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Optimized stochastic resonance method for signal detection and image processing

US7668699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/26
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for improving the detection of signals obscured by noise using stochastic resonance noise. The method determines the stochastic resonance noise probability density function in non-linear processing applications that is added to the observed data for optimal detection with no increase in probability of false alarm. The present invention has radar, sonar, signal processing (audio, image and video), communications, geophysical, environmental, and biomedical applications.

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