Targeting display system and method

US8939366B1 · US · B1

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Publication numberUS-8939366-B1
Application numberUS-201213658681-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB1
Filing dateOct 23, 2012
Priority dateOct 23, 2012
Publication dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 27, 2015

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Systems and methods for displaying information on a targeting display are provided. A method comprises positioning a targeted object proximate a center of a targeting display image and providing a reticle below the target object. The reticle is configured to identify the targeted object to a user of the targeting display. The method further comprises providing a first plurality of data elements positioned along a vertical axis upon which the targeted object and reticle are also positioned. The first plurality of data elements include a range to the target, an azimuth to the target, and one or more error estimates relating to at least one of the range to the target or the azimuth to the target. The method further comprises providing a second plurality of data elements within a plurality of areas positioned proximate to one or more borders of the targeting display image.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of displaying information on a targeting display, the method comprising: positioning a targeted object proximate a center of a targeting display image; providing a reticle below the targeted object in the targeting display image, wherein the reticle is configured to identify the targeted object to a user of the targeting display, and wherein the targeted object remains uncovered by the reticle; providing a first plurality of data elements positi…

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    Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

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What does patent US8939366B1 cover?
Systems and methods for displaying information on a targeting display are provided. A method comprises positioning a targeted object proximate a center of a targeting display image and providing a reticle below the target object. The reticle is configured to identify the targeted object to a user of the targeting display. The method further comprises providing a first plurality of data elements…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Kelly John T, Rockwell Collins Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F41G9/00. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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