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Systems and methods for determining a location of a signal emitter based on signal power

US9560537B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2015
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/003
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of estimating a location of an interference signal source includes using a first antenna configured to receive a signal from the interference signal source and using a second antenna arranged proximate to the first antenna and configured to receive global positioning system (GPS) signals. An initial trend in variation in power of a received signal from the interference signal source is determined relative to a position of the second antenna, wherein upon determining the initial trend, the initial trend is a current trend. In an iterative manner, the second antenna is directed to be repositioned and a current trend in the peak measurement in power is observed until an estimate of the location of the interference signal source is determined.

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