Wireless, waterproof remote video weapon mounted sighting system, SmartSight

Abstract

A wireless waterproof remotely operated weapon mounted sighting system consisting of three components: a weapon-mounted camera with power supply and wireless connectivity, an operator borne CPU with wireless real time image receiving, and HMD, for operator viewing of the combat environment. The adjustable/zero-able sighting reticle, enables the operator precision surgical strike capability from cover or concealment. The system enables an operator to view surroundings plus aim and fire the weapon with minimal operator exposure to hostile fire, as is the case in conventional weapon sighting systems.

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         4 . A remote weapon mounted viewing system comprising:
 a camera module mounted on a weapon for capturing an image of a field of view of the weapon;   a wire for transmitting the image;   an operator module for receiving the image transmitted by the camera module and for communicating the image wherein the operator module overlays a software generated sighting reticule on the image; and   a head mounted display for receiving the image from the operator module and displaying the image to a weapon operator.   
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . A remote weapon mounted viewing system comprising:
 a camera module mounted on a weapon for capturing an image of a field of view of the weapon;   means for transmitting the image;   an operator module for receiving the image transmitted by the camera module, for overlaying a software generated sighting reticule on the image and for communicating the image; and   a head mounted display for receiving the image from the operator module and displaying the image to a weapon operator.