Laser rangefinder with improved display

摘要

A rangefinder having improved display capabilities. The rangefinder has a ranging system, a processor, and a display. The rangefinder may have a multi-position button for inputting data, and may also have an inertial navigation unit. The rangefinder has improved input and tracking of wind direction and speed, allowing for improved ballistic compensation for wind.

主权项

1. A rangefinder including:
a laser ranging system for measuring a distance to a target, a display, a processor in communication with the laser ranging system and capable of producing an image on the display, an input for inputting a wind direction into the processor, wherein the wind direction is as perceived by a user and without reference to a directional measuring device, by moving an indicator around a periphery of the display image and selecting the perceived wind direction represented by the indicator, and further wherein the input for inputting wind direction is a multi-position button in communication with the processor, and wherein the processor is capable of producing an updated image on the display in response to manipulation of the button; and an input for inputting a wind speed into the processor by selecting a numerical wind speed value from a menu.