Abstract: A system includes an input/output (I/O) interface, a processor coupled to the I/O interface, and a memory accessible to the processor. The I/O interface may be configured to receive data from one or more sensors and to provide control signals to one or more actuators. The memory may store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive sensor signals from the one or more sensors and send actuator signals to the one or more actuators to control movement of a plurality of discrete stair lifts of a staircase based on the received sensor signals.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a stairway system may include a staircase having a plurality of steps and including a plurality of actuators. Each step may be coupled to one or more actuators and may be configured to move vertically in coordination with one or more other steps to provide a virtual platform to carry a user from a first elevation to a second elevation as the user moves. A control system may cause the virtual platform to move continuously along the staircase by progressively adjusting a sequential set of steps to a common elevation, such that a user can walk forward across a level platform formed from two or more steps while the virtual platform changes elevation carrying the user.

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: 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 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: A firearm scope comprises an optical sensor to capture video data, a display, a transceiver configured to communicate data wirelessly through a communication channel, and a controller. The controller can be configured to provide a portion of the video data to the display, provide media content including the video data to the transceiver for wireless transmission, receive a signal from the communication channel in response to the wireless transmission, and selectively modify the portion of the video data to the display in response to receiving the signal.

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: 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 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.