Patents by Inventor Christoph Frech

Christoph Frech has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230283882
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel, and a processing unit. The image capturing channel may include a camera module with an autofocus function. The sight channel may include a focusing lens and sensor connect to the processing unit for detecting the movement of the focusing lens. The processing unit may be programmed to trigger the autofocus function when termination of movement of the focusing lens is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
  • Patent number: 11716528
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel with a camera module, wherein the sight channel and the image capturing channel are coupled to one another by means of an adjusting mechanism such that a first image detail observed in the sight channel essentially corresponds to a second image detail captured by the camera module; an interface module for establishing a connection with an electronic terminal; a processing unit; a memory unit, and a support unit, in which support unit the sight channel is arranged, wherein a heat dissipation device is formed between the support unit and the processing unit and/or between the support unit and a housing of the sight channel and/or on the camera module. The invention moreover relates to an observation and image capturing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
  • Patent number: 11553169
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device having at least one sight channel and having an image capturing channel, wherein the image capturing channel comprises a camera module for electronically capturing images, and wherein in the sight channel, a first beam path is formed by a first objective, a first focusing lens, an erecting system and a first eyepiece, and wherein in the image capturing channel, a second beam path is formed by a second objective, a second focusing lens and a second eyepiece, and wherein the first focusing lens and the second focusing lens are displaceable together by means of a first focusing unit, and wherein in the first beam path of the sight channel, a reference image plane is determined by a reticle or by an image reproduced by projection optics, and that the first eyepiece of the sight channel is displaceable by means of a second focusing unit for focusing on the reference image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech
  • Publication number: 20210400186
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel with a camera module, wherein the sight channel and the image capturing channel are coupled to one another by means of an adjusting mechanism such that a first image detail observed in the sight channel essentially corresponds to a second image detail captured by the camera module; an interface module for establishing a connection with an electronic terminal; a processing unit; a memory unit, and a support unit, in which support unit the sight channel is arranged, wherein a heat dissipation device is formed between the support unit and the processing unit and/or between the support unit and a housing of the sight channel and/or on the camera module. The invention moreover relates to an observation and image capturing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
  • Patent number: 11140312
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel with a camera module, wherein the sight channel and the image capturing channel are coupled to one another by means of an adjusting mechanism such that a first image detail observed in the sight channel essentially corresponds to a second image detail captured by the camera module; at least one interface module for establishing a connection with an electronic terminal; a processing unit; at least one memory unit, wherein the memory unit is formed for storing parameters and/or functions, wherein an electronic operating button is provided for retrieving a preselected parameter and carrying out a function. The invention moreover relates to an observation and image capturing system and a method for the retrieval of parameters and/or the execution of functions with an observation and image capturing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
  • Publication number: 20210058602
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device having at least one sight channel and having an image capturing channel, wherein the image capturing channel comprises a camera module for electronically capturing images, and wherein in the sight channel, a first beam path is formed by a first objective, a first focusing lens, an erecting system and a first eyepiece, and wherein in the image capturing channel, a second beam path is formed by a second objective, a second focusing lens and a second eyepiece, and wherein the first focusing lens and the second focusing lens are displaceable together by means of a first focusing unit, and wherein in the first beam path of the sight channel, a reference image plane is determined by a reticle or by an image reproduced by projection optics, and that the first eyepiece of the sight channel is displaceable by means of a second focusing unit for focusing on the reference image plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech
  • Publication number: 20210021755
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device comprising at least one sight channel and an image capturing channel with a camera module, wherein the sight channel and the image capturing channel are coupled to one another by means of an adjusting mechanism such that a first image detail observed in the sight channel essentially corresponds to a second image detail captured by the camera module; at least one interface module for establishing a connection with an electronic terminal; a processing unit; at least one memory unit, wherein the memory unit is formed for storing parameters and/or functions, wherein an electronic operating button is provided for retrieving a preselected parameter and carrying out a function. The invention moreover relates to an observation and image capturing system and a method for the retrieval of parameters and/or the execution of functions with an observation and image capturing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
  • Publication number: 20190170998
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long range optical apparatus, an operating part of a long range optical apparatus, an accessory part of a long range optical apparatus and a method for producing a long range optical device, in particular, a binocular or monocular telescope, spotting scope, rifle scope, night vision device or range finder, and/or at least one accessory part and/or at least one operating part and/or at least one housing part of the long range optical apparatus, wherein the long range optical apparatus comprises at least one housing, characterized in that the long range optical apparatus and/or the at least one accessory part and/or the at least one operating part and/or the at least one housing part is/are produced at least partially with at least one 3D printing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Peter Öttl, Andreas Zimmermann, Christoph Frech, Florian Schletterer, Dale Forbes, Daniel Nindl, Martin Leitner
  • Patent number: 10139615
    Abstract: A binoculars, with a housing (2) and a support means, wherein at least one mount (3) is provided between the housing (2) and the support means for forming a mechanical connection, and wherein the at least one mount (3) includes an interface for forming an electrical or electronic connection between the housing (2) and the support means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Rene Zangerl
  • Publication number: 20160341949
    Abstract: The invention relates to a long-range optical device (1), in particular binoculars, with a housing (2) and a support means, wherein at least one mount (3) is provided between the housing (2) and the support means for forming a mechanical connection, and wherein the at least one mount (3) comprises an interface for forming an electrical or electronic connection between the housing (2) and the support means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Rene Zangerl