Photography – Camera release control circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Mahoney, Christopher (Department: 2851)
Photography
Camera release control circuit
C396S426000, C396S429000, C348S061000, C348S552000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10711267
ABSTRACT:
A telescopic firearm scope/sight which is fully integrated with a compact digital camera, and which has size, shape and weight characteristics that are substantially the same as those of a conventional, camera-less telescopic scope, is used to photograph a target proximate the instant at which the target is fired upon. To configure the weapon for photography and firing, the scope is simply placed on the firearm in the same manner as a conventional scope, and the firearm is then fired in the conventional manner. Photographs are recorded, alternatively, in response to the sound of, or the recoil from, the firearm firing. An alternative embodiment eliminates the telescopic sight, but maintains all of the digital photography components, and is particularly useful for smaller-scale firearms such as pistols.
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Mahoney Christopher
Yablon Jay R.
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