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Systems and methods for active SWIR imaging using germanium receivers

US10978600B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2019
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/931
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An active imaging system comprising an illumination source for emitting a radiation pulse towards a target resulting in radiation reflected from the target, a receiver comprising one or more germanium photodiodes for receiving the reflected radiation, and a method for using same.

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