SWITCHABLE CAMERA SYSTEM FOR A FIREARM

摘要

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for improving situational awareness for a user of a firearm are disclosed. An example camera system for a firearm includes a camera assembly, display panel, a mounting fixture, and switching mechanism. An example camera assembly includes a plurality of cameras fixedly oriented in a plurality of different directions. An example mounting fixture is secured to the camera assembly and configured to be removably attached to a firearm. An example switch is configured to select between the plurality of cameras to cause an image from the selected camera to be displayed on the display panel. An example method includes activating a firearm-mounted camera system, receiving a switch input from a user selecting a camera, generating an image of a portion of an environment with the selected camera, and displaying the image on a display panel to alert the user to conditions in the portion of the environment.

主权项

1. A camera system for a firearm comprising:
a camera assembly including a plurality of cameras fixedly oriented in a plurality of different directions, the plurality of cameras configured to generate a plurality of image signals; a display assembly including a display panel; a mounting fixture secured to the camera assembly, the mounting fixture configured to be removably attached to a firearm; and a switch configured to select between the plurality of cameras to display one of the plurality of image signals on the display panel.