Detecting a target using an optical augmentation sensor
US7978330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/89
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, detecting a target includes directing a laser beam towards an area and detecting the laser beam reflected from the area. Whether the received laser beam comprises an optically augmented reflection indicating retro-reflection from a target is determined. The target indicates presence of an explosive device. The target is detected if the received laser beam comprises the optically augmented reflection.
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