Patent ID: 8651381
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
1. A sighting apparatus for a firearm capable of firing at least a first and second projectile out of a firearm barrel, the sighting apparatus comprising (a) a video camera having a sufficient frame speed rate and resolution to be capable of tracking a path of the first projectile when shot from the firearm and capturing a series of images, the series of images including (b) a video display screen for the user to employ to sight the target and aim the firearm, the video display including a display of an image of the target containing field and a fixed reticle positioned to permit the user to aim the firearm by positioning the reticle over the target, (c) a processor including wherein the computer program and processor process the at least first, second and third images to determine a spatial difference between a position of the target relative to the reticle in the first image, and a position of the projectile relative to the reticle in the third image, and correcting for deviations from linear in the path of the projectile between the firearm and the target field by automatically shifting the target field to position the point of impact of the projectile, or the point where the projectile passes the intended point of impact, at the center of the fixed reticle on the video display to account for the deviations caused by environmental factors, gravity and firearm parameters without the use of sensors for the environmental factors to improve likelihood of the second projectile striking the target when the center of the reticle is positioned on the target; and (d) said sighting apparatus is arranged to be used on various types of weapons and weapon systems and is movable from a weapon or weapon system of a first type to a weapon or weapon system of a second type without having to make changes to the sighting apparatus and without having to input any data to the sighting apparatus whatsoever.