Software-defined radio linking systems
US11569848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed invention includes methods for linking individual software-defined radios (SDR) into a cohesive network of SDRs capable of recording a sample of radiofrequency (RF) signals emitted in an RF environment. Individual SDRs communicate with an IP network, and host a linking application that executes the recording. A user identifies a lead SDR from among the SDRs, and uses the lead SDR to task participating SDRs with reference to a clock source. Also disclosed is a system of SDRs configured to be linked into a cohesive network of SDRs capable of recording a sample of RF signals emitted in an RF environment. Embodiments of the disclosed invention include co-located and dispersed SDRs. Some embodiments use SDRs organized into a mesh network. Embodiments of the disclosed invention are configured to perform total band monitoring, total band capture, RF environment simulation, interference identification, interference simulation, and distributed quality of service evaluation of wireless networks.
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