Abstract: A phased array antenna element design and method of using same is disclosed wherein the antenna elements are each provided several signals containing phase, and amplitude information for controlling a beam transmitted or received. The signals are mixed within each antenna element to produce RF signals for transmission or for use as filtering signals for reception. The signals are selected such that some antenna elements receive a same signal and more particularly, such that a single signal is provided to each row of the array and to each column of the array. The row and column signals are combined at elements located at an intersection of the row and column.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful system and method of ultrasonic detection for use on in the monitoring of the danger zone of a vehicle. The system comprises at least one sensor, an analog and digital integrated circuit, a power driver and a microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed to control the sensors, to receive a plurality of signals from the sensors, establish and store an initial reference image, monitor a second plurality of signals received from a continuous scan of the sensors, establish a data set for the second plurality of signals, compare the data set with the initial reference image and return an alarm output if a variation is detected.