of more than one shooter to military personnel and the location of the second shooter may be provided in the form of an aural or visual signal.
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