Embedded Image Periscope
The Kent Periscopes Embedded Image Periscope (EIP) provides for normal daytime viewing of the outside world, whilst also providing the means by which digital images can be displayed internally within the periscope
The Kent Periscopes new EIP product consists of a standard periscope upper assembly and compact lower assembly with a standard single lower viewing window.
The EIP provides standard unity vision periscope functionality for normal daytime viewing of the vehicle surroundings plus the ability to display digital images from a range of on-vehicle sensors and cameras (including thermal and low light) such that the resulting image appears "embedded" internally within the unit and projected at a comfortable viewing position.
As a result, the EIP represents an extremely attractive night driving solution for vehicle drivers. In addition, the EIP allows for the instantaneous switching to the digital image for enhanced daytime viewing where normal vision is obscured by smoke or dust.
The EIP eliminates the need for separate monitors or alternative "bolt on" or "swap in" night-vision solutions, freeing up space in the typically cramped driver's position.
The summary benefits of the EIP are as follows:
- a "standalone" and "leave alone" enhanced vision driving solution
- eliminates the need for additional monitors or "bolt on" or "swap in" night vision solutions
- ability to display images from a range of cameras and sensors on the vehicle
- provides a high quality, flat bi-ocular displayed image projected away from the user
- displayed images are viewed in a relaxed manner, without the need for the user to press their head up to the unit, or move their head to see the displayed image
- competitive unit pricing
The EIP is designed to be modular and as a result is available with a range of upper periscope assembly options to fit either new vehicle requirements or provide a direct replacement for current in-service solutions.
The EIP employs an integral VGA display whose output is manipulated by aspheric and diffractive optics, providing bi-ocular viewing. The resulting displayed images are magnified, flat and projected away from the user at the optimum "night vision" focal distance - providing a relaxed view of the image in the normal optical path, without the need for the user to press their head up against the unit.
The product is designed for installation with an external control box used to manage the power and digital video feeds - allowing the user to switch between multiple sensors and tune the image, for example with thermal (Ti) images to adjust the gain and select whether the image is black or white hot.
Download EIP product brochure.
The EIP design is protected under Patent
application number GB 1105995.3
