Integrated optical communication and range finding system and applications thereof
US7489865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/1123
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward systems for conducting laser range and enabling optical communication between a plurality of entities and to the application of such systems in a secure covert combat identification system. In one embodiment, the present invention uses a novel laser system that generates high pulse rates, as required for optical communications, while concurrently generating sufficiently high power levels, as required by laser range finding operations. One application of the present invention is in enabling secure covert communications between a plurality of parties. Another application of the present invention is in tracking and identifying the movement of objects.
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