Method and apparatus for tagging and identifying a target
US8442179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/076
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for identifying and tagging a target, such an individual or an item, are described that provide an improved mechanism for identifying the target without alerting the target. In this regard, a method and apparatus can irradiate the target so as to create a radioisotope signature for the target. By thereafter monitoring the radioisotope signature, the target can be identified and tracked in a covert manner.
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