Abstract: A Real-time Emitter Locating (EL) System and Method is disclosed. The system provides a technique for taking in data sets (lines of bearing) from DF receivers and characterizing those signals with their respective probabilities of error. Then using a unique method, the preferred system applies a recursive processing technique to this continuous stream of data, displaying transmitter positions with significantly less uncertainty. Furthermore, the preferred system is able to perform these functions in real-time. The system is further capable of being fully automated to reduce the processing time and reduce the necessity of human intervention. Still further, in an alternative embodiment of the present invention the system can be remotely controlled over a communications network whereby collected locating data from a single DF set, or alternatively from more than one DF sets can be combined to arrive at estimated positions for a transmitter.

Abstract: The system and method autonomously and selectively jams frequency-hopping signals in near real-time by incorporating a fundamental change in the detection and reaction technology, to provide a reaction time that is short enough, within milliseconds or less, to capture and then jam even the fastest frequency hopping radios in use today, without relying on prior art methods of using standard CPU driven technology. The system automatically determines if detected signal(s) should be jammed, and subsequently to automatically end extremely quickly activates the jamming transmitter on the frequency-hopper transmitter's frequency. Finally, the system provides a programmable user interface so that operators can set up the system to act autonomously as intended, such that operator intervention is unnecessary when the system is placed in jamming operation mode.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Surgical High-speed Follower Jamming Based on Selectable Target Direction is disclosed. The system and method of the present invention automatically detects and jams sudden, short duration communications signals in near real time, in a compass direction selected by the user on the battlefield. Such a system is unique in the number and type of input parameters it uses to allow the operator to tailor its jamming results. The system solves the efficiency, fratricide, and latency issues of prior art systems and greatly enhances the operational capabilities of the modern military unit by allowing the unit to kill all enemy transmitters in any specified sector of the battlefield. The system embodies the addition of real time direction-finding methods to the invention of application Ser. No. 10/912,976.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Automatic Jammer Frequency Control of Surgical Reactive Jammers is disclosed. The system and method to autonomously and selectively jam frequency-hopping signals in near real-time. The system has the ability to automatically detect short duration signals (such as those output from frequency hoppers), to automatically determine if detected signal(s) should be jammed, and subsequently to automatically and extremely quickly activate the jamming transmitter on the frequency-hopper transmitter's frequency. Furthermore, the system improves upon the FFT-based front-end system by incorporating a module that automatically and iteratively comparing the digital FFT results to the analog RF signal to the arrive at a total frequency offset between the FFT results and the analog signal so that the transmitted jamming signal will be more accurately applied on the desired or target frequency.

Abstract: An Enhanced Method and User Interface for Controlling Radio Communications Equipment by Utilizing a Wheel Mouse is disclosed. The user interface method of this invention utilizes a wheel mouse in concert with specialized software to intuitively control the radio device by addressing individual characters in a field, with downward independency and upward dependency. This invention provides the most efficient and unique radio equipment control interface today.

Abstract: A Method and System for Emitter Identification Using Transmission Signatures is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system that is able to take in the undemodulated IF of the receiver and perform identification algorithms on that data. The system is further able to perform these functions in real-time and present the operator with an intelligent evaluation as to the identification of an emitter, or the presence of a new emitter. Still further, the system is capable of being fully automated to reduce the processing time to react to the results of the emitter identification. Furthermore, the present invention can feasibly remotely control the emitter identification system over a network and collect the same information from similar systems. In this way, a far more efficient System can be achieved wherein emitters can be determined, tracked, or monitored more quickly from a centralized command facility.

Abstract: An Improved Method for Communication with Real-time Remote Devices over Wide-area Communications Networks is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method and system that provides the remote device with local (non-networked) control for Time-Dependent-Responses, while limiting those communications transmitted over the network to those of the Non-Time-Dependent type. The method and device provide a local emulation of the controlling computer to the remote device, and a local emulation of the remote device to the controlling computer and any other devices monitoring the remote device. The emulations may be provided within either the computer and device themselves (as software), or within discrete, stand-alone devices (“remoting devices”). The emulations can compensate for communications delays and or errors by maintaining a calculated image of the remote device or controlling computer.

Abstract: A Method and System for Emitter Identification Using Transmission Signatures is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system that is able to take in the undemodulated IF of the receiver and perform identification algorithms on that data. The system is further able to perform these functions in real-time and present the operator with an intelligent evaluation as to the identification of an emitter, or the presence of a new emitter. Still further, the system is capable of being fully automated to reduce the processing time to react to the results of the emitter identification. Furthermore, the present invention can feasibly remotely control the emitter identification system over a network and collect the same information from similar systems. In this way, a far more efficient System can be achieved wherein emitters can be determined, tracked, or monitored more quickly from a centralized command facility.

Abstract: A Direction Finding Method and System Using Transmission Signature Differentiation is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system that is able to identify which signal is coming from which transmitter. Furthermore, the can take each respective transmitter's LOB data and process them separately. The system is further capable of being fully automated in order to reduce the processing time and eliminate the necessity of human intervention. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention the system can feasibly be remotely controlled a network such that the information can be collected from other from similar systems. In this way, a far more efficient DF System can be achieved in which multiple transmitters' positions can be determined more quickly from a centralized command facility.