公开(公告)号：US20150377589A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14748784

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, LLC

Inventor： David Earl Adamson

IPC: F41G5/06

CPC classification number: F41G5/06 ,  F41A19/69 ,  F41G5/14 ,  F41G5/24 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04774 ,  Y10T74/20012 ,  Y10T74/20207

Abstract: An apparatus. The apparatus includes electrical circuitry for selectably controlling a first and a second weapon system different from the first weapon system. The electrical circuitry includes a first switch including a first pole and a pole. The apparatus also includes a first connector having a first terminal coupled to a common terminal of the first pole. A second connector has a first terminal coupled to a common terminal of the second pole. The first connector is configured to couple to a first weapon system mounted on a mobile platform; and the second connector is configured to couple to a second weapon system mounted on the mobile platform. The first weapons system is configured to operate when the first switch is in a first positon and the second weapon system is configured to operate when the first switch is in a second position.

Abstract translation: 一种装置 该装置包括用于可选地控制不同于第一武器系统的第一和第二武器系统的电路。 电路包括第一开关，其包括第一极和极。 该装置还包括具有耦合到第一极的公共端子的第一端子的第一连接器。 第二连接器具有耦合到第二极的公共端子的第一端子。 第一连接器被配置为耦合到安装在移动平台上的第一武器系统; 并且第二连接器被配置为耦合到安装在移动平台上的第二武器系统。 第一武器系统被配置为在第一开关处于第一位置时操作，并且第二武器系统被配置为在第一开关处于第二位置时操作。

公开(公告)号：US20140300967A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14356801

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, LLC

Inventor： Michael M. Tilleman ,  Jon R. Lyford

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0101 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  G02B27/4205 ,  G02B2027/0105

Abstract: A display system includes an optical component having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface comprises a diffractive optical element, and a projector system to create a projected image on the optical component. The projector includes an illumination source that emits electromagnetic radiation within a predetermined spectral band, an image generator that ascribes image characteristics to the radiation, and an optically-powered component that directs the radiation at the first surface of the optical component. The diffractive optical element reflects at least a portion of the radiation in a predetermined direction. The optical component has zero optical power for transmitted light. The optical component transmits at least a portion of the ambient scenery within a predetermined spectral band within a field-of-view of the projected image. The projected image maintains substantial boresight alignment with the ambient image.

Abstract translation: 显示系统包括具有第一和第二表面的光学部件，其中第一表面包括衍射光学元件，以及用于在光学部件上产生投影图像的投影仪系统。 投影仪包括在预定光谱带内发射电磁辐射的照明源，将图像特性归于辐射的图像发生器，以及引导光学部件的第一表面处的辐射的光学部件。 衍射光学元件将辐射的至少一部分沿预定方向反射。 光学部件对透射光具有零光功率。 光学部件在投影图像的视场内的预定光谱带内发送环境景观的至少一部分。 投影图像保持与环境图像的实质的视轴对齐。

公开(公告)号：EP4528785A2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-26

申请号：EP25157433.1

申请日：2023-03-27

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： CARROLL, Stephen ,  SMITH, Arlynn W. ,  SMITH, Todd A.

IPC: H01J43/08

Abstract: A night vision system along with an image intensifier tube having a microchannel plate and method of forming the microchannel plate are provided. The microchannel plate comprises a plurality of spaced channels extending through the microchannel plate, wherein each channel sidewall surface near the input face of the microchannel plate comprises a series of layers formed thereon. The input face of the microchannel plate, as well as the sidewall surfaces of each channel near the input surfaces, are configured with an electron backscatter layer arranged between a contact metal layer and a secondary electron booster layer. When formed partially into the channel openings near the input face, the electron backscatter layer and overlying secondary electron booster layer are configured circumferentially around the sidewall surfaces and extend radially inward toward a central axis of each channel.

公开(公告)号：EP4496333A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-22

申请号：EP24188485.7

申请日：2024-07-12

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： Hammond, John Barnett

IPC: H04N23/75 ,  H04N23/55

Abstract: A camera system includes a first imaging sensor, a second imaging sensor, and a controllable mirror system. The mirror system includes a mirror disposed at a fixed position to the first imaging sensor and the second imaging sensor, and a controller to control a signal applied to the mirror. The mirror system transmits a first portion of incident light through the mirror to the first imaging sensor, and reflects a second portion of the light to the second imaging sensor. A method of producing color images includes receiving incident light on a surface of the mirror, controlling the mirror to direct a first portion of the light to a first imaging sensor and a second portion of the light to a second imaging sensor, receiving first imaging sensor data from the first imaging sensor, and receiving second imaging sensor data from the second imaging sensor.

公开(公告)号：EP4325544A3

公开(公告)日：2024-05-08

申请号：EP23220656.5

申请日：2019-12-16

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： BALBONI, John A. ,  CHABOT, Raymond Leo

IPC: H01J31/50 ,  H01J29/04 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01J29/04 ,  H01J31/50 ,  H01J31/502 ,  H01J31/507 ,  H01J29/96

Abstract: A power supply for an image intensifier of a night vision device is disclosed. The power supply comprises a battery, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to turn off a switch via which a voltage is supplied to a photocathode of the image intensifier in response to current drawn by an anode of the image intensifier. The processor is further configured to store, as a stored voltage value, a value of the voltage in the memory. The processor is further configured to turn on the switch and re-apply a voltage to the photocathode in accordance with the stored voltage value after a first predetermined period of time. The processor is further configured to enable an automatic brightness control procedure using the stored voltage value.

公开(公告)号：EP4325544A2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-21

申请号：EP23220656.5

申请日：2019-12-16

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： BALBONI, John A. ,  CHABOT, Raymond Leo

IPC: H01J29/96

Abstract: A power supply for an image intensifier of a night vision device is disclosed. The power supply comprises a battery, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to turn off a switch via which a voltage is supplied to a photocathode of the image intensifier in response to current drawn by an anode of the image intensifier. The processor is further configured to store, as a stored voltage value, a value of the voltage in the memory. The processor is further configured to turn on the switch and re-apply a voltage to the photocathode in accordance with the stored voltage value after a first predetermined period of time. The processor is further configured to enable an automatic brightness control procedure using the stored voltage value.

公开(公告)号：EP4318548A2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-07

申请号：EP23217376.5

申请日：2023-05-22

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： Carroll, Stephen ,  Baney, William J. ,  Temple, Cooper Gray ,  Curtis, Matthew Robert

IPC: H01J43/24

Abstract: A system and a method for depositing contact metal on a microchannel plate. The system comprises an evaporative source of contact metal and a platter having a platter central axis. The platter is configured to retain the microchannel plate and to rotate around the platter central axis while tilted and to also rotate around the evaporative source. The system further comprises a mask arranged between the platter and the evaporative source, wherein the mask comprises a mask opening to expose to the evaporative source only a first side of each of a plurality of channel openings within the microchannel plate.

公开(公告)号：EP4189719A2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-07

申请号：EP21849111.6

申请日：2021-07-19

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： CHILCOTT, Dan ,  SMITH, Arlynn, W. ,  HAMMOND, John, B.

IPC: H01J19/24 ,  H01J19/42 ,  H01J31/50 ,  H01J43/08 ,  H01J1/34 ,  H01J9/12 ,  B81B7/02

公开(公告)号：EP3332215B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-30

申请号：EP16833869.7

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： STRUCKHOFF, Andrew ,  HARDY, Tom ,  LANE, Jason R. ,  SARETTE, James ,  COAKLEY, Darius

IPC: G01S3/786 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01C19/38 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01C17/34 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/02 ,  G01S17/86

公开(公告)号：EP3338069A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-27

申请号：EP16837926.1

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Inventor： NEWMAN, Greg ,  WOOSLEY, James

IPC: G01J1/20 ,  G02B19/00 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01S3/784 ,  G01S3/781 ,  H01L27/14605 ,  H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/14609

Abstract: There is provided in a first form, an apparatus. The apparatus includes a detector array having a plurality of elements, the detector array comprising a photosensitive material and a photosensitive region disposed about and distinct from the plurality of elements. Electrical circuitry is coupled to each of the elements of the detector array. The electrical circuitry is configured to generate a set of first signals, each first signal of the set of first signals is based on optical energy impinging on a respective one of the plurality of elements of the detector array. The photosensitive region is coupled to the electrical circuitry and the electrical circuitry is configured to generate a second signal having a first value if no portion of optical energy impinging on the plurality of elements of the detector array impinges on the region disposed about the plurality of elements of the detector array. The second signal has a second value, distinct from the first value, if a portion of an optical energy impinging on the plurality of elements of the detector array impinges on the photosensitive region disposed about the plurality of elements of the detector array, the portion of the optical energy impinging on the photosensitive region disposed about the plurality of elements exceeds a threshold energy.