Jun 23, 2026

US12663239 - Adjustable weapon sight system and method of control

An weapon sight system includes a weapon sight having body with an optical element that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the optical element. The weapon sight includes a controller in electronic communication with and configured to control a light source. The light source may include an LED for generating a reticle image on the optical element at a plurality of different brightness conditions. The light source may include an array of LEDs for generating multiple different reticle images on the optical element. The weapon sight includes a Hall effect sensor in electronic communication with the controller to adjust user-selectable settings including reticle brightness or reticle image. The weapon sight system includes a magnetic input device for providing an input to the Hall effect sensor of the weapon sight.

Assignee: EOTech, LLC
Inventors: Mark David Miller, John Anthony Bailey, Brian Keith Socha
Filing date: 2023-08-24

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The patent describes an adjustable weapon sight system that incorporates a controller, light source, and Hall effect sensor to manage user-selectable settings for reticle brightness and design. This system allows for enhanced customization through a magnetic input device that communicates with the Hall effect sensor, enabling adjustments without direct contact.

Claim 1

1 . A weapon sight comprising: a body; a controller enclosed within the body; a power source in electronic communication with the controller and enclosed within the body; a light source in electronic communication with and controlled by the controller, the light source disposed within the body and operable to generate a reticle image; a frame extending from the body; an optical element, the optical element supported within the frame and arranged to visually display the reticle image and being one of reflective or holographic; and a Hall effect sensor in electronic communication with the controller, the Hall effect sensor arranged to generate an input signal in response to a magnet of an input tool coming into proximity to the Hall effect sensor; wherein the controller is operable to adjust a user-selectable setting associated with the reticle image in response to receiving the input signal generated by the Hall effect sensor, wherein the user-selectable setting is one of: a brightness profile setting, a reticle design setting, an azimuth adjustment setting, an elevation adjustment setting, or combinations thereof; and wherein the input tool is separate from the weapon sight. a body; a controller enclosed within the body; a power source in electronic communication with the controller and enclosed within the body; a light source in electronic communication with and controlled by the controller, the light source disposed within the body and operable to generate a reticle image; a frame extending from the body; an optical element, the optical element supported within the frame and arranged to visually display the reticle image and being one of reflective or holographic; and a Hall effect sensor in electronic communication with the controller, the Hall effect sensor arranged to generate an input signal in response to a magnet of an input tool coming into proximity to the Hall effect sensor; wherein the controller is operable to adjust a user-selectable setting associated with the reticle image in response to receiving the input signal generated by the Hall effect sensor, wherein the user-selectable setting is one of: a brightness profile setting, a reticle design setting, an azimuth adjustment setting, an elevation adjustment setting, or combinations thereof; and wherein the input tool is separate from the weapon sight.

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