Sonar sensor array signal distribution system and method
US7518952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/52
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for signal distribution within a sensor array uses a coaxial transmission line. Taps are affixed to the outer conductor of the coaxial transmission line and include field coupling portions extending into the internal field region of the coaxial transmission line. Electromagnetic energy propagating within the transmission line can be extracted to power the sensors. Sensor signals can be modulated onto radio frequency signals and propagated along the transmission line to distribute the sensor signals.
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