Patent ID: 8471917
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
1. A night vision camera assembly mounted on a vehicle that is adaptable for portable use; the night vision camera assembly comprising: a night vision camera having a first electrical connector adapted to detachably engage one of a second electrical connector and a third electrical connector in order to provide electrical power to the camera; the second electrical connector being secured to housing that includes a light and a linkage configured for attachment to the vehicle; the third electrical connector being secured to a first handle that includes a battery for portable use; the second electrical connector and the third electrical connector including a surface that is biased towards and lockingly engages the first electrical connector to form a quick disconnect mount; and the quick disconnect mount capable of being disengaged by manually applying a force against the surface; wherein the first handle further includes at least one selected from the group of a display device and a video output connector; wherein the display device receives electrical power from the battery and a video signal from the night vision camera, thereby allowing the user to dynamically view the image received by the night vision camera; wherein the video output connector is configured to provide the video signal to another external or remote display device.