Ecm (electronic Countermeasures, I.e., Jamming) Patents (Class 342/14)
  • Publication number: 20120169522
    Abstract: A distributed and coordinated electronic warfare system is disclosed, which comprises a plurality of autonomous, geographically-distributed, mobile units (e.g., soldiers, vehicles, etc.), each of which carries an electronic warfare module. Each electronic warfare module comprises: a telecommunications transceiver for enabling the electronic warfare modules and their users to communicate with each other, and a threat-detection receiver for detecting potentially hostile radio signals, such as those that are used to detonate IEDs; and a jamming transmitter for transmitting sequences of electromagnetic pulses to interfere with potentially hostile radio signals, and an electronic warfare controller for coordinating the efforts of the electronic warfare modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Douglas S. Huneycutt, SR.
  • Patent number: 8212709
    Abstract: A countermeasure method for directing a mobile tracking device away from an asset is provided. The countermeasure method includes directing the output of a continuous wave laser source at a seeker head of the mobile tracking device. The countermeasure method causes the generation of localized sources within the mobile tracking device and confuses the mobile tracking device as to the true location of the asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Timothy Bradley
  • Publication number: 20120154198
    Abstract: A method for operating a jamming laser in a DIRCM system on board an aircraft in a manner that is safe for eyes. The energy radiated by the jamming laser since the start of combat is determined, depending on the aircraft's flight condition, a limit is determined for the permitted energy radiation, where the limit corresponds to a laser protection distance to be observed for this flight condition, and when the limit is reached, radiation is suppressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: EADS Deutschland Gmbh
    Inventor: Stefan Scherbarth
  • Patent number: 8203479
    Abstract: A tactical electronic counter measure system comprising a first retro-directional transceiver sub system, receiving signals at a first frequency band, and first retro-directional transceiver re transmitting a signal at least substantially toward the direction from which the sources signal was received, and first retro directional transceiver sub system including a plurality of blade antennas and a controller, coupled with and first retro-directional transceiver, and controller controlling the activity of and first retro directional transceiver sub system, and controller further managing the missions of and first retro directional transceiver sub system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Elbit Systems EW and Sigint—Elisra Ltd.
    Inventors: Reuel Manela, Arye Raybee, Eran Kanter, David Blank
  • Patent number: 8203478
    Abstract: A distributed and coordinated electronic warfare system is disclosed, which comprises a plurality of autonomous, geographically-distributed, mobile units (e.g., soldiers, vehicles, etc.), each of which carries an electronic warfare module. Each electronic warfare module comprises: a telecommunications transceiver for enabling the electronic warfare modules and their users to communicate with each other, and a threat-detection receiver for detecting potentially hostile radio signals, such as those that are used to detonate IEDs; and a jamming transmitter for transmitting sequences of electromagnetic pulses to interfere with potentially hostile radio signals, and an electronic warfare controller for coordinating the efforts of the electronic warfare modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas S. Huneycutt
  • Patent number: 8193964
    Abstract: A system and method for suppressing radio frequency (“RF”) transmissions includes a transmitter for transmitting electronic signals that suppresses (e.g., prevents, disrupts, jams, interferes with or otherwise disables) RF transmissions. Some embodiments of the invention include a transmitter that suppresses one or more signals transmitted from a target transmitter in an RF transmission system to a target receiver in a wireless device operating in the RF transmission system to prevent, disrupt, jam, interfere with or otherwise disable an RF transmission between the target transmitter and the target receiver in the wireless device (i.e., target wireless device). These systems and methods may be used to interrupt communication, command and control of non-friendly combatant. These systems and methods may also be used to suppress RF transmissions to prevent the detonation of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Pegasus Global Strategic Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert Haywood Brumley, II, Michael J. Reedy, Robert Haywood Brumley, III
  • Publication number: 20120119933
    Abstract: A tactical electronic counter measure system comprising a first retro-directional transceiver sub system, receiving signals at a first frequency band, and first retro-directional transceiver re transmitting a signal at least substantially toward the direction from which the sources signal was received, and first retro directional transceiver sub system including a plurality of blade antennas and a controller, coupled with and first retro-directional transceiver, and controller controlling the activity of and first retro directional transceiver sub system, and controller further managing the missions of and first retro directional transceiver sub system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ELBIT SYSTEMS EW AND SIGINT - ELISRA LTD.
    Inventors: Reuel Manela, Arye Raybee, Eran Kanter, David Blank
  • Patent number: 8170135
    Abstract: A method is provided for coordinating detection of emitted signals by a receiver with transmission of signals by a transmitter, wherein the receiver and the transmitter are located on the same platform. The receiver scans a surrounding environment to detect emitted signals in multiple frequency ranges while the transmitter transmits signals in a predetermined frequency range. The receiver may employ dwells which may be defined as receiver configurations. A dwell, when executed, may be used to detect signals in a certain frequency range. If a frequency range of the dwell conflicts with the frequency range of transmitter signals, which may result in interference of transmitter signals with detection of emitted signals, execution of the dwell may be delayed. If the frequency range of the dwell is such that transmitter signals do not interfere with execution of the dwell, the dwell can be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Craig A. Hanna, Anthony J. Gounalis, Robert Haefner
  • Patent number: 8169597
    Abstract: In a method for laser return characterization in a DIRCM system, the improvement locating a single IR detector in an aperture in an image mirror so that its output can be used for countermeasure effectiveness measurement, missile range measurement, missile characteristic determination and to provide an AGC signal for tracking camera gain control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Armando Corella, John A. Carattini
  • Publication number: 20120098693
    Abstract: A system is disclosed to identify authorized EO devices and unauthorized EO devices within a scene. The system hampers the operation of the unauthorized EO devices detected within the scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy Bradley
  • Publication number: 20120068874
    Abstract: In a method for laser return characterization in a DIRCM system, the improvement locating, a single IR detector in an aperture in an image mirror so that its output can be used for countermeasure effectiveness measurement, missile range measurement, missile characteristic determination and to provide an AGC signal for tracking camera gain control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Armando CORELLA, John A. CARATTINI
  • Patent number: 8115665
    Abstract: A method and system for extending the electronic operational range of a slow vehicle, such as a ship, by using a remotely 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Elbit Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Dov Zahavi
  • Publication number: 20120032832
    Abstract: A method for detecting electromagnetic threats to an aircraft, wherein electromagnetic fields are measured, and in the case of an arising threat to the aircraft being detected, countermeasures are taken, characterized by the following steps: measuring the frequency and the amplitude of at least one electromagnetic field in the frequency range from 9 KHz to 40 GHz; analysing the measured results and determining the field intensity in relation to each measured frequency; comparing the field intensity in relation to each measured frequency with stored limiting values or qualification values, wherein the aircraft is qualified for field intensities that are lower than the limiting values; and providing the result in the form of a warning signal in the case of approaching or exceeding a limiting value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Tauber, Wolfgang Kreitmair-Steck, Bernd Wolff
  • Publication number: 20110304494
    Abstract: A wireless microwave interferer for destructing, disabling, or jamming a trigger of an improvised explosive device. The interferer includes a power source interface, a control and monitoring panel, a waveform generator, a modulated HV power supply, at least one microwave generator, a waveguide to co-ax transformer and combiner, one of an ellipsoidal antenna and a spiral antenna, and an antenna adjustment mechanism. The power source interface interfaces with a power source. The waveform generator is connected to the modulated HV power supply and to the control and monitoring panel. The control and monitoring panel is connected to the power source interface, the modulated HV power supply, and the antenna adjustment mechanism. The modulated HV power supply is connected to the at least one microwave generator. The at least one microwave generator is connected to the waveguide to co-ax transformer and combiner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Saulius Janusas
  • Patent number: 8068048
    Abstract: A wireless microwave interferer for destructing, disabling, or jamming a trigger of an improvised explosive device. The interferer includes a power source interface, a control and monitoring panel, a waveform generator, a modulated HV power supply, at least one microwave generator, a waveguide to co-ax transformer and combiner, one of an ellipsoidal antenna and a spiral antenna, and an antenna adjustment mechanism. The power source interface interfaces with a power source. The waveform generator is connected to the modulated HV power supply and to the control and monitoring panel. The control and monitoring panel is connected to the power source interface, the modulated HV power supply, and the antenna adjustment mechanism. The modulated HV power supply is connected to the at least one microwave generator. The at least one microwave generator is connected to the waveguide to co-ax transformer and combiner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Saulius Janusas
  • Patent number: 8054212
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a transmitter system, a receiver system, and a processor unit. The transmitter system transmits first and second collimated beams having a first and second frequency. The receiver system monitors for a fundamental difference frequency signal having a difference frequency equal to a difference between the first and second frequency and a number of harmonics of the fundamental difference frequency signal. These signals are generated by an object having non-linear electrical characteristics in response to the collimated beams. The processor unit is connected to the transmitter system and the receiver system. The processor unit controls the transmitter and receiver systems to change at least one of the first and second frequencies through a range of frequencies and detect a range of fundamental difference frequency signals and the number of harmonics of the fundamental difference frequency signal in response to transmitting the collimated beams using the range of frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Sandor Holly, Nicholas Koumvakalis
  • Patent number: 8049656
    Abstract: An expendable, stand-alone, off-board Electronic Counter-Measure system, airborne RF decoy aimed to provide airborne platforms with protection against multiple radar-based threats including Air-to-Air and Surface-to-Air missiles both active and semi-active ones. The airborne RF decoy has the mechanical outline of standard chaff and flare decoys and is safely ejected from any platform by pyrotechnic elements. The airborne RF decoy deceives enemy radar-based threats as follows: immediately after its ejection from the protected airborne platform, the decoy activates an energy source, stabilizes its path, acquires illuminating signals and analyzes threat parameters. Then the decoy alters the received signals to generate an authentic false target and transmits a deceiving signal towards the radar threat. The radar threats locks on the decoy and follow its path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: RST Reut Systems & Advanced Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe Shani, Avraham Cohen, Arye Amarant, Ely Levine
  • Publication number: 20110227776
    Abstract: A multi-feed dipole antenna and method. Provides a volumetrically efficient antenna with wide radiation pattern bandwidth and wide impedance bandwidth that are relatively independent. Driving the antenna at multiple locations provides for a half wavelength dipole antenna with a wider frequency range than any other known fat dipole of similar volume. The apparatus is constructed from brass or any other suitable metal without requiring dielectric loading and without requiring direct coupling on the outside of the tubes. The apparatus utilizes a parasitic center tube with two end tubes that are driven by a collinearly mounted metal rod that is driven from the midpoint. Insulators hold the parasitic tube to the end tubes. The parasitic tube allows for induced currents to flow on the surface of the tube which allow for operation of the dipole over a wide frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Spencer L. WEBB
  • Publication number: 20110205101
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a holography-based missile defense shield. In certain example embodiments, an EM field is created on or proximate to a missile. Based on imaging and/or trajectory data, a holographic plate is prepared such that a holographic projection may be generated therefrom. Electromagnetic waves are then focused on the holographic plate as a reference beam so that the holographic image is generated. In certain example embodiments, the holographic image may correspond to the missile itself, a portion of the missile, a substantially planar shape, a substantially three-dimensional shape, and/or the like. In certain example embodiments, the holographic image focused on or near the missile will interfere with the operation of the missile such that it is damaged, destroyed, or otherwise rendered less of a threat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Technology Patents, LLC
    Inventor: Aris Mardirossian
  • Publication number: 20110187576
    Abstract: The invention relates to a jammer antenna system having a main plate, the main plate being substantially horizontally oriented during use of the jammer antenna system, a horizontal antenna provided in the main plate and arranged for radiating horizontally polarized radiation; first vertical antenna removably attached to the main plate; and at least one second vertical antenna removably attached to the main plate for radiating vertically polarized radiation. The invention proposes to provide a first vertical antenna, the horizontal antenna, and the second vertical antenna being electrically decoupled, such that removing one of the vertical antennas does substantially not change a horizontal antenna intrinsic impedance of the horizontal antenna or a first vertical antenna intrinsic impedance of the first vertical antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Salewski
  • Patent number: 7982654
    Abstract: A smart signal jammer is disclosed that receives a description of an unwanted signal or signals to be jammed, and transmits one or more jamming signals in one or more temporal transmission patterns of pulses that jam the unwanted signal or signals. A smart jammer according to the present invention can use available transmitters efficiently to transmit jamming pulses in a manner that maximizes jamming effectiveness. A smart jammer according to the present invention comprises a jamming signal calculator that calculates the parameters of the jamming signals to be transmitted. The calculations are based on inequalities that are satisfied by an efficient jamming signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Nathan E. Low
  • Patent number: 7982653
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a radar disruption device includes an electro-magnetic sensitive fluid encased in a shell. The electro-magnetic sensitive fluid is operable to modify the phase or amplitude of electro-magnetic signals. The shell is operable to rupture upon impact with a radar and spread the electro-magnetic sensitive fluid over a portion of the radar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Gary A. Frazier
  • Patent number: 7982655
    Abstract: Aircraft decoy arrangement and method for generating a decoy signal from an aircraft having an isolated decoy. An aircraft receiver detects a threat signal from a threat source targeting the aircraft. An aircraft signal processor produces a decoy relay signal based on the threat signal, where the decoy relay signal frequency is significantly lower than the threat signal frequency and is slowly attenuated through air, the signal processor calibrating the decoy relay signal in accordance with a received test signal to compensate for inaccuracies. An aircraft transmitter transmits the decoy relay signal and an optional reference signal to the decoy, where it is received by a decoy receiver, converted back to a decoy signal by a decoy frequency converter, and transmitted by a decoy transmitter, causing the threat source to detect the decoy signal and lock onto the decoy rather than the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignees: Elbit Systems Ltd., Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Dov Zahavi, Shlomo Tangy
  • Patent number: 7961133
    Abstract: The disclosed system, device, and method for diverting a guided missile generally includes a ground-based sensor array generating tracking data of a guided missile tracking a target. A control node in communication with the ground-based sensor array generates targeting data from the tracking data. A phased array directed-energy unit in communication with the control node radiates the guided missile with variable beam width microwave radiation based on the targeting data received from the control node, where the microwave radiation disrupts an electronic component of the guided missile such that the guided missile discontinues tracking the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jeff L. Vollin, Frederick A. Ahrens, Kenneth W. Brown
  • Publication number: 20110122011
    Abstract: An electronic countermeasure (ECM) transceiver including a receiver for sequentially receiving a plurality of signals in respective frequency sub-bands. A processor sequentially receives the plurality of signals and identifies the received signals as threats. The processor then generates ECM signals based on the threats and sequentially outputs the ECM signals to a transmitter. The transmitter simultaneously transmits the ECM signals in the respective frequency sub-bands to address the threats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: RICHARD W. RYDEN, LEN T. LAPINTA, RICHARD J. BAROZZI
  • Patent number: 7938052
    Abstract: A thermal radiation-generating decoy mounted adjacent an aircraft engine structure, such as an engine nacelle, includes a heat source inside of an aerodynamic enclosure with a mounting interface to attach the enclosure to the engine structure. The decoy can further be located at the lower extreme of and adjacent the forward-most portion of the engine nacelle in order to attract an infrared-seeking threat to the vicinity of the fan containment portion of the engine nacelle. The decoy can be designed to have a thermal signature that mimics a scaled overall aircraft thermal signature. In addition, the decoy can include a fuse shield adjacent the enclosure to detonate a threat in the case that the threat approach trajectory is imprecise and the threat bypasses the enclosure within an aspect of the fuse shield as viewed from the approach direction of the threat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jamie J. Childress, Edward C. Marques
  • Publication number: 20110095935
    Abstract: Various electromagnetically-countered systems (EMC systems) are provided to form a target space where an intensity of harmful electromagnetic waves is reduced by a preset extent or below a preset limit. The EMC system includes at least one counter unit which emits counter electromagnetic waves capable of countering the harmful waves by canceling at least a portion of the harmful waves in the target space or by suppressing the harmful waves from propagating into the target space. As the countering is performed by the canceling, the counter waves tend to counter the harmful waves while impeding the purpose of the system in the target space. However, as the countering is done by the suppressing, the counter waves tend to oppose the harmful waves while facilitating the purpose of the system at least outside the target space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Youngtack SHIM
  • Patent number: 7932851
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a data structure to be embedded in a ranging signal or in a synchronization preamble of a digital signal are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of blocks 0 through i, where i is an integer, are formed from random sequences of components A0 to Ai, each of the components being N bits, and each block including A0 through Ai components. A plurality of random sequences of components B0 through Bi, where i is an integer, of 2N bits is also formed. The components A0 through Ai in blocks 0 to i are formed into a matrix and the polarities of the components A0 through Ai are made to correspond to the polarities of a Hadamard matrix. The components A0 through Ai of each block are randomly permuted with components B0 through Bi. When the permuted components of the blocks are embedded in a ranging signal or in a synchronization preamble of a signal, the blocks will appear to an unauthorized user of the signal as being unrelated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Clark
  • Publication number: 20110080311
    Abstract: A laser source assembly (10) for providing an assembly output beam (12) includes a first MIR laser source (352A), a second MIR laser source (352B), and a beam combiner (241). The first MIR laser source (352A) emits a first MIR beam (356A) that is in the MIR range, and the second MIR laser source (352B) emits a second MIR beam (356B) that is in the MIR range. Further, the first MIR beam (356A) has a first linear polarization and the second MIR beam (356B) has a second linear polarization. The beam combiner (241) combines the first MIR beam (356A) and the second MIR beam (356B) to provide the assembly output beam (12). More specifically, the beam combiner (241) can include a combiner element that reflects light having the second linear polarization and that transmits light having the first linear polarization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Pushkarsky, Timothy Day, David F. Arnone, Thomas Edward Berg
  • Patent number: 7916065
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a countermeasure system for protecting an asset from a missile attack includes a decoy comprising a plurality of quantum dots selected to emit radiation having a radiation emission profile similar to a profile of a radiation signature of the asset. In another embodiment, a method of simulating a radiation signature of an asset using quantum dots includes dispersing quantum dots to form a cloud of quantum dots; and exciting the quantum dots with a first radiation so that the quantum dots emit a second radiation having a profile similar to the radiation signature profile of the asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Nathan Mintz, Mark Skidmore, Kalin Spariosu
  • Patent number: 7898454
    Abstract: A method of jamming radar apparatus carried by interceptor aircraft comprising producing a narrow radio beam of a frequency corresponding to the frequency of the radar apparatus carried by an attacking aircraft and directing the beam towards the earth to produce scattered radiation from the surface thereof which the radar of the interceptor will home on causing the interceptor to divert its course towards the scattering source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1966
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defense
    Inventor: Bertrand Julian Starkey
  • Patent number: 7893866
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20110001652
    Abstract: A method for generating and transmitting deception signals to location devices comprises use of tracking monopulse radars and associated apparatus to be installed on aircraft in particular of the rotary-blade type. The deception signals generated and sent to the tracking radar cause an angular deception, and such that, for example, the aircraft may be viewed by the radar in a direction different from the real direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Elettronica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Andrea De Martino, Vittorio Rossi
  • Patent number: 7847723
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20100303449
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting and thwarting the use of unauthorized imaging systems at theatrical performances. A method includes determining, using a computing device and stored emission signatures of a plurality of different imaging devices, whether an emission is indicative of a presence of an imaging device that has transmitted a content signal and in response to determining that the emission is indicative of the presence of the imaging device that has transmitted the content signal, and initiating, using the computing device, transmission of a thwarting signal from a signal generator to thwart the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Elliott D. Light, Jon L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20100302087
    Abstract: A smart signal jammer is disclosed that receives a description of an unwanted signal or signals to be jammed, and transmits one or more jamming signals in one or more temporal transmission patterns of pulses that jam the unwanted signal or signals. This is in contrast to basic jammers in the prior art, which typically receive a description of a signal or signals to be transmitted. A smart jammer according to the present invention can improve the efficiency with which available transmitters are used to transmit jamming pulses, thus reducing the number of needed transmitters, compared to a prior-art jammer. A smart jammer according to the present invention comprises a jamming signal calculator that calculates the parameters of the jamming signals to be transmitted. The calculations are based on inequalities that are satisfied by an efficient jamming signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Nathan E. Low
  • Publication number: 20100289686
    Abstract: In a first step, it is proposed that tunable transmitters and detectors (receivers) be included in a detection system and that a narrowband, preferably variable frequency signal be used in order to determine the frequencies for optimum injection into the electronics of a target. When the detection system identifies these frequencies, destruction can be initiated in the second step of the invention for a transmitter or receiver which is communicating with the target. For this purpose, once the optimum frequencies have been determined, a high-power signal is transmitted into the local area of the target at the specific/determined frequency. The evaluation unit, which is integrated in the detection system, controls the transmission frequencies, evaluates the harmonic signals, selects the optimum frequencies for an attack, and controls and checks the attack process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Jung, Gerd Wollmann
  • Publication number: 20100283657
    Abstract: The disclosed system, device, and method for diverting a guided missile generally includes a ground-based sensor array generating tracking data of a guided missile tracking a target. A control node in communication with the ground-based sensor array generates targeting data from the tracking data. A phased array directed-energy unit in communication with the control node radiates the guided missile with variable beam width microwave radiation based on the targeting data received from the control node, where the microwave radiation disrupts an electronic component of the guided missile such that the guided missile discontinues tracking the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: JEFF L. VOLLIN, Frederick A. Ahrens, Kenneth W. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100283656
    Abstract: Double-sideband suppressed carrier (DSSC) modulation is used in concert with local oscillator (LO) rejection to create a steep notch for a communication signal within a jamming signal. The double-sideband suppressed carrier modulation may use upper and lower sidebands which are symmetrical or asymmetrical. An equivalent very high Q band-pass notch is synthesized within the jamming sideband signals. The jammer signal can be split into four signals in quadrature phases and fed to a four-square vertical dipole antenna design that results in a null along the axis of the array's center on which a communication antenna is aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Robert J. ZAVREL, JR., Eric Taketatsu
  • Patent number: 7826839
    Abstract: A method of disrupting communications reception of a target radio receiver. A plurality of transmitters transmit a noise signal toward the target radio transceiver. Each of the plurality of transmitters has a receiver associated therewith A first transmitter ceases transmitting a noise signal at a pre-determined time. A receiver associated with the first transmitter receives information from another of the plurality of transmitters when the first transmitter has ceased transmitting the noise signal. The first transmitter resumes the transmission of the noise signal after the information has been transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventor: David C. Nicholas
  • Patent number: 7821623
    Abstract: A satellite surveillance countermeasure system uses an airborne platform to position a coherent radiation source above a substantial portion of the Earth's atmosphere. The coherent radiation source provides coherent radiation that is directed toward an enemy surveillance satellite, so as to reversibly deny the satellite the ability to image. By positioning the coherent radiation source at such an altitude, atmospheric attenuation and distortion are mitigated. Thus, a smaller, less powerful and less costly coherent radiation source can be utilized. The use of an airborne platform also makes the system more portable and affordable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Douglas Anthony Galasso
  • Publication number: 20100259436
    Abstract: A system and method for suppressing radio frequency (“RF”) transmissions includes a transmitter for transmitting electronic signals that suppresses (e.g., prevents, disrupts, jams, interferes with or otherwise disables) RF transmissions. Some embodiments of the invention include a transmitter that suppresses one or more signals transmitted from a target transmitter in an RF transmission system to a target receiver in a wireless device operating in the RF transmission system to prevent, disrupt, jam, interfere with or otherwise disable an RF transmission between the target transmitter and the target receiver in the wireless device (i.e., target wireless device). These systems and methods may be used to interrupt communication, command and control of non-friendly combatant. These systems and methods may also be used to suppress RF transmissions to prevent the detonation of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Pegasus Global Strategic Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert Haywood Brumley, II, Michael J. Reedy, Robert Haywood Brumley, III
  • Patent number: 7792218
    Abstract: A digital radio frequency memory (DFRM) which converts an incoming analog radio frequency signal to a fourteen bit digital signal allowing for digital signal processing and then retransmitted as an analog RF signal. The DFRM provides a time delay for RF signals by storing the signal. The DFRM also changes the signal frequency in the range of plus or minus 100,000 KHz which places a doppler on the signal. The signal phase is changed in a range of 0 to 359 degrees by the DFRM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Roger Dean Durtschi
  • Publication number: 20100201560
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Wayne Chen, Adam Gold
  • Patent number: 7773025
    Abstract: A method and system for remotely affecting electronics within a conductive enclosure are disclosed. The method can comprise transmitting electromagnetic radiation of two different frequencies to the enclosure. The two different frequencies can be selected such that they penetrate the enclosure and therein form electromagnetic radiation of a third frequency that resonates within the enclosure. The third frequency can interact with the electronics, such as to disrupt operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Sandor Holly, Steven B. Pickard
  • Patent number: 7746265
    Abstract: A system and method for suppressing radio frequency (“RF”) transmissions includes a transmitter for transmitting electronic signals that suppresses (e.g., prevents, disrupts, jams, interferes with or otherwise disables) RF transmissions. Some embodiments of the invention include a transmitter that suppresses one or more signals transmitted from a target transmitter in an RF transmission system to a target receiver in a wireless device operating in the RF transmission system to prevent, disrupt, jam, interfere with or otherwise disable an RF transmission between the target transmitter and the target receiver in the wireless device (i.e., target wireless device). These systems and methods may be used to interrupt communication, command and control of non-friendly combatant. These systems and methods may also be used to suppress RF transmissions to prevent the detonation of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Pegasus Global Strategic Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert Haywood Brumley, II, Michael J. Reedy, Robert Haywood Brumley, III
  • Patent number: 7737883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James Dark, James Buscemi, Scott Burkholder
  • Patent number: 7728755
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Damjan Jocic
  • Patent number: 7719457
    Abstract: A digitally tuned digital radio frequency memory that captures a portion of a first radio frequency signal and retransmits the portion as a coherent radio frequency signal. The digitally tuned radio frequency memory may include a track and hold configured to track and hold the first radio frequency signal and to output a shaped signal; a digitizer configured to convert the shaped signal to a digital word; a memory configured to store the digital word; and a direct digital frequency synthesizer configured to provide a sampling clock signal, wherein the sampling clock signal is provided to the track and hold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Teledyne Cougar, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Tindall
  • Publication number: 20100117884
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system and method for processing multiple navigation signal components received from multiple global navigation satellite systems (GNSS?). In a particular implementation, an energy detection in a first navigation signal component is classified based, at least in part, on information in a second navigation signal component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Rizwan Ahmed, Douglas Neal Rowitch