Jul 22, 2025

US12366953 - User interface for viewing optic with wind direction capture

A user interface for displaying and entering a wind bearing comprises a circle or broken circle with one or more markings about its perimeter. The displayed marking or markings correspond to a relative wind direction input by a user. The displayed markings are able to update automatically as the user faces a new direction.

Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
Inventors: Todd Clermont, Ben Farrell
Filing date: 2023-03-29

The patent describes a user interface for optics that visually indicates wind direction using a circle with illuminated markings that update as the user changes orientation. This technology aims to enhance the user’s situational awareness by providing real-time feedback on wind conditions relative to their compass heading.

Claim 1

An apparatus with a processor for controlling a viewing optic comprising: a circle or a broken circle and a plurality of marks spaced about the perimeter of the circle or the broken circle, wherein the plurality of marks correspond to a wind direction, and further wherein the plurality of marks luminate as a user faces a new direction to provide visual feedback relative to a compass heading. a circle or a broken circle and a plurality of marks spaced about the perimeter of the circle or the broken circle, wherein the plurality of marks correspond to a wind direction, and further wherein the plurality of marks luminate as a user faces a new direction to provide visual feedback relative to a compass heading.

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