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TrackingPoint
Company typePrivate
IndustryApplied technology
Founded2011 (2011)
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
,
United States
Websitetracking-point.com




TrackingPoint is an Austin, Texas-based applied technology company that created the first precision guided firearm (PGF), a long-range rifle system.[1][2]

History

TrackingPoint was formed by CEO John McHale in February 2011. The first PGF prototype was created in March 2011. The company officially launched a publicly available product in January 2013.[3]

Technology

TrackingPoint’s precision guided firearms system uses several component technologies:

  • Networked Tracking Scope: The core engine that tracks the target, calculates range and the ballistic solution, and works in concert with the shooter and guided trigger to release the shot.[4][5]
  • Barrel Reference System: A fixed reference point that enables the networked tracking scope to make adjustments and retain zero over time. The barrel reference system is factory calibrated to a laser reference.[6]
  • Guided Trigger: The rifle’s trigger is hard-wired to the networked tracking scope. The networked tracking scope controls the trigger weight to eliminate trigger squeeze and shot timing errors.[7]
  • Field Software Upgradeable: Software can be uploaded to the scope to add capability.[8]
  • Heads Up Display (HUD): The HUD indicates range, wind, reticle, video storage gauge, zoom, and battery life, plus LRF icon, Wi-Fi on/off icon, compass icon, cant wheel, inclination wheels and off-screen indicators.[4][9]
  • Recording: An integrated camera captures video and still images from the networked tracking scope and heads up display. Recorded images can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet from the scope and transmitted via email or social media.[10]

References

  1. ^ Rothman, Wilson (Jan. 10, 2013). “Futuristic Rifle Turns Novice Into Sharpshooter.” NBC News. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  2. ^ Murphy, Samantha (Jan. 11, 2013). “TrackingPoint is World’s First Smart Hunting Rifle.” Mashable. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  3. ^ “The TrackingPoint Story.” TrackingPoint website. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Takahashi, Dean (Jan. 13, 2013). “TrackingPoint’s Wi-Fi Networked Sniper Scope Can Lock on Targets From Afar and Stream Gun Sight Video.” VentureBeat. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  5. ^ Wawro, Alex (Jan. 9, 2013). “The Hunting Rifle of the Future is Here at CES.” PC World. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  6. ^ Barrell Reference System. TrackingPoint website. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  7. ^ Hutchinson, Lee (Jan. 9, 2013). “$17,000 Linux-Powered Rifle Brings ‘Auto-Aim’ to the Real World.” Ars Technica. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  8. ^ Higgins, Kilroy (Jan. 9, 2013). “TrackingPoint Shows Off Auto-Aiming Rifle.” Bright Side of News. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  9. ^ Curtis, Rob (Jan. 14, 2013). “TrackingPoint Can Turn Your Grammy Into a Deadly Marksman.” Military Times GearScout. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
  10. ^ Dillow, Clay (Jan. 10, 2013). “The 'Intelligent' Rifle, Now With iPad App, Wi-Fi, Infallible Accuracy.” Popular Science. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.
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