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Pattern comparison ultrasonic surveillance system with noise suppression

US4499564A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 1982
Grant dateFeb 12, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S15/526
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic surveillance system which emits pulse-like ultrasonic waves to an area under surveillance, which statistically compares a reflected-wave pattern established by receiving ultrasonic waves reflected from the under surveillance with a predetermined reference pattern, and which produces an alarm signal when these two patterns are not in agreement. According to this system, the alarm signal is prevented from being erroneously produced by ultrasonic noises.

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