Patents by Inventor Brendan W. Jacobs

Brendan W. Jacobs has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11726175
    Abstract: A method includes receiving radar parameters from a unit under test (UUT). The method also includes generating a simulated radar return for the UUT using at least one graphics processing unit (GPU), where the simulated radar return includes digital signals. The method further includes controlling a timing of output of the simulated radar return to the UUT using at least one field programmable gate array (FPGA) carrier. The method also includes converting the digital signals into analog signals using multiple digital-to-analog converters (DACs). In addition, the method includes transmitting the analog signals to the UUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Joseph T. DeMarco, Brendan W. Jacobs, Tyler S. Lacy, Garrick D. Gaines, Edward J. Romic, Richard E. Jones, Avery R. Davis, Anthony J. Bristow, Thomas B. Butler, Dusty L. Clark, Scott S. Thoesen
  • Patent number: 11469876
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a radar timing card, radar timing information and a synchronous clock signal. The method also includes generating, using the radar timing card, a timing trigger to indicate a time of transmission for radar return information. The method further includes receiving, at each of multiple digital-to-analog converter (DAC) channels of one or more DAC cards, the synchronous clock signal and the timing trigger. In addition, the method includes simultaneously transmitting, from each of the DAC channels, a dedicated portion of the radar return information based on the time of transmission indicated by the timing trigger. The synchronous clock signal is used to align the simultaneous transmissions of the DAC channels on the one or more DAC cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Joseph T. DeMarco, Brendan W. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20220302920
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a radar timing card, radar timing information and a synchronous clock signal. The method also includes generating, using the radar timing card, a timing trigger to indicate a time of transmission for radar return information. The method further includes receiving, at each of multiple digital-to-analog converter (DAC) channels of one or more DAC cards, the synchronous clock signal and the timing trigger. In addition, the method includes simultaneously transmitting, from each of the DAC channels, a dedicated portion of the radar return information based on the time of transmission indicated by the timing trigger. The synchronous clock signal is used to align the simultaneous transmissions of the DAC channels on the one or more DAC cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph T. DeMarco, Brendan W. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20220099798
    Abstract: A method includes receiving radar parameters from a unit under test (UUT). The method also includes generating a simulated radar return for the UUT using at least one graphics processing unit (GPU), where the simulated radar return includes digital signals. The method further includes controlling a timing of output of the simulated radar return to the UUT using at least one field programmable gate array (FPGA) carrier. The method also includes converting the digital signals into analog signals using multiple digital-to-analog converters (DACs). In addition, the method includes transmitting the analog signals to the UUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph T. DeMarco, Brendan W. Jacobs, Tyler S. Lacy, Garrick D. Gaines, Edward J. Romic, Richard E. Jones, Avery R. Davis, Anthony J. Bristow, Thomas B. Butler, Dusty L. Clark, Scott S. Thoesen