Display, device, method, and computer program for indicating a clear shot
First Claim
1. A system for indicating to a user a clear shot along a projectile trajectory to a target, the system comprising:
- a) a computing element for determining the projectile trajectory,b) a display having a plurality of trajectory path indicators, andc) a memory connected to the computing element,wherein the display is connected to the computing element, andwherein the projectile trajectory of an individual weapon is calibrated by inputting a single value representing the height of the projectile trajectory at a predetermined intermediate range to the target when the target is at a predetermined range,whereby the user is informed regarding whether or not an obstacle is in the projectile trajectory.
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Abstract
An improved display provides information regarding a projectile trajectory so that a user is informed whether or not there is a clear shot. Such information facilitates accurate, effective, and safe firearm and bow use by providing indications regarding obstacles that are between the shooter and target and which may or may not be in the projectile trajectory. The improved display provides one or more path indicators shown over the cross hairs. In some embodiments the highest point in the projectile trajectory (being a true aim point) is indicated in relation to the visualized target and possible obstacles. An improved rangefinder device generally includes a range sensor operable to determine a first range to a target, a tilt sensor operable to determine an angle to the target relative to the device, and a computing element, coupled with the range sensor and the tilt sensor, operable to determine an accurate projectile trajectory based on the first range and the determined angle. In some embodiments any obstacle in the projectile trajectory is automatically ranged and an indication is provided that the obstacle will interfere with the clear shot. A game display embodiment provides education regarding the technology. Enhanced rangefinders have digital cameras and high-resolution displays. Some embodiments adapt a mobile smart device such as an iPhone with a range sensor to be a high resolution rangefinder with a touch screen, GPS, and video analysis capabilities.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for indicating to a user a clear shot along a projectile trajectory to a target, the system comprising:
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a) a computing element for determining the projectile trajectory, b) a display having a plurality of trajectory path indicators, and c) a memory connected to the computing element, wherein the display is connected to the computing element, and wherein the projectile trajectory of an individual weapon is calibrated by inputting a single value representing the height of the projectile trajectory at a predetermined intermediate range to the target when the target is at a predetermined range, whereby the user is informed regarding whether or not an obstacle is in the projectile trajectory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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