Jun 2, 2026

US12644671 - Sighting device and method for setting a sighting device

A method for setting a sighting device with a telescopic sight and an attachment device is provided. The attachment device includes a display, a control element, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and is connected to the telescopic sight such that the display can be observed through the telescopic sight. The method includes displaying a center marking at a center position on the display and activating a first interaction mode, in which the center position of the center marking can be shifted into a new center position by operating at least one control element, displaying a circular marking and activating the second interaction mode, in which the size of the circular marking is changeable by operating at least one control element, and storing display information regarding the new center position and the size of the circular marking in the non-transitory computer-readable storage device.

Assignee: Carl Zeiss AG
Inventors: Carsten Backhaus, Constantin Klug
Filing date: 2024-10-20

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The patent describes a sighting device that integrates a zoomable telescopic sight with an attachment device featuring a display and control elements, allowing users to adjust sight settings through an interactive interface. It includes a wireless communication system for transmitting zoom information between the telescopic sight and the attachment device, enhancing precision in sight alignment.

Claim 1

1 . A sighting device, comprising: a zoomable telescopic sight; and an attachment device, the attachment device including an attachment device display, at least one control element, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the attachment device being connected to the zoomable telescopic sight such that the attachment device display can be observed through the zoomable telescopic sight, wherein the zoomable telescopic sight includes a zoom sensor configured to determine zoom information regarding the zoomable telescopic sight and a first radio unit, wherein the attachment device includes a second radio unit, and wherein the zoom sensor, the first radio unit, and the second radio unit are configured such that the zoom information can be transmitted wirelessly to the attachment device. a zoomable telescopic sight; and an attachment device, the attachment device including an attachment device display, at least one control element, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the attachment device being connected to the zoomable telescopic sight such that the attachment device display can be observed through the zoomable telescopic sight, wherein the zoomable telescopic sight includes a zoom sensor configured to determine zoom information regarding the zoomable telescopic sight and a first radio unit, wherein the attachment device includes a second radio unit, and wherein the zoom sensor, the first radio unit, and the second radio unit are configured such that the zoom information can be transmitted wirelessly to the attachment device.

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