Patents by Inventor Helmut Wiedermann

Helmut Wiedermann 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
  • 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: 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
  • Patent number: 10365100
    Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator element for setting the position of a target mark of a sighting telescope having a front module and a rear module, and the front module and rear module are connected to one another by means of a coupling mechanism, which coupling mechanism can be manually actuated in order to separate the front module from the rear module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Peter Öttl, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Publication number: 20180252524
    Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator element for setting the position of a target mark of a sighting telescope having a front module and a rear module, and the front module and rear module are connected to one another by means of a coupling mechanism, which coupling mechanism can be manually actuated in order to separate the front module from the rear module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Peter Öttl, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Patent number: 9989362
    Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator element for setting the position of a target mark of a sighting telescope having a front module and a rear module, and the front module and rear module are connected to one another by means of a coupling mechanism, which coupling mechanism can be manually actuated in order to separate the front module from the rear module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Peter Öttl, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Publication number: 20160169672
    Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator element for setting the position of a target mark of a sighting telescope having a front module and a rear module, and the front module and rear module are connected to one another by means of a coupling mechanism, which coupling mechanism can be manually actuated in order to separate the front module from the rear module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.
    Inventors: Peter Öttl, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Patent number: 8875435
    Abstract: An Actuator is provided for setting at least one optical property, in particular the position of a crosshair, of an aiming device, in particular of a telescopic sight, with a coupling part rotatable about an axis of rotation, onto which the at least one index element can be pushed. The actuator has a guiding device for guiding the index element onto the coupling part which makes it possible to push the index element onto the coupling part in the direction of the axis of rotation of the coupling part and to prevent a rotation of the index element relative to the coupling part when it is completely and/or partly pushed onto the coupling part at least in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and preferably in all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG
    Inventors: Dietmar Menges, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Publication number: 20080289239
    Abstract: Actuator for setting at least one optical property, in particular the position of a crosshair, of an aiming device, in particular of a telescopic sight, with a coupling part rotatable about an axis of rotation, onto which the at least one index element can be pushed, wherein the actuator has a guiding device (11, 12) for guiding the index element (4) onto the coupling part (3) which makes it possible to push the index element (4) onto the coupling part (3) in the direction of the axis of rotation (5) of the coupling part (3) and prevents a rotation of the index element (4) relative to the coupling part (3) when it is completely and/or partly pushed onto the coupling part (3) at least in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation (5), preferably in all directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Dietmar Menges, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Patent number: 7246956
    Abstract: A camera (2) swivels on an observation telescope (1) between a shooting position in which the optical axis (6) of the camera objective (8) extends in the direction of the optical axis (7) of the telescope eyepiece (5) and an observation position in which the target is observable through the telescope eyepiece (5), by being fastened to a swivel arm (3) linked to the observation telescope (1) whereby the optical axes (6, 7) of the camera objective (8) and the telescope eyepiece (5) form an angle (?) in the observation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Swarovski Optik K.G.
    Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Helmut Wiedermann
  • Publication number: 20050078956
    Abstract: A camera (2) swivels on an observation telescope (1) between a shooting position in which the optical axis (6) of the camera objective (8) extends in the direction of the optical axis (7) of the telescope eyepiece (5) and an observation position in which the target is observable through the telescope eyepiece (5), by being fastened to a swivel arm (3) linked to the observation telescope (1) whereby the optical axes (6, 7) of the camera objective (8) and the telescope eyepiece (5) form an angle (?) in the observation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Ludwig Pernstich, Helmut Wiedermann