Firearm sighting device and system
View Patent ↗A targeting device for a firearm having a sighting device, the targeting device having a mount capable of being secured to the fire arm, and a camera capable of capturing images in a field of view including the sighting device, the camera being adjustable relative to the sighting device such that it can be aligned with the sighting device.
1 . A targeting device for a firearm having a sighting device, the targeting device comprising:
a mount capable of being secured to the fire arm at a distance behind the sighting device, the mount being separate from the sighting device;
a camera capable of capturing images in a field of view including the sighting device, the camera being adjustable relative to the sighting device such that it can be aligned with the sighting device.
2 . The targeting device of claim 1 wherein the camera comprises at least one infrared illuminator.
3 . The targeting device of claim 1 wherein the camera comprises at least one thermo-optic component.
4 . The targeting device of claim 1 wherein the camera includes optical zoom capabilities.
5 . The targeting device of claim 1 further comprising a transmitter capable of transmitting images captured by the camera to a display device.
6 . The targeting device of claim 5 wherein the transmitter is capable of a wired connection to the display device.
7 . The targeting device of claim 5 wherein the transmitter is capable of a wireless connection to the display device.
8 . A targeting device for a firearm having a sighting device, the targeting device comprising:
a mount capable of being secured to the fire arm at a distance behind the sighting device, the mount being separate from the sighting device;
a camera capable of capturing images in a field of view including the sighting device, the camera being adjustable relative to the sighting device such that it can be aligned with the sighting device; and
a transmitter capable of transmitting images captured by the camera to a display device;
wherein the camera comprises optical zoom capabilities, at least one infrared illuminator and at least one thermo-optic component.
9 . The targeting device of claim 1 further comprising a transmitter capable of transmitting images captured by the camera to a remote display device that is separate from the camera.
10 . The targeting device of claim 1 further comprising a height adjustment knob that facilitates a vertical alignment of the camera relative to the sighting device.
11 . The targeting device of claim 10 wherein the height adjustment knob comprises a threaded rod.
12 . The targeting device of claim 1 further comprising a battery compartment disposed on the mount.
13 . The targeting device of claim 12 wherein, further comprising a height adjustment knob that facilitates a vertical alignment of the camera relative to the sighting device, wherein the height adjustment knob is capable of moving the camera vertically relative to and without moving the battery compartment.
14 . The targeting device of claim 12 , wherein the camera is disposed in a camera housing that is separate from the battery compartment.
15 . The targeting device of claim 14 , further comprising a power switch disposed on the camera housing capable of directing power to a powered component.
16 . The targeting device of claim 14 wherein the powered component comprises a reticle selector, and wherein the power switch can control whether power is provided to the reticle selector.
17 . The targeting device of claim 14 wherein the powered component comprises an infrared illuminator, and wherein the power switch can control whether power is provided to the infrared illuminator.
18 . The targeting device of claim 14 wherein the powered component comprises a thermal-optic component, and wherein the power switch can control whether power is provided to the thermal-optic component.
19 . The targeting device of claim 2 wherein the infrared illuminator comprises a beam width adjustment control.
20 . The targeting device of claim 2 wherein the infrared illuminator comprises a brightness control.