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FMCW radar blocking detection

US10267897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2014
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/288
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detection of blocking of a frequency-modulated continuous-wave, FMCW, radar device. A first signal being a first transmission signal including an object detection signal is transmitted. A second signal being a frequency offset signal relative the first signal is transmitted. A reception signal including at least a received version of the second signal is received. Blocking of the FMCW radar device is determined by identifying a blocking pattern in the received version of the second reception signal.

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