Device for displaying images that are recorded by means of a camera

• US 6,859,327 B2
• Filed: 12/11/2000
• Issued: 02/22/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Active Photonics AG Visualisierungs-Und Kommunikationsysteme
• Original Assignee: Active Photonics AG Visualisierungs-Und Kommunikationsysteme
• Inventors: Paul, Christian, Oberwalder, Hermann, Del Bianco, Alessandro, Reininger, Franz
• Primary Examiner(s): Epps, Georgia
• Assistant Examiner(s): Harrington, Alicia M.
• Application Number:
  US10/149,196
• Publication Number:
  US 20030058544A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,534 Days
• Field of Search: 359630-632, 359/643, 359/649, 359/815, 359/817, 359/880, 348/158, 348/162, 348/164, 345 7- 9
• US Class Current: 359/630
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/042 Optical devices night vision goggles G02B23/12
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0176 characterised by mechanical features

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to provide prior art equipment, especially for firemen, in the form of helmets (2) and/or breathing masks (3) with a display unit for infrared images. A mask (6) for displaying images on a display (20) is provided, whereby the images are recorded by a camera (13). The inventive mask comprises a frame (18) having a seal (17) that, when the mask (6) is used, rests on an assigned bearing surface (5), e.g. the visor (5) of a breathing mask (3), in such a way that a sealed chamber (19) is formed between the mask (6) and the bearing surface (5).

Claims

1. Device for display of images recorded with a camera, on a screen, characterized by a frame which surrounds the screen and on which there is a seal which when the device is being used adjoins an assigned contact surface so that a closed space is formed between the device and the contact surface, wherein the contact surface is the lens of a breathing mask or a helmet.

2. Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the screen is connected via a connection to a mounting means for attachment to a helmet.

3. Device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connection is movable.

4. Device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the connection is spring-elastic.

5. Device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mounting means is tightly clampable to the helmet via at least one elastic means or means of variable length.

6. Device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mounting means is made essentially Y-shaped and is suspendable via hooks on the edge of the helmet.

7. Device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mounting means comprises a shell which is matched to the helmet and into which the camera is preferably integrated.

8. Device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the camera is attached to the mounting means.

9. Device as claimed in claim 2, wherein there are two screens which each are surrounded by a frame with a seal and are located in the field of vision of the eye and wherein the frames are attached to a clip-shaped connection.

10. Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the screen is attachable to the breathing mask via attachment means.

11. Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the screen is partially transparent.

12. Device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a mask, within the frame of which there is at least one screen.

13. Device for display of images recorded with a camera, on a screen, characterized by a frame which surrounds the screen and on which there is a seal which when the device is being used adjoins an assigned contact surface so that a closed space is formed between the device and the contact surface, wherein the seal is attached interchangeably to the frame.

14. Device as claimed in claim 13, further comprising a mask, within the frame of which there is at least one screen.

15. Device as claimed in claim 13, wherein there are two screens which each are surrounded by a frame with a seal and are located in the field of vision of the eye and wherein the frames are attached to a clip-shaped connection.

16. A display mask, comprising:

a display device comprising

a display screen,

a frame mounting and surrounding the display screen,

a seal attached to the frame, the seal affixed to sealingly contact an exterior surface of a lens of a mask or helmet so that a sealed, closed space forms between the lens and the frame; and

a mounting system connected to the display device for mounting the display device so that the frame is positionable against the exterior surface of the faceplate.

17. The mask of claim 16, further comprising:

an infrared camera operatively connected to the display screen,

the camera located vertically above the frame; and

and adjustable connecting link located intermediate the frame and the camera,

the connecting part being adjustable to adjust a tilt of the camera.

18. The mask of claim 16, further comprising:

a set of hooks attached to the frame to secure the frame to the lens of the faceplate.

19. The mask of claim 16, wherein the mounting system allows mounting and demounting of the display device with the frame positioned against the lens while a user is wearing a breathing mask or a helmet.

20. The mask of claim 16, wherein the mounting system permits mounting of the mask onto a helmet or a breathing mask being worn be a user and permits removal of the mask without removing the helmet from the user.