GEOLOCATION OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC EMITTER UTILIZING RECEPTOR PATTERN SLOPE

    公开(公告)号:US20220065975A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-03

    申请号:US17466410

    申请日:2021-09-03

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    IPC分类号: G01S3/32 G01S5/04

    摘要: Directional antennas comprising substantially identical radiation patterns separated in a horizontal plane by an index angle. A line of bearing to an emitter is determined by a ratio of the power level of an EM signal received by the directional antennas and comparing it to a lookup table to determine an angle off of the boresight of the directional antenna with the highest received power level of the EM signal toward the directional antenna with the second-highest received power level of the EM signal that the emitter of the EM signal is located.

    Three-dimensional image display
    22.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11079608B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US14961988

    申请日:2015-12-08

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    摘要: An image display to provide a realistic 3D stereoscopic image of a desired scene. The display device is comprised of directional pixels. Each directional pixel has a plurality of facets having a constrained viewing angle. Each facet has a point source of light that emits light with a controllable luminescence and hue. In this regard, each facet of the directional pixel has a constrained viewing angle and independent luminance and hue.

    Non-invasive corrosion detection
    23.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10408738B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15190817

    申请日:2016-06-23

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    IPC分类号: G01N17/04 G01N27/00

    摘要: A first signal generator for generating a first AC current signal and a second signal generator for generating a second AC current signal. A first combiner is coupled to the first signal generator and the second signal generator for combing the first AC current signal and the second AC current signal into a probe signal for applying directly to the unit under test. A receiver for detecting intermodulation distortion in the unit under test.

    High frequency line flattener impedance matching network

    公开(公告)号:US10396908B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US16042591

    申请日:2018-07-23

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    摘要: An impedance matching network between a transmitter and an antenna. The impedance matching network comprises of a watt meter coupled to the transmitter for measuring a standing wave ratio (“SWR”). A first unbalanced to unbalanced transformer (“first unun”) with an impedance ratio of N:1 is selectively coupled in series with the watt meter. A microprocessor is coupled to the watt meter for determining iteratively whether the first unun lowers the standing wave ratio (“SWR”) in response to switching the first unun in and out of a series connection with the antenna.

    Far-field antenna pattern characterization via drone/UAS platform

    公开(公告)号:US10067172B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-04

    申请号:US15361795

    申请日:2016-11-28

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    摘要: A far-field antenna characterization system for characterizing a far-field antenna pattern of a target antenna. An unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) with a flight control system receives preprogrammed flight instructions for maneuvering the UAS within the far-field antenna pattern of the target antenna. A sensing antenna mounted to the UAS senses the far-field antenna pattern of the target antenna. A power measurement sensor provides a power level signal indicative thereof. A position measurement sensor provides a position signal for the UAS. The data logger associates the power level signal with the position signal at multiple measurement points to create a power density pattern for the far-field antenna pattern.

    Method for locating a radiation source using power measurements

    公开(公告)号:US09869554B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-16

    申请号:US13533296

    申请日:2012-06-26

    申请人: Robert Sternowski

    发明人: Robert Sternowski

    IPC分类号: G01C21/00

    CPC分类号: G01T7/00

    摘要: A system suitable for determining a location of an emitter emitting a radiation signal from an unknown location has a vehicle with a location position determining apparatus to receive a location datum, so the location of the vehicle can be determined when the radiation signal is received. A sensor connected to a receiver is positioned on the vehicle to detect and receive the radiation signal at a plurality of locations. A processor having a program executing therein determines the power level of the radiation signal at each measurement location and determines the location of the emitter from the change in power level of the radiation signal between measurement locations.

    Channelized multicarrier digitizer
    28.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09742448B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-22

    申请号:US15401417

    申请日:2017-01-09

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    发明人: Robert Sternowski

    IPC分类号: H04B1/10 H04B1/18 H04B1/04

    摘要: A method is provided for individually processing multiple frequency bands in a composite RF signal is disclosed. The composite RF signal is separated into a plurality of gain controlled and bandlimited frequency bands. The gain controlled and bandlimited frequency bands are then recombined to produce a controlled composite RF signal, which is then digitized by undersampling with an ADC to produce a plurality of unambiguous frequency bands convolved around baseband. The sample frequency can be substantially less than the Nyquist Limit of twice the highest frequency present for digitization. Each baseband signal is monitored for amplitude spikes therein. In response to an amplitude spike, the appropriate frequency band is modified by a control signal to hold the ADC to within its dynamic range.

    Optical Sensing System
    30.
    发明申请
    Optical Sensing System 审中-公开
    光传感系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170069157A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US15355896

    申请日:2016-11-18

    申请人: Softronics, Ltd.

    IPC分类号: G07F9/02 G01V8/20 G01V8/12

    摘要: An optical sensing system for detecting objects passing through a volume of interest, wherein the sensing system has an emitter and a detector. The detector detects motion of object shadows generated as the object passes through the volume of interest between the emitter and detector. Motion detection algorithms, using computed motion vectors of the detected object, logically determine whether an object has traveled completely through the detection space, and can be used to discriminate a specific outcomes and/or impediments.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于检测通过感兴趣体积的物体的光学感测系统,其中感测系统具有发射器和检测器。 检测器检测到当物体通过发射器和检测器之间的感兴趣体积时产生的物体阴影的运动。 运动检测算法使用所检测对象的计算运动矢量,逻辑地确定对象是否已经通过检测空间完全行进,并且可以用于区分特定的结果和/或障碍。