Modular binocular night vision device

Abstract

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.

1 . A binocular night vision device comprising:
 a bridge that includes a mechanical connection port on a top side thereof; and   a mount module that includes a top side, a base positioned opposite the top side, and an onboard power source, the base 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.   
     
     
         2 . The binocular night vision device of  claim 1 , wherein the mount module also includes an interface shoe configured for attachment to headwear having a compatible interface, the interface shoe is secured to the top side of the mount module. 
     
     
         3 . A binocular night vision device comprising:
 a bridge that includes a mechanical connection port on a top side thereof, the mechanical connection port comprises a bottom surface that extends between a first side wall and a second side wall, the bottom surface includes two openings therein; and   a mount module that includes a top side, a base positioned opposite the top side, and an onboard power source, the base is removably attachable to the mechanical connection port on the bridge and includes two lugs, each of the two lugs is configured to fit within one of the two openings in the bottom surface of the mechanical connection port, the onboard power source is adapted to provide power to the binocular night vision device.   
     
     
         4 . The binocular night vision device of  claim 3 , wherein the mount module also includes an interface shoe configured for attachment to headwear having a compatible interface, the interface shoe is secured to the top side of the mount module. 
     
     
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