Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for small object detection using radar. An example arrangement may include a plurality of radars, and at least one processing node that includes one or more processing circuits. The plurality of radars are physically separated. The plurality of radars is arranged such that coverage areas of the plurality of radars overlap, at least partially. The plurality of radars is configured to utilize differentiation techniques for differentiating each of the plurality of radars. The plurality of radars is configured to share detection related data obtained or generated by each of the plurality of radars based on detection of objects within the coverage areas. The one or more processing circuits are configured to process the shared detection related data and information relating to positions of the radars, to detect and/or track one or more objects.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method monitors, within a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) limited zone, an intra-zone location of a vehicle having a GNSS receiver, the intra-zone location being within the limited zone. The method determines a simulated intra-zone location of the vehicle based on the intra-zone location monitored to calculate a likely location of the vehicle. The method calculates a global location of the vehicle based on the intra-zone location and the location of the GNSS limited zone within a global network of limited zones. The method broadcasts, from a transmitter within the GNSS limited zone, a GNSS signal representing the global location of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detection and avoidance. An example system may include a plurality of radars and a host machine that includes one or more circuits. Each radar is configured to provide radar measurement capabilities. Each radar is also configured to provide at least a partial field of view coverage. The plurality of radars is configured or arranged to provide an extended coverage detection area based on at least two radars being configured or arranged to provide detection in different directions and/or to have only partial overlap of coverage. The host machine is connected to each radar via a corresponding data connection, and the one or more circuits are configured to manage or control operation of the plurality of radars; process radar measurements obtained via the plurality of radars; and provide or support detection related functions based at least in part on the processing of the radar measurements.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing and using edge artificial intelligence (AI) sensor collaborative fusion. An edge sensor unit may be configured for operating in a communication network, and may include a plurality of sensor devices configured for obtaining sensory data, processing circuits configured for one or both of controlling and processing of data, and a communication module including communication circuits configured to facilitate or support local communication with other nodes in the communication network. The edge sensor unit may be configured to communicate with one or both of at least one other edge sensor unit or a sensor gateway node that is configured to provide connectivity to edge sensor units in the communication network. The processing circuits may be configured to perform or support fusing of sensory data obtained by the edge sensor unit and at least one other edge sensor unit in the communication network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving radar angular resolution. Radar operations in one or more nodes may be controlled, with the controlling including applying one or more measures for improving radar angular resolution for at least one radar deployed on one of the one or more nodes, with the improving of radar angular resolution entailing increasing radar angular resolution for the at least one radar relative to an identical radar operated in identical conditions. The one or more measures comprise fusing radar data with data from other data sources, movement of radar platforms, use of multiple radars for triangulation, use of multiple nodes moving in formation, and creating features or distortions of antenna beams. The one or more nodes may be aerial drones.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for extending the network edge. An edge gateway may be deployed in a mesh network that includes one or more drones, with the edge gateway including a radio configured for communication within the mesh network, one or more circuits configured for one or both of controlling and processing of data, a communication module that includes one or more circuits configured for facilitating communication with one or more remote systems and one or more local devices that are not part of the mesh network.

Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.

Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.

Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method monitors, within a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) limited zone, an intra-zone location of a vehicle having a GNSS receiver, the intra-zone location being within the limited zone. The method determines a simulated intra-zone location of the vehicle based on the intra-zone location monitored to calculate a likely location of the vehicle. The method calculates a global location of the vehicle based on the intra-zone location and the location of the GNSS limited zone within a global network of limited zones. The method broadcasts, from a transmitter within the GNSS limited zone, a GNSS signal representing the global location of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for operating multiple security domains on one circuit card assembly, using a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with an embedded security domain separation gate providing the MAC between multiple soft-core CPUs also embedded in the FPGA. In one embodiment, the FPGA is segregated into two or more security domains with no data paths between soft-core CPUs in each security domain except through the security domain separation gate. The security domain separation gate applies rules to any information to be transmitted between the security domains to avoid transmission of malicious content and to avoid transmission of information of a certain classification level or type to a security domain at a lower classification level or type.

Abstract: A system and method for operating multiple security domains on one circuit card assembly, using a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with an embedded security domain separation gate providing the MAC between multiple soft-core CPUs also embedded in the FPGA. In one embodiment, the FPGA is segregated into two or more security domains with no data paths between soft-core CPUs in each security domain except through the security domain separation gate. The security domain separation gate applies rules to any information to be transmitted between the security domains to avoid transmission of malicious content and to avoid transmission of information of a certain classification level or type to a security domain at a lower classification level or type.

Abstract: A fluid regulation system comprising a fluid source and a tube operatively connected to the source configured to deliver the fluid from the source to a site. A valve is configured to control a rate of fluid delivered from the source to the site via the tube, and a remote control unit is configured to enable a user to control the valve to adjust the rate of fluid delivered from the source to the site.

Abstract: A fluid regulation system comprising a fluid source and a tube operatively connected to the source configured to deliver the fluid from the source to a site. A valve is configured to control a rate of fluid delivered from the source to the site via the tube, and a remote control unit is configured to enable a user to control the valve to adjust the rate of fluid delivered from the source to the site.

Abstract: A fluid regulation system is provided comprising a source of a fluid, a tube in communication with the source for delivering the fluid from the source to a site, and a valve for controlling the rate of fluid flow from the source to the site. A remote control unit for controlling the valve is also provided to allow the user to adjust the rate of fluid flow from the source through the tube to the site. Typically, the system excludes any means for automatically adjusting the rate of fluid flow from the source through the tube to the site. The invention is particularly useful when the valve is out of the user's reach. Also provided is a method for delivering of a fluid to a site.

Abstract: A gas regulation system is provided comprising a source of a breathable gas, a tube in communication with the source for delivering the breathable gas from the source to an individual, and a valve for controlling the rate of gas flow from the source to the individual for inhalation. A remote control unit for controlling the valve is also provided to allow the individual to adjust the rate of gas flow from the source through the tube to the individual independently from any inhalation activity by the individual. Typically, the system excludes any means for automatically adjusting the rate of gas flow from the source through the tube to the individual according to the level of physical activity of the individual. The invention is particularly useful when the valve is out of the individual's reach. Also provided is a method for delivering of a breathable gas to an individual.