Signal processing for object detection system
US6856271B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S7/2883
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for detecting objects. In one embodiment, a person entering a secured or “Safe Zone™” is illuminated with low-power polarized radio waves. Differently polarized waves which are reflected back from the person are collected and measured. In a preferred embodiment, concealed weapons are detected by calculating the difference of a pair of differences (Delta A and B) of different polarized reflected energy (upper and lower curves in the two graphs) in the time domain, and by using signal processing methods and apparatus to improve the reliability of the detection process.
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