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Method and apparatus for a body position monitor using radar

US8068051B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2011
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/113
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radar system for monitoring a premises in a home or building. The radar system includes transmitter and receiver antennae and a signal processor that processes a reflected signal. Doppler analysis of the reflected signal determines the activity and location of a subject's upper torso, and the subject's presence within the monitored premises.

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