Abstract
A surveillance system comprising a housing dimensioned to enclose a plurality of cameras and one or more viewing windows to allow light to pass through the housing. A wife transmitting module sends and receives wireless data via an antenna and a mounting rail is attached to the housing to mount the housing to a firearm.
Claims
1. A surveillance system, comprising: a housing dimensioned to enclose a camera; one or more viewing windows to allow light to pass through the housing; and a transmitting module to send and receive wireless data via an antenna; a mount attached to the housing to mount the housing to a firearm; and one or more infrared illuminators positioned on the housing, wherein at least a first infrared illuminator of the one or more infrared illuminators comprises a beam width adjustment knob.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the camera is one of a plurality of cameras disposed within the housing, and the camera is a forward-mounted camera including a viewing window to permit a user to visualize a target.
3. The system of claim 2, further comprising a power source in electrical communication with the plurality of cameras, and the transmitting module.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein the transmitting module is in wireless communication with one or more external devices.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein the first infrared illuminator further comprises a lens on the beam width adjustment knob.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the first infrared illuminator further comprises a lens on the beam width adjustment knob.
7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a forward viewing window permitting the camera to receive imagery from the front of the firearm.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the surveillance system is disposable on a plurality of firearms.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the mount releasably engages with the plurality of firearms.
10. The system of claim 3, wherein the power source is rechargeable.
11. A surveillance system, comprising: a housing dimensioned to enclose a plurality of cameras, wherein at least one of the plurality of cameras is a forward-facing camera; one or more viewing windows to permit the plurality of cameras to capture imagery; and a transmitting module to send and receive wireless data via an antenna; a mount attached to the housing to mount the housing to a firearm; and one or more infrared illuminators positioned on the housing, wherein at least a first infrared illuminator of the one or more infrared illuminators comprises a beam width adjustment knob.
12. The system of claim 11, further comprising a power source in electrical communication with the plurality of cameras, and the transmitting module.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein the transmitting module is in wireless communication with one or more external devices.
14. The system of claim 13, wherein the first infrared illuminator further comprises a lens on the beam width adjustment knob.
15. The system of claim 11, wherein the first infrared illuminator further comprises a lens on the beam width adjustment knob.
16. The system of claim 11, wherein the surveillance system is disposable on a plurality of firearms.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the mount releasably engages with the plurality of firearms.
18. The system of claim 12, wherein the power source is rechargeable.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
(1) FIG. 1 is a profile view of a surveillance device attached to a firearm's mounting rail #1. Number 14 is the viewing window where three combination cameras and WIFI transmitting modules #2 receive their images from, in front and to each side, and partially behind the user. Number 1 is the mounting rail on the firearm primarily a picatinny rail.
(2) Number 5 is the rail mount that is an integral part of the surveillance device that attaches the surveillance sight to the mounting rail #1, in an embodiment taught herein. This surveillance device includes a battery compartment located in the aft portion of housing #8, battery compartment lid #10, a forward viewing window #14A, Switches and indicator lights #27A and #27B, and Combination cameras and WIFI transmitting modules #2, in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(3) FIG. 2A is an overhead view of the surveillance device as if the top portion of the surveillance device was removed to reveal the inner components in an embodiment taught herein. Number 2 are the combination cameras and WIFI transmitting modules, #14 is the forward viewing window where cameras #2 receive their surveilled image. Number 23 is an optional design of a removeable wall that is integral to the camera mounting bases, #32 is the wire that completes electrical communication between the removeable battery pack and the switches, #23 is a removable wall that is attached to a cleat #21 that extends around the inner perimeter of the housing #8 that wall #23 is attachable to in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(4) FIG. 2B is a slightly off skew image of removeable wall integral to the combination camera and WIFI transmitting module basses in an embodiment taught herein. Number 22 are mechanical fasteners for the attachment of the wall #23 to a cleat extending around the inner perimeter of the housing for the attachment of the wall #23 in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(5) FIG. 3 is an overhead view of the surveillance device in the model of this device that possess infrared illuminators in an embodiment taught here in. This drawing shows as if the top portion of the surveillance device was removed to reveal the inner components in an embodiment taught herein. Number 2 are the combination cameras and WIFI transmitting modules. Number 14 is the forward viewing window where cameras #2 receive their surveilled image. Number 19 is a removeable wall; notice this wall extends up higher than the wall #23 illustrated in in FIG. 2B because this wall would extend up behind the infrared illuminators as well. This wall is also integral to the combination camera and WIFI transmitting modules mounting bases. This drawing also shows #29, a removable battery pack and batteries #28, in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(6) FIG. 4-A Is an overhead view of the surveillance device equipped with infrared illuminators in an embodiment taught herein, as if the outer forward portion of the housing #9 of the device was removed to reveal the infrared illuminators housed therein, although these light housings #7-D would actually be an integral part of the devices housing #9, in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment of the battery compartment lid #10.
(7) FIG. 4-B is a slightly off skew image of removeable wall #19, integral to the camera mounting basses in an embodiment taught herein. Number 22 are mechanical fasteners for the attachment of the wall #19 to a cleat extending around the inner perimeter of the housing for the attachment of the wall #19, in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(8) FIG. 5 Is a profile view of the surveillance device in an embodiment taught herein. Number 7-C are the infrared illuminator's lens housings and beam width adjustment knobs, #10 is the lid to the battery compartment in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(9) FIG. 6 Is a profile view of the surveillance device in an embodiment taught herein. Number 7-B is an infrared illuminator's lenses, #7-C are the rotatable knob portions of the infrared illuminators used to adjust beam width, #10 is the lid to the battery compartment. This drawing shows the battery compartment lid slid back to an approximate point where the lid would have to be slid back for removal and installment of battery pack and this lid #10 is in a partially opened positioned, in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(10) FIG. 7 Is an overhead view of the surveillance device with infrared illuminators incorporated into its housing #9 in an embodiment taught herein. Number 27A and #27B Are the switches and tiny indicator lights, for the combination camera and WIFI transmitting modules. Number 28-A and #28-B are the switches and tiny indicator lights, for the infrared illuminators in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
(11) The present invention advantageously provides a tactical multiple camera surveillance device for the attachment to a firearm to provide the user with advanced knowledge of present and developing dangers in his soundings, all while the user remains totally behind protective cover, and providing a transmitted of such to be viewed by the user in a digital display. Accordingly, the components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
(12) Referring now to the drawings figures in which like reference designators refer to like element.
(13) The present invention advantageously provides a tactical multiple camera surveillance device for the attachment to a firearm to provide the user with advanced knowledge, of present and developing dangers in his soundings, while remaining totally behind protective cover while doing so and providing a transmitted image of such to be viewed by the user the digital display of a smart device.
(14) Accordingly, the components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
(15) FIG. 1 is a profile view of a surveillance device attached to a firearm mounting rail #1 in an embodiment taught here in. Number 14 is the viewing window where three combination cameras and WIFI transmitting modules #2 receive their images from, in front and to each side, and partially behind the user. These cameras and WIFI transmitting modules are powered by a battery pack #29 (not shown) located inside aft inner portion of this device's housing #8 under lid #10. Number 5 is a rail mount; these rail mounts come in several different types and designs but all of which made as integral components of firearm accessories are for the attachment of firearm accessories of various types to the mounting rails #1. Mounting rails also come in several different types and this tactical surveillance device may be manufactured in models with rail mounts #5 of different types, as to be attachable to the different types of these mounting rails. The mounting rail in this drawing is a Picatinny rail being the most common type of these mounting rails which are found primarily on various types of rifles, but these mounting rails are also made in multiple configurations to be mounted on the tops sides and bottoms and of almost any type of firearm in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(16) Now referring to FIG. 2-A which is an overhead view of the surveillance device as if the top portion thereof was removed to reveal the inner components thereof in an embodiment taught herein. Number 2 are the combination cameras and WIFI transmitting modules, which are illustrated in these drawings as being of the type used in many of the higher quality portable types of spy cameras some of which are as illustrated, and others. WIFI transmitting modules and antennas are hardwired to their cameras and would be separately mountable these cameras are of the same basic types and quality employed in the higher quality smart phones with resolution ratings of 1080 pixels and greater their primary differences being the WIFI transmitting modules and these cameras also being available with infrared viewing abilities. These types of spy cameras lend themselves to this application very well, and rough prototypes made with these widely available over the counter spy cameras for this device have performed extremely well, meaning that with this device being proficiently built and devised to the highest of mill spec standards these tactical surveillance devices will perform amazingly well. Number 14 is the forward viewing window where cameras #2 receive their surveilled images. Number 23 is an optional design of a removeable wall that's integral to the camera mounting bases; this wall being removable and resealable is simply illustrated in this manner as a viable option that would provide both easy assemblage and access for possible future repairs or maintenance. This removable wall #23 is mechanically fasten able to a cleat #21 extending around the inner perimeter of and part of the housing #8 that wall #23 is attachable to. Number 32 is the wire that completes electrical communication between the removeable battery pack and the switches. Number 34 is an electrical plug that completes the circuit between the battery pack seen in FIG. 3A and wire #32 accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(17) FIG. 2-B is a slightly off skew image of the removeable wall #23 integral to the combination camera and WIFI transmitting modules for mounting basses in an embodiment taught herein. Number 22 are mechanical fasteners for the attachment of the wall #23 to a cleat extending around the inner perimeter of the housing for the attachment of the wall #23. This wall was devised in this manner simply to facilitate access to the inner workings of this invention both for the purpose of assemblage as well as for the ability to remove and reseal this wall in the case future component access where needed for repair or replacement in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(18) FIG. 3 Is an overhead view of the surveillance device with a removeable battery pack #29. This battery pack is designed in this manner for several reasons, firstly to provide easy access to the access door #23 or #19, secondly so the entire battery pack could be quickly and easily removed and replaced, thirdly so the entire battery pack could either be recharged in place by plugging the unit into a wall or vehicle charger or removed and charged separately. This battery pack would also be partially opened both on the bottom and the top as to not retain moisture or contaminants, the same being true for the battery compartment portion of the device inside the housing itself, providing for all around ease of cleaning and maintenance. This battery pack's electrical communication with the rest of the device is both connected and removed by means of electrical plug #31. The mail portion of this plug would be of the same type as the male portion of the plug on the charger and the female or the receptacle portion of this plug on the battery pack itself would be of the same type and size as the charging port itself. Number 28 are the individual batteries that would both be removable and rechargeable.
(19) FIG. 4-A Is an overhead view of the surveillance device equipped with infrared illuminators in an embodiment taught herein. This drawing is illustrated as if the outer forward portion of the housing #9 of the device was removed to reveal the infrared illuminators housed therein although these light housings #7-D would actually be an integral part of the devices housing #9. This drawing shows these infrared illuminators as being LED type infrared illuminators. The actual LED bulb access for removal and replacement would be accomplished by means of removal of the lens #7B and lens housing #7C which actually doubles as the beam width adjustment knob. Switches 28-A complete the circuit between the batteries and the individual infrared illuminators 27-A complete the circuit between the batteries and the individual combination cameras and WIFI transmitters #2 is wiring facilitating electrical communication between the power source and switches as well as between switches and infrared illuminators and switches and combination cameras and WIFI transmitters in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(20) FIG. 4-B is a slightly off skew image of removeable wall #19 integral to the camera mounting basses in an embodiment taught herein. Number 22 are mechanical fasteners for the attachment of the wall #19 to a cleat extending around the inner perimeter of the housing for the attachment of the wall #19. Notice wall #19 is basically of the same type and configuration as wall #23 in illustration 2-B, with the only difference being that this wall is vertically longer or higher. This simply due to the additional height of this design of the invention that's equipped with the infrared illuminators. The battery pack #29 illustrated in FIG. 3 would also be higher and contain an additional level or larger batteries for the power requirements of the infrared illuminators. Although these drawings actually show this device as having a much larger battery supply than it could possibly require to maintain an extended run time so the actual battery capacity as well as battery type and size would be made as an executive decision after proper power requirement assessments can be determined.
(21) FIG. 5 Is a profile view of the surveillance device in an embodiment taught herein #7-C are the infrared illuminator's lens housings and beam width adjustment knobs #10 is the lid to the battery compartment. Number 5 is the rail mount which is an integral component of the devices housing #9. Number 3 is the handles to facilitate the actuation and disengagement of the rail mount #5. This is one of several different types of quick release rail mounts. The thumb screws #4 in FIG. 1 serve the same purpose as the handles #3. The textured and slightly raised portions of the sides of the battery compartment lid are to help facilitate the removal of same in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(22) FIG. 6 Is a profile view of the surveillance device in an embodiment taught herein. Number 7-B is an infrared illuminator's lenses, #7-C are the rotatable knob portions of the infrared illuminators used to adjust beam width, #10 is the lid to the battery compartment. This drawing shows the battery compartment lid slid back to an approximate point where the lid would have to be slid back for removal and installment of battery pack and this lid #10 is partially opened positioned, where the upper lip which is a latterly protruding portion #24 of the inset raised portion #37 for the lid #10. This latterly protruding portion #24 extends around and across the upper most forward and aft portions of the battery compartment and extends inward a short distance on the upper and outer most perimeter of the battery compartment creating a grove or dado, creating a track between the latterly protruding portions #24 of the inset raised portion #37 and the upper and outer most portion of the housing #9. Protruding inward from the outermost perimeter of the inside perimeter of the battery compartment lid #10 is an additional protruding portion creating a mail track sections, located in the same forward and aft portions of the lid #10, as to match up with the protruding portions #24 of track #37, creating an interlocking track so that by setting the lid on the top of the battery compartment in the same approximate location as illustrated or farther back. All one must do to attach, and solidly latch the battery compartment lid to the top of the battery compartment is to push the lid forward sliding same into the interlocking track and as the forward protruding portion of the lid reaches the forward raised portion of the upper perimeter of the battery compartment and pops over same latching same in place with the outer perimeter of the battery compartment lid remaining lower than the raised recessed portion and the uppermost portion of the protruding upper track portion of the battery compartment. This would also create a drip rail that would not only help seal the battery compartment lid #10 from contaminants but also keep moisture out. Then to remove the lid, one would simply grasp the sides of the lid by the textured handle portions #38 of the sides of the battery compartment lid and simply pulling same straight back and simply reversing the installment process, in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
(23) FIG. 7 Is an overhead view of the surveillance device with infrared illuminators incorporated into its housing #9 in an embodiment taught herein. Number 27A and #27B are the switches and tiny indicator lights for the combination camera and WIFI transmitting modules and #28-A and #28-B are the individual switches for the infrared illuminators, #11 are tie antennas for the WIFI transmitters in accordance with the principles of the present embodiment.
