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Enhanced time-difference localization system

US6119013A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1999
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2205/008
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for locating a mobile transceiver relative to plural fixed sensor stations. The system includes plural sensor stations that receive a signal transmitted by the mobile transceiver. A probable position of the mobile transceiver is determined based on a time of arrival of the signal and an angle of arrival of the signal received at the plural sensor stations.

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