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Self-calibrating targeting sight

US9046322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2011
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/105
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A targeting sight having viewing optics, a focal plane array and an alignment frame having an aperture that defines a target area that is mounted proximal the muzzle of a weapon. Electronic processing means is provided to define a crosshair in the viewing optics. The alignment frame is illuminated with a beam and the reflected portion of the beam is received by the focal plane array and is processed to position the crosshair with respect to the aperture.

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