Detection Of Surveilance Patents (Class 342/20)
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Publication number: 20100321228Abstract: A radar detector is provided including a microwave module, which converts a UHF signal to a RF signal, a RF module, which converts the RF signal to an IF signal, a demodulator, which demodulates the IF signal, and a signal processing controller, which receives a signal demodulated by the demodulator and performs an appropriate control for each constituting component. The microwave module includes an antenna, which receives a UHF signal, a first local oscillating unit, which includes an oscillator and a buffer amplifier, and a first mixing unit, which converts a signal received from the antenna to an RF signal. The first local oscillating unit is supplied with power by a single bias circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: RADIX. INC.Inventor: Go Min-Ho
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Patent number: 7847723Abstract: The invention generally relates to the field of computer software particularly to an improved method of providing aircrew decision aids for use in determining the optimum placement of an Electronic Attack (EA) aircraft. The core of the invention is a software program that will dynamically provide the EA flight crew situational awareness regarding a threat emitter's coverage relative to the position of the EA aircraft and to the position of any number of protected entities (PE). The software program generates information to provide visual cues representing a Jam Acceptability Region (JAR) contour, a Jam Assessment Strobe (JAS) and text for display on a number of flexibly configurable display formats posted on display units. The JAR and JAS graphics and text will aid the EA aircrew in rapidly assessing the effectiveness of a given jamming approach.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
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Patent number: 7834800Abstract: A system includes a storing module configured to receive records. The records include dynamic frequency selection (DFS) information. A data extraction module is configured to extract the DFS information from a first plurality of the records. A control module is configured to determine whether the DFS information in each of the first plurality of records is a radar signal and generate a radar detected signal when at least a first predetermined number of the first plurality of records are a first type of radar signal. A polling module is configured to selectively poll the storing module for additional records received after the first plurality of records when at least a second predetermined number and less than the first predetermined number of the first plurality records are the first type of radar signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: Kapil Chhabra, Bhaskar V. Nallapureddy
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Publication number: 20100283659Abstract: A radar warning receiver is implemented in low cost integrated circuit form utilizing only one analog component, namely a limiting amplifier. By taking the output of the limiting amplifier and utilizing monobit sampling of the output it has been found that one can provide an integrated circuit single chip radar warning receiver using delay correlation to extract frequency, amplitude and modulation type from signals at or below the noise level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: James M. Huggett
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Patent number: 7830298Abstract: A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Adaptiv Technologies, LLCInventors: Wayne Chen, Adam Gold, Andrew Serbinski, John Gardner
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Patent number: 7804440Abstract: A GPS enabled radar detector dynamically handles radar sources based upon previously stored geographically referenced information on such sources and data from the GPS receiver. The detector includes technology for determining the location of the detector, and comparing this location to the locations of known stationary sources, to improve the handling of such detections. The detector may ignore detections received in an area known to contain a stationary source, or may only ignore specific frequencies or may handle frequencies differently based upon historic trends of spurious police radar signals at each frequency. Notification of the driver will take on a variety of forms depending on the stored information, current operating modes, and vehicle speed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Escort Inc.Inventor: Steven K. Orr
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Publication number: 20100238065Abstract: A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Lance Douglas Pitt, Sarah Jean Lawrence, Daniel D. DeLapp
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Publication number: 20100238064Abstract: A GPS-enabled radar detector capable of storing a database of points of interest is provided. The radar detector comprises a display capable of indicating not only the presence of a point of interest, but also an indication of the direction between the unit and a specified point of interest. In an alternate embodiment, the device comprises a display capable of displaying multiple, simultaneous alerts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Vincent C. FORMANEK, Hiroshi Kainuma, Ricky J. Mucia, Jeffrey A. Sterling, Philip E. Thistlethwaite
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Patent number: 7791526Abstract: A method is provided for determining a scan strategy to receive data for a digital unit associated with an electronic support measure receiver. The receiver scans a surrounding environment to detect and receive emitted signals while utilizing the digital unit to improve emitter identification. The digital unit is provided with the data according to requirements of digital signal processing algorithms implemented by the unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Anthony J. Gounalis
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Publication number: 20100214149Abstract: Wireless and other external connectivity technology is used in various ways to enhance or improve upon existing radar detector and police activity detection systems. External memory interfaces, such as SD cards or USB, provide external storage. Wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11, and wireless personal area network communication protocols, allow a detector processor to interact wirelessly with external devices, such as a Bluetooth headset, a cellular network device providing a server connection, or toggle buttons used to indicate the presence of police activity at a current position. Further, radar detectors are upgraded to provide GPS capabilities, using the existing power/data connector of the radar detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ESCORT INC.Inventor: John Kuhn
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Publication number: 20100214148Abstract: Wireless and other external connectivity technology is used in various ways to enhance or improve upon existing radar detector and police activity detection systems. External memory interfaces, such as SD cards or USB, provide external storage. Wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11, and wireless personal area network communication protocols, allow a detector processor to interact wirelessly with external devices, such as a Bluetooth headset, a cellular network device providing a server connection, or toggle buttons used to indicate the presence of police activity at a current position. Further, radar detectors are upgraded to provide GPS capabilities, using the existing power/data connector of the radar detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ESCORT INC.Inventor: John Kuhn
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Publication number: 20100201560Abstract: A radar detection system for use with a motorcycle includes a main console that includes a single I/O interface, a detector and a controller that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The radar detection system also includes a visual alert that receives the alert signal from the main console, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal, with the visual alert being mounted to a portion of a motorcycle. The radar detection system further includes a wiring harness having a plurality of I/O interfaces, including a first I/O interface that is removably coupled to the single I/O interface of the main console, and a second I/O interface that is removably coupled to the visual alert.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Wayne Chen, Adam Gold
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Patent number: 7764219Abstract: A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lance Douglas Pitt, Sarah Jean Lawrence, Daniel D. DeLapp
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Patent number: 7764218Abstract: Described in an example embodiment herein is a procedure that comprises sampling one or more channels that are not in use for a short time at certain intervals. In particular embodiments, the interval duration is irregular so as to prevent “out of step” lock with a radar's pulses. During the sampling period, detection events are stored in terms of start time and duration. If potential radar events are detected, the channels are sampled for a longer, second interval to determine whether the detection events are indicative of radar. The length of the sampling period determines the number of samples needed to get an acceptable detection probability.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Kruys, Hari Narayanan Rangarajan, Raghuram Rangarajan, Christopher Meil
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Patent number: 7747222Abstract: A system includes a sampling module, a counter module, and a frequency characteristic module. The sampling module samples radio frequency (RF) signals on a first channel for a first predetermined period and a second predetermined period that is subsequent to the first predetermined period. The counter module increments first and second counts when the samples collected during the first and second predetermined periods reverse polarity, respectively. The frequency characteristic module determines a frequency of the RF signal based on at least one of the first and the second counts and determines frequency variation of the RF signal based on the first and second counts.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.Inventors: Bhaskar V. Nallapureddy, Songping Wu, Tsunglun Yu, Hui-Ling Lou
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Patent number: 7737883Abstract: The method generally relates to the field of computer software particularly to an improved method of providing aircrew decision aids for use in determining the optimum placement of an Electronic Attack (EA) aircraft. The core of the method is a software program that will dynamically provide the EA flight crew situational awareness regarding a threat emitter's coverage relative to the position of the EA aircraft and to the position of any number of protected entities (PE). The software program generates information to provide visual cues representing a Jam Acceptability Region (JAR) contour, a Jam Assessment Strobe (JAS) and text for display on a number of flexibly configurable display formats posted on display units. The JAR and JAS graphics and text will aid the EA aircrew in rapidly assessing the effectiveness of a given jamming approach.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
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Patent number: 7728755Abstract: The system is a parallel processing jamming architecture that is designed to automatically attack and concurrently investigate multiple signals simultaneously in the radio environment. The system implements multiple wideband independent channels to allow simultaneous threat signals to be processed in parallel and jammed in real-time. The system automatically attacks a radio communication channel when the suspect radio signal surpasses a dynamic composite threshold which is internally updated using multi-channel data feedback, in real-time. The concurrent analysis with transmission allows the system to optimize the jam efficiency quickly to an unknown signal, and while determining the validity of the threat. The high throughput parallel architecture allows the intelligent jamming process to occur with rapidity and signal multiplicity.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Damjan Jocic
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Patent number: 7701382Abstract: A single chip radio transceiver includes circuitry that enables detection of radar signals to enable the radio transceiver to halt communications in overlapping communication bands to avoid interference with the radar transmitting the radar pulses. The radio transceiver is operable to evaluate a number of most and second most common pulse interval values to determine whether a traditional radar signal is present. The radio transceiver also is operable to FM demodulate an incoming signal to determine whether a non-traditional radar signal, such as a bin-5 radar signal, is present. After. FM demodulation, the signal is averaged wherein a substantially large value is produced for non-traditional radar signals and a value approximately equal to zero is produced for a communication signal that is not FM modulated with a continuously increasing frequency signal. Gain control is used to limit incoming signal magnitude to a specified range of magnitudes.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Hansen
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Patent number: 7702044Abstract: A wireless network device includes a correlation module, an automatic gain control module, and a control module. The correlation module correlates a predetermined portion of a radio frequency (RF) signal and generates a correlation signal based thereon. The automatic gain control (AGC) module generates a gain control signal based on said RF signal. The control module selectively determines whether said RF signal is a radar signal based on said correlation signal and said gain control signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Marvell World Trade, Ltd.Inventors: Bhaskar V. Nallapureddy, Tsunglun Yu, Yungping Hsu, Sek Kin Neng
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Publication number: 20100060508Abstract: A method provides for identifying short radar signals in presence of interfering signals from various sources applicable to U-NII devices. The method includes collecting a set of information about received interfering signals until the End-Of-Burst (EOB) condition is identified. When the EOB is identified, the set information about the received train of interfering signals is processed. The algorithm selects the time interval between two pulses as a possible Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) and checks if the same time interval or a multiple of it can be found between other pulses in the collected set, with some small acceptable error. Pulses matching the criteria are considered as potential radar pulses. When at least one pulse has been identified as a potential radar pulse for a number of times larger than a predefined limit, it is concluded that that pulse has been generated by a radar installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventor: John M. Belcea
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Publication number: 20100039308Abstract: A system and method for providing radar signal detection in a communications system. In an example method, a raw energy detect signal is received and analyzed to determine if the raw energy detect signal contains a valid radar pulse. A bit is stored in a bit sequence storage device such that the bit has a first value if a valid radar pulse was detected or a second value indicating that a valid pulse was not detected. A set of bits in the bit sequence storage device are accessed to determine if a plurality of waveform-indicating locations in the bit sequence storage device includes valid pulses. In another aspect of the invention, a system detects a radar signal in a communications device. The system includes a pulse detector to detect pulses in a raw energy signal having a pulse width within a predetermined minimum and maximum pulse width. The system includes a frequency detector having a bit sequence storage device to store the bits output by the pulse detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.Inventor: Drew Bertagna
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Publication number: 20100019948Abstract: A passive system is described for detecting radar emissions from vessels, receiving the radar emissions and analysing the data using a series of algorithms and software manipulation to extract radar signatures representative of the identity of the vessel. The data output is capable of comparison with a stored set of data enabling accurate identification of the vessel. The resulting output is displayed on a suitable display. A system having a library of vessel emission signatures can either be created within the operator's library through measurement made, or it can be supplied from a central database. The system is capable of installation on sea, land or air-based platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Paul Newham, Michael Michael, Michael Roos
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Publication number: 20100019947Abstract: Described in an example embodiment herein is a procedure that comprises sampling one or more channels that are not in use for a short time at certain intervals. In particular embodiments, the interval duration is irregular so as to prevent “out of step” lock with a radar's pulses. During the sampling period, detection events are stored in terms of start time and duration. If potential radar events are detected, the channels are sampled for a longer, second interval to determine whether the detection events are indicative of radar. The length of the sampling period determines the number of samples needed to get an acceptable detection probability.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Johannes Kruys, Hari Narayanan Rangarajan, Raghuram Rangarajan, Christopher Meil
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Patent number: 7646303Abstract: A detector for detecting the presence of a memory tag, the detector comprising a radio frequency source operable to generate a radio frequency signal and a detector resonant circuit part connected to the radio frequency source, the detector resonant circuit part comprising an antenna, the detector further comprising a power monitor responsive to the power of a reflected signal returned from the detector resonant circuit part, the power monitor being operable to generate an output in response to the power of the reflected signal, wherein a decrease in the power of the reflected signal indicates the presence of a tag in the vicinity of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: John Deryk Waters, Weng Wah Loh, Fraser John Dickin
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Patent number: 7623060Abstract: A system includes a first-in first-out (FIFO) module, a polling module, a data extraction module, and a control module. The FIFO module receives records having dynamic frequency selection (DFS) information generated based on pulses received and generates a control signal for every N of the records received, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 1. The polling module selectively polls the FIFO module and reads M of the records received by the FIFO module, where M is an integer greater than or equal to 1 and less than N. The data extraction module extracts the DFS information from the N records when the control signal is received and selectively extracts the DFS information from the M records. The control module determines whether the pulses are a type of radar based on the DFS information extracted from at least N of the (N+M) of the records.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: Kapil Chhabra, Bhaskar V. Nallapureddy
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Publication number: 20090262004Abstract: A method for detecting radar signals comprises the steps of: receiving signals detected by a master device; receiving signals detected by a slave device; detecting radar pulses from the signals received by the master device; detecting radar pulses from the signals received by the slave device; and determining radar signals by combining the radar pulses detected by the master device and slave device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: CHUN HSIEN WEN, CHIH KUN CHANG, JIUNN TSAIR CHEN
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Publication number: 20090256736Abstract: A GPS enabled radar detector dynamically handles radar sources based upon previously-stored geographically-referenced information on such sources and data from the GPS receiver. The detector includes technology for determining the location of the detector, and comparing this location to the locations of known stationary sources, to improve the handling of such detections. The detector may ignore detections received in an area known to contain a stationary source, or may only ignore specific frequencies or may handle frequencies differently based upon historic trends of spurious police radar signals at each frequency. Notification of the driver will take on a variety of forms depending on the stored information, current operating modes, and vehicle speed. The detector may be also incorporated within a general purpose navigation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: ESCORT INC.Inventor: Steven K. Orr
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Publication number: 20090251354Abstract: A method and system for extending the electronic operational range of a slow vehicle, such as a ship, by using a remotely SHIP controlled unmanned faster vehicle, such as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), and by way of example a remotely controlled drone. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for extending the Electronic Warfare (EW) support for a ship.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Dov Zahavi
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Patent number: 7579976Abstract: A radar detector is operated to suppress nuisance radar alerts by identifying a first signal in radar band of interest, e.g., having a frequency that is a harmonic of a first nuisance local oscillator frequency leaked from a nearby radar detector and identifying a second signal having a frequency that is a harmonic of a second nuisance local oscillator frequency leaked from the radar detector where the first and second local oscillators are companion signals. A detector is also provided that suppresses nuisance radar alerts by detecting a first signal in a radar band, providing a first alert designating the detection of the first signal, determining that the first signal is a nuisance signal, providing a second alert designating that the first signal is a false alarm, and turning off the second alert after a predetermined period.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Valentine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Valentine, Gary E. Carrelli
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Patent number: 7576679Abstract: A GPS enabled radar detector dynamically handles radar sources based upon previously stored geographically referenced information on such sources and data from the GPS receiver. The detector includes technology for determining the location of the detector, and comparing this location to the locations of known stationary sources, to improve the handling of such detections. The detector may ignore detections received in an area known to contain a stationary source, or may only ignore specific frequencies or may handle frequencies differently based upon historic trends of spurious police radar signals at each frequency. Notification of the driver will take on a variety of forms depending on the stored information, current operating modes, and vehicle speed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Escort Inc.Inventors: Steven K. Orr, Robert Gregory Blair, John Kuhn, Timothy A. Coomer
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Publication number: 20090195434Abstract: A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Wayne Chen, Adam Gold, Andrew Serbinski, John Gardner
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Patent number: 7570193Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing signal pulses received by a device to identify the presence or absence of a waveform is provided. The waveform may have a long duration and may have a sparse energy distribution. An example of such a waveform is the bin-5 radar waveform. Based on the arrival rate of pulses, filtering of pulses is performed. The pulses that are not filtered out are grouped into bursts and information about the bursts is stored in a burst history. For example, the burst history might store the number of pulses in the burst and an inter-burst interval time. Entries over a certain age may be deleted from the burst history. The burst history is analyzed to determine if the pulses conform to a pattern associated with the waveform. The analysis may be based on various statistics. In an embodiment, only time domain information is analyzed.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Bandspeed, Inc.Inventor: Nils Bagge
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Publication number: 20090160696Abstract: The present invention relates generally to wireless transceivers, and more particularly but not exclusively to radar detection and avoidance methodologies for wireless devices including transceivers. In one or more implementations, a method for detecting radar operating in the unlicensed 5.25-5.35 and 5.47-10.725 GHz radio bands, using wireless devices, such as WiFi AP, are provided. A WiFi AP is used to automatically detect the presence of radar on all channels in these bands, alert all of its clients, and move to another channel that is known to be devoid of radar using one or more implementations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas E. PARE, Chien-Cheng Tung, Kiran Uln
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Publication number: 20090146863Abstract: A method for detecting radar signal comprises the steps of: sampling a received signal so as to obtain a plurality Of sampling values; taking an absolute value of the sampling values so as to obtain at least two parameters; and determining whether the received signal includes radar signals in accordance with the at least two parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Ralink Technology Corp.Inventors: Chun Hsien Wen, Jiunn Tsair Chen
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Patent number: 7545308Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating with a first radio system and a second radio system. First and second information is stored in the apparatus. The first information indicates at least one first channel which is used by the first system if a signal of the first system is detectable, and the second information indicating at least one second which fails to be used by the first system. A controller controls the second system to switch from the second channel to a third channel if the detector detects that a signal received through the third communication channel fails to be used in the first system. The second system includes a plurality of radios. The apparatus includes a modulation/demodulation unit that modulates and demodulates signals from the plurality of the radio systems. The signal are compatible are orthogonal frequency division multiplexed and are spread.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Jun Mitsugi
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Patent number: 7535402Abstract: A Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellite is used for broadcasting differential navigation corrections. Using LEO satellites, the “footprint” of the beam is much smaller than for geosynchronous satellites, and therefore data link bandwidth requirements are reduced to sufficiently cover an entire area. With a LEO satellite transmitting in multiple beams, these footprints become even smaller. Corrections targeted to such a small area could have the form of local area corrections (for example, raw measurements taken from a navigation reference station) using the LEO satellites.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Novariant, Inc.Inventors: David G. Lawrence, Michael L. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7532149Abstract: One embodiment of a rearview mirror encompassing a plurality of radar detectors and laser detectors comprises of an opaque housing, a rearview mirror assembly, a universal mount, and a PCB assembly providing all of the illumination, audible indication, logic, user inputs, and radar and laser detection. Visual indications of radar or laser signals via illuminated indicators visible through the mirror, provide a fully functioning rearview mirror, when in standby mode. The device accommodates a plurality of mounts in order to accommodate all vehicle types. The geometry and mounting locations provide for more sensitive and accurate detection of radar and laser signals, while neither distracting the drive, detracting from the aesthetic nature of the vehicle, or causing a safety hazard.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Banko IndustriesInventors: Sarah V. Banko, Joshua D. Banko
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Publication number: 20090091489Abstract: One embodiment of a rearview mirror encompassing a plurality of radar detectors and laser detectors comprises of an opaque housing, a rearview mirror assembly, a universal mount, and a PCB assembly providing all of the illumination, audible indication, logic, user inputs, and radar and laser detection. Visual indications of radar or laser signals via illuminated indicators visible through the mirror, provide a fully functioning rearview mirror, when in standby mode. The device accommodates a plurality of mounts in order to accommodate all vehicle types. The geometry and mounting locations provide for more sensitive and accurate detection of radar and laser signals, while neither distracting the driver, detracting from the aesthetic nature of the vehicle, or causing a safety hazard.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Sarah V. Banko, Joshua D. Banko
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Patent number: 7515096Abstract: The invention generally relates to the field of computer software particularly to an improved method of providing aircrew decision aids for use in determining the optimum placement of an Electronic Attack (EA) aircraft. The core of the invention is a software program that will dynamically provide the EA flight crew situational awareness regarding a threat emitter's coverage relative to the position of the EA aircraft and to the position of any number of protected entities (PE). The software program generates information to provide visual cues representing a Jam Acceptability Region (JAR) contour, a Jam Assessment Strobe (JAS) and text for display on a number of flexibly configurable display formats posted on display units. The JAR and JAS graphics and text will aid the EA aircrew in rapidly assessing the effectiveness of a given jamming approach.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
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Patent number: 7515094Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one of unintentional and intentional electromagnetic emissions for at least one of enabling electromagnetic location of predetermined electronic equipment giving off such at least one of such unintentional and intentional electromagnetic emissions, tagging such predetermined electronic equipment and tracking such predetermined electronic equipment and various combination thereof. The apparatus comprises an emitter mechanism for providing an amplified electromagnetic energy which at least one of amplifies and changes a frequency content of the at least one of such unintentional and intentional electromagnetic emissions signature of a targeted electronic device by using an applied electromagnetic field generated by the emitter mechanism. There is a receiver for receiving the at least one of such unintentional and intentional electromagnetic emissions signature of such targeted electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Nokomis, Inc.Inventor: Walter J. Keller, III
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Publication number: 20090085791Abstract: An interface system of the present invention interconnects with a collision avoidance system and a radar detector. The interface system monitors and determines when sensors, from the collision avoidance system, are not required and selectively turns them off, thereby eliminating interference from the sensor and allowing the radar detector to work properly. The interface system also acts as a filter which enables and disables the audible and visual alerts of the radar detector and selects when to turn these filters on and off.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: MidCity EngineeringInventors: Daniel Ruby, Robert Kevin Lazzara
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Patent number: 7511657Abstract: The invention generally relates to the field of computer software particularly to an improved method of providing aircrew decision aids for use in determining the optimum placement of an Electronic Attack (EA) aircraft. The core of the invention is a software program that will dynamically provide the EA flight crew situational awareness regarding a threat emitter's coverage relative to the position of the EA aircraft and to the position of any number of protected entities (PE). The software program generates information to provide visual cues representing a Jam Acceptability Region (JAR) contour, a Jam Assessment Strobe (JAS) and text for display on a number of flexibly configurable display formats posted on display units. The JAR and JAS graphics and text will aid the EA aircrew in rapidly assessing the effectiveness of a given jamming approach.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
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Publication number: 20090079614Abstract: A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Lance Douglas Pitt, Sarah Jean Lawrence, Daniel D. DeLapp
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Patent number: 7504983Abstract: A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Adaptiv Technologies LLCInventors: Wayne Chen, Adam Gold, Andrew Serbinski, John Gardner
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Patent number: 7482967Abstract: An apparatus for characterising an input signal within abroad frequency band by comparing the same input signal in a plurality of channels, in order to operate digital Electronic Support Measures (ESM) which require a broad bandwidth to function. The apparatus comprises one or more signal input bands spread across the broad frequency band, a means of splitting the input signal in each input band into a plurality of separate channels, and a means of sampling each channel, wherein the sampling means in each channel runs at a different clock rate from sampling means in each of the other channels within the input bands, so as to remove the ambiguities inherent in frequency aliasing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: The Secretary of State For DefenceInventor: George Peter Beharrell
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Publication number: 20090015461Abstract: A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Lance Douglas Pitt, Sarah Jean Lawrence, Daniel D. DeLapp
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Patent number: 7471236Abstract: A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lance Douglas Pitt, Sarah Jean Lawrence, Daniel D. DeLapp
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Publication number: 20080291075Abstract: A defensive aids suite for light armored vehicles utilizes four complementary sensor technologies including: visible and infrared optics, radar, acoustics and both laser and millimeter wave detection. Targeting and maneuvering optics are used for long-range threat detection with obscuration grenades and vehicle countermaneuvers being used to avoid a threat. Short range search and track radar is used with explosive or fragmentation grenades selected and launched to intercept and defeat the threat. Acoustic threat detection increases robustness and extends the detection range to include small calibers threats. Detection of active targeting systems by laser and radar warning receivers provides cueing information for targeting optics and fire control systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: John Rapanotti
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Patent number: RE40653Abstract: A radar detector for alerting an operator of a motor vehicle to an incoming police radar signal. This radar detector includes a microprocessor; a circuit coupled to the microprocessor for detecting the incoming police radar signal; and a global positioning system receiver coupled to the microprocessor. Upon detection of an incoming radar signal, the radar detector can utilize the position, velocity, and/or heading data from the global positioning system receiver to determine whether to generate an alert.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventor: Hoyt A. Fleming, III
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Patent number: RE41905Abstract: A radar detector for alerting an operator of a motor vehicle to an incoming police radar signal. This radar detector includes a microprocessor; a circuit coupled to the microprocessor for detecting the incoming police radar signal; and a global positioning system receiver coupled to the microprocessor. Upon detection of an incoming radar signal, the radar detector can utilize the position, velocity, and/or heading data from the global positioning system receiver to determine whether to generate an alert.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: Hoyt A. Fleming, III