Gated imaging
US8194126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/89
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging system, including a transmission source providing pulse(s), and a gated sensor for receiving pulse reflections from objects located beyond a minimal range. The pulse and the gate timing are controlled for creating a sensitivity as a function of range, such that the amount of the energy received progressively increases with the range. Also an imaging method, including emitting pulse(s) to a target area, receiving reflections of pulses reflected from objects located beyond a minimal range, the receiving includes gating detection of the reflections, and progressively increasing the received energy of the reflections, by controlling the pulses and the timing of the gating.
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