Patent ID: 7733370
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
1. A night vision camera system comprising: a linkage configured to attach to a vehicle; a light fixedly attached to the linkage; a housing attached to the light and including a first electrical interface; a night vision camera having a second electrical interface configured to engage the first electrical interface, the first and second electrical interface cooperating to fix an orientation of the night vision camera relative to the light for use on the vehicle; a quick release mount including a member attached to the linkage and biased to engage the night vision camera; and wherein applying a single motion force against the member causes the member to disengage the night vision camera; a handle including a third electrical interface, when the second electrical interface is detached from the first electrical interface of the housing the third electrical interface being configured to engage the second electrical interface and fix an orientation of the night vision camera relative to the handle to form an assembly for portable use; wherein a display device is attached to the handle, and the display device receives electrical power from a battery in the handle and receives a video signal from the night vision camera through the second and third electrical interfaces.