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).
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Patent number: 12010420Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Swarovski-Optik AG & Co KG.Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
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Publication number: 20230283882Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
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Patent number: 11716528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
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Patent number: 11553169Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech
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Publication number: 20210400186Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
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Patent number: 11140312Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
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Publication number: 20210058602Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech
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Publication number: 20210021755Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Thomas Salzburger, Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Daniel Nindl, Helmut Wiedermann, Gerd Schreiter
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Publication number: 20190170998Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Peter Öttl, Andreas Zimmermann, Christoph Frech, Florian Schletterer, Dale Forbes, Daniel Nindl, Martin Leitner
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Patent number: 10139615Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Rene Zangerl
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Publication number: 20160341949Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Swarovski-Optik KG.Inventors: Christoph Heinrich, Christoph Frech, Rene Zangerl