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Frequency channel diversity for real-time locating systems, methods, and computer program products

US9684054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2014
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S5/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are architectures, systems, methods, and computer program products for real-time object locating and position determination using frequency channel diversity for transmitting and receiving position determination signals including bursts of location signals. Channelized frequency diversity of a short burst of small location signals that “hop” across multiple frequency channels is used to collectively produce a quasi-wideband position determination signal. Object tags operating with frequency channel diversity for transmitting location signals of position determination signals require low power consumption, but can still efficiently provide adequate position determination signals for reliable position determination.

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