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Apparatus for detection and ranging

US10746861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2018
Grant dateAug 18, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/931
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus configured to provide for detection and ranging of a remote object, the apparatus configured to perform the following: based on a first reflected signal comprising a reflection from the remote object of a first frequency varying detection signal that varies in frequency over a first bandwidth; and based on a second reflected signal comprising a reflection from the remote object of a second frequency varying detection signal that varies in frequency over a different second bandwidth; determine a first estimated range based on a first beat frequency signal comprising the first reflected signal mixed with the first frequency varying detection signal; determine a second estimated range based on a second beat frequency signal comprising the second reflected signal mixed with the second frequency varying detection signal; determine a range of the remote object as a function of the first estimated range and the second estimated range.

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