Abstract: In some embodiments, a firearm system can include an optical scope. The optical scope may include a direct-view optics assembly and a switchable microdisplay element. The direct-view optics assembly can include an objective lens and a viewing lens, and may be configured to direct and focus light received by the objective lens toward the viewing lens. The switchable microdisplay element may be configured to selectively interrupt a light path between the objective lens and the viewing lens to present image data to the viewing lens.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an optical scope includes a direct-view optics assembly including an objective lens and a viewing lens. The direct-view optics assembly may be configured to direct and focus light from a view area received by the objective lens toward the viewing lens. The optical scope may further include a selectable element accessible by a user to select one of a direct-view mode and a digital-view mode and a switchable circuit element configured to selectively interrupt a light path between the objective lens and the viewing lens in response to selection of the digital-view mode.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus can include an optical device configured to provide a day view image mode and a night view image mode. The optical device may include an optics assembly configured to receive light from a view area and a control circuit including one or more sensors and a display interface. The control circuit may be configured to receive a mode selection input and to selectively enable at least one of the display interface and the one or more sensors in response to the mode selection input indicating a night view image mode. The optical device may also include an optical element responsive to a signal from the control circuit to direct at least a portion of the light toward the one or more sensors.

Abstract: A method includes providing a visual representation of a targeting environment to a display of a rifle scope, where the visual representation includes a target and a reticle. The method further includes receiving a trigger pull signal at a processor coupled to the display, determining an impact location of a virtual shot in response to receiving the trigger pull signal, and dynamically adjusting the target within the visual representation in response to determining the impact location.

Abstract: A rifle scope includes a housing configured to mount to a rifle. The rifle scope further includes a network transceiver within the housing and configured to communicate bi-directionally with at least one of a network and an electronic device configurable to communicate with to the network.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a device may include a laser rangefinder circuit including an emitter configured to direct a focused beam toward a view area and including one or more optical sensors configured to receive light including ambient light and reflections associated with the view area. The device may further include a processor coupled to the laser rangefinder and configured to determine an edge of an object within the view area based on measurements of the reflections.

Abstract: A rifle scope includes a housing configured to mount to a rifle. The rifle scope further includes a network transceiver within the housing and configured to communicate bi-directionally with at least one of a network and an electronic device configurable to communicate with to the network.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a firearm and a bolt latch mechanism coupled to the firearm. The bolt latch mechanism may be configured to capture a bolt of the firearm after each discharge of the firearm. Further, the bolt latch mechanism may include a latch release button accessible by a user to release the bolt to chamber a next round.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a trigger assembly including a bi-stable switch system configured to selectively engage a portion of the sear in a first state and to transition from the first state to a second state to selectively disengage the portion of the sear in response to an electrical signal.

Abstract: A rifle scope includes an image sensor configured to capture visual data corresponding to a view area, a display, and a controller coupled to the display and the image sensor. The controller is configured to apply a first stabilization parameter to at least a portion of the visual data to produce a stabilized view, to provide the stabilized view and a reticle to the display, and to apply a second stabilization parameter to stabilize the reticle relative to the stabilized view in response to motion.

Abstract: A method includes defining a designation point on a target within a view area of a scope coupled to a firearm and determining an angular motion deviation of a muzzle of the firearm from the designation point. The method further includes initiating firing of the firearm when the angular motion deviation is below an acceptable level.

Abstract: A viewing device includes a laser rangefinder circuit configured to capture range data associated with a target within a view area and at least one sensor configured to capture orientation data associated with an aim-point of the laser rangefinder circuit concurrently with capturing the range data. The viewing device further includes a controller coupled to the laser rangefinder and to the at least one sensor and configured to automatically determine a range to the target from the range data based on the orientation data and a target location within the view area.

Abstract: A viewing device includes a laser rangefinder circuit configured to capture range data associated with a target within a view area and at least one sensor configured to capture orientation data associated with an aim-point of the laser rangefinder circuit concurrently with capturing the range data. The viewing device further includes a controller coupled to the laser rangefinder and to the at least one sensor and configured to automatically determine a range to the target from the range data based on the orientation data and a target location within the view area.

Abstract: A trigger assembly includes a trigger shoe configured to disengage a sear to release a firing mechanism in response to force applied by a user. The trigger assembly further includes a blocking mechanism configured to selectively prevent the release of the firing mechanism in response to a control signal.

Abstract: A method of providing proximity detection includes receiving a signal at a rifle scope indicating proximity of a second rifle scope. The method further includes providing a visual alert to a display of the rifle scope based on the proximity.

Abstract: A rifle scope including a display, at least one optical sensor to capture video of a view area, and image processing circuitry coupled to the display and the at least one optical sensor. The image processing circuitry is configured to select visual elements within a sequence of frames of the video and to align the visual elements within adjacent frames of the sequence of frames to produce a video output corresponding to the view area that is stabilized relative to a target. The image processing circuit is configured to provide the video output to the display.

Abstract: A rifle scope includes an image sensor configured to capture visual data corresponding to a view area, a display, and a controller coupled to the display and the image sensor. The controller is configured to apply a first stabilization parameter to at least a portion of the visual data to produce a stabilized view, to provide the stabilized view and a reticle to the display, and to apply a second stabilization parameter to stabilize the reticle relative to the stabilized view in response to motion.

Abstract: A rifle scope includes at least one optical sensor configured to capture optical data corresponding to at least one of a barrel of a firearm and an appendage coupled to the barrel. The rifle scope further includes a controller coupled to the at least one optical sensor and configured to determine an angular position of the barrel in response to capturing the optical data. The controller is configured to automatically determine an alignment of the rifle scope relative to the barrel in response to determining the angular position.

Abstract: A precision guided handgun includes a handgun and includes a sensor circuit coupled to the handgun and configured to capture optical data associated with a view area. The precision guided handgun further includes a controller coupled to the handgun and configured to process the optical data to detect a foreground object within the optical data. The controller automatically selects the foreground object as a target.

Abstract: A method includes receiving location data corresponding to a physical location of a user at a computing device and receiving prey data corresponding to a relative position of an animal at the computing device from a gun scope. The method further includes determining a location of the animal relative to the computing device based on the location data and the prey data.