An apparatus for securing and stabilizing devices which is further attached to a user. The apparatus is contoured along a surface to conform to a user's surface anatomy about the face, neck and upper chest area. An article mounting area, which is roughly rectangular in shape is located along the top of the apparatus. In one embodiment articles such as binoculars or cameras, are secured to the apparatus by way of straps. Straps or webbing couple the apparatus to the user. In one embodiment multiple straps attached to the apparatus are further attached to the user about the head, neck and upper chest areas. In one embodiment the apparatus is inflatable.

An apparatus for securing and stabilizing devices which is further attached to a user. The apparatus is contoured along a surface to conform to a user's surface anatomy about the face, neck and upper chest area. An article mounting area, which is roughly rectangular in shape is located along the top of the apparatus. In one embodiment articles such as binoculars or cameras, are secured to the apparatus by way of straps. Straps or webbing couple the apparatus to the user. In one embodiment multiple straps attached to the apparatus are further attached to the user about the head, neck and upper chest areas. In one embodiment the apparatus is inflatable.

In an observation device including a display device, paired ocular optical systems each include a resin lens having a shape defined by an arch and a chord, and provided with a molding gate in an outer peripheral portion of the arc shape, and is appropriately set in: a difference RC between the radius of the resin lens and the length of a line connecting the midpoint of the chord and the point on the optical axis; the diameter D of the resin lens; an angle θ between a direction connecting a midpoint of a long side of the display surface and the point on the optical axis and a direction connecting the molding gate and the point on the optical axis; and an acute angle α between directions connecting the point on the optical axis and the respective molding gates of the resin lenses in the paired ocular optical systems.

In an observation device including a display device, paired ocular optical systems each include a resin lens having a shape defined by an arch and a chord, and provided with a molding gate in an outer peripheral portion of the arc shape, and is appropriately set in: a difference RC between the radius of the resin lens and the length of a line connecting the midpoint of the chord and the point on the optical axis; the diameter D of the resin lens; an angle θ between a direction connecting a midpoint of a long side of the display surface and the point on the optical axis and a direction connecting the molding gate and the point on the optical axis; and an acute angle α between directions connecting the point on the optical axis and the respective molding gates of the resin lenses in the paired ocular optical systems.

A modular binocular night vision device permits vision during low-light conditions by converting incoming near-infrared and visible light from a viewed scene to an intensified visible light image. The modular binocular night vision device comprises a pair of monocular housings, connected to one another by way of a bridge, that are arranged for respectively covering the right and left eye of an observer. An example modular binocular night vision device comprises a bridge and a mount module. The bridge includes a mechanical connection port on a top side thereof; the mount module includes a top side, a base positioned opposite the top side, and an onboard power source. The base of the mount module is removably attachable to the mechanical connection port on the bridge and the onboard power source is adapted to provide power to the binocular night vision device.

A modular binocular night vision device permits vision during low-light conditions by converting incoming near-infrared and visible light from a viewed scene to an intensified visible light image. The modular binocular night vision device comprises a pair of monocular housings, connected to one another by way of a bridge, that are arranged for respectively covering the right and left eye of an observer. An example modular binocular night vision device comprises a bridge and a mount module. The bridge includes a mechanical connection port on a top side thereof; the mount module includes a top side, a base positioned opposite the top side, and an onboard power source. The base of the mount module is removably attachable to the mechanical connection port on the bridge and the onboard power source is adapted to provide power to the binocular night vision device.

An optical apparatus having a pair of lenses spaced from each other in a first direction and movable in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction includes a movable member configured to hold the pair of lenses and to move in a second direction together with a female thread member, and a guide configured to guide a movement of the movable member in the second direction relative to the base member, where a first plane includes an optical axis of each of the pair of lenses, the guide being located at a position on or along a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane and includes a central axis of the male thread member.

An optical apparatus having a pair of lenses spaced from each other in a first direction and movable in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction includes a movable member configured to hold the pair of lenses and to move in a second direction together with a female thread member, and a guide configured to guide a movement of the movable member in the second direction relative to the base member, where a first plane includes an optical axis of each of the pair of lenses, the guide being located at a position on or along a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane and includes a central axis of the male thread member.

A night vision system having one or more pods to permit a user to see in reduced light or evening conditions. The night vision system can include one or more pod(s) and the pod(s) can be actuatable between an “up” position and an active “down” position, wherein the pod is automatically powered and controlled when in the active position. A wearable power and/or control pack is further described, as is the use of an interpupillary stop feature.

Provided is an attachment system for coupling a mobile computing device to an optic device. The optic device may be, but is not limited to a scope, binoculars or the like. The attachment system operates with attachment devices and mounting device with apertures that provide a means to couple a mobile computing device to the optic device in such a way that the attachment system provides a line-of-sight between a camera of the mobile computing device with the lens of the optic device. This allows the camera of the mobile computing device to capture images and video using the high power zoom functionality of the optic device and the convenience of the mobile computing device.