GNSS-BASED TRACKING OF FIXED OR SLOW-MOVING STRUCTURES
    1.
    发明申请
    GNSS-BASED TRACKING OF FIXED OR SLOW-MOVING STRUCTURES 有权
    固定或慢速移动结构的基于GNSS的跟踪

    公开(公告)号:US20100109944A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:US12683994

    申请日:2010-01-07

    IPC分类号: G01S19/07 G01K1/00

    摘要: A multi-antenna GNSS system and method provide earth-referenced GNSS heading and position solutions. The system and method compensate for partial blocking of the antennas by using a known attitude or orientation of the structure, which can be determined by an orientation device or with GNSS measurements. Multiple receiver units can optionally be provided and can share a common clock signal for processing multiple GNSS signals in unison. The system can optionally be installed on fixed or slow-moving structures, such as dams and marine vessels, and on mobile structures such as terrestrial vehicles and aircraft.

    摘要翻译: 多天线GNSS系统和方法提供地球参考的GNSS航向和位置解决方案。 该系统和方法通过使用结构的已知姿态或取向来补偿天线的部分阻塞,其可以由定向装置或通过GNSS测量来确定。 可以可选地提供多个接收器单元,并且可以共享用于一致地处理多个GNSS信号的公共时钟信号。 该系统可以可选地安装在固定或缓慢移动的结构上,例如大坝和海洋船舶,以及移动结构,如陆地车辆和飞机上。

    Short-distance ranging system
    2.
    发明授权
    Short-distance ranging system 有权
    短距离测距系统

    公开(公告)号:US07501978B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-10

    申请号:US11594291

    申请日:2006-11-08

    申请人: Walter J. Feller

    发明人: Walter J. Feller

    IPC分类号: G01S13/84

    CPC分类号: G01S13/758

    摘要: A system for ascertaining the range from an interrogator to one or more transponders comprises an interrogator that transmits an RF carrier that is received by each transponder, the energy in the received carrier being used to charge up a storage capacitor in each senses the termination of the received carrier and initiates a known delay interval different from those of the other transponders. At the end of the delay interval, the transponder transmits an RF signal which is received by the interrogator. The interrogator then calculates the range to the transponder by subtracting the known delay interval from the round trip time registered in the timer.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定从询问器到一个或多个转发器的范围的系统包括发送由每个应答器接收的RF载波的询问器,用于对每个应答器接收的存储电容器进行充电的接收载波中的能量感测到 接收载波并发起与其他应答器不同的已知延迟间隔。 在延迟时间结束时,应答器发送由询问器接收的RF信号。 询问器然后通过从记录在定时器中的往返时间减去已知的延迟间隔来计算应答器的范围。

    Attitude determination system using null-steered array
    3.
    发明授权
    Attitude determination system using null-steered array 有权
    使用零转向阵列的姿态确定系统

    公开(公告)号:US06992624B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-31

    申请号:US10873806

    申请日:2004-06-22

    申请人: Walter J. Feller

    发明人: Walter J. Feller

    IPC分类号: G01S5/04

    CPC分类号: G01S19/54 G01S3/40

    摘要: Apparatus and process for determining the position and heading or attitude of an antenna array are described based on radiating sources, preferably GNSS or other such satellite positioning systems. An optimum satellite is selected and the antenna array is “null steered” by combining the phase of the received signals to calculate a null or null angle that points toward the optimum satellite. The null will determine angle for elevation toward the optimum satellite and azimuth or heading. The heading is the azimuth of the (which may be actual or calculated) projection of the null vector to the satellite onto the Earth's surface. The actual location on Earth of the antenna array can be found and the antenna array azimuth with respect to the satellite can be determined. The null angle may be measured more precisely by dithering on either side to average out noise and then averaging the angle deviations to calculate the null angle. If the attitude of the antenna array with respect to the Earth's surface is desired, a null vector to a second satellite may be generated and the intersection of the two nulls will allow the attitude of the antenna array, with respect to one or both of the satellites, to be determined. The difference between the measured attitude of the antenna array with respect to the null vector and the calculated attitude of the satellite from the GNSS signals, is the attitude of the array with respect to the Earth's surface. All viewable satellites may be used, tracked, and nulls determined for each, and many antennas if in a known pattern relative to each other can be used to make the determinations more accurate and reliable.

    摘要翻译: 基于辐射源(优选GNSS或其它这样的卫星定位系统)描述用于确定天线阵列的位置和航向或姿态的设备和过程。 通过组合接收信号的相位来计算指向最佳卫星的零或零角度,选择最佳卫星并且天线阵列是“空转向”。 空值将确定朝向最佳卫星和方位角或航向的仰角。 标题是空矢量对卫星到地球表面的方位(可能是实际的或计算的)。 可以找到天线阵列的地球上的实际位置,并且可以确定相对于卫星的天线阵列方位角。 可以通过任一侧的抖动来更精确地测量零点角度以平均噪声,然后对角度偏差进行平均以计算零点角度。 如果希望天线阵列相对于地球表面的姿态,则可以产生到第二卫星的零向量,并且两个零点的相交将允许天线阵列的姿态相对于一个或两个 卫星,待定。 天线阵列相对于零矢量的测量姿态与卫星与GNSS信号的计算姿态之间的差异是阵列相对于地球表面的姿态。 所有可见的卫星都可以被使用,跟踪和为每个确定的零点,并且如果以相对于彼此的已知模式可以使用许多天线来使得确定更准确和可靠。

    Perimeter intrusion detection system with block ranging capabilities
    4.
    发明授权
    Perimeter intrusion detection system with block ranging capabilities 失效
    周边入侵检测系统具有块测距功能

    公开(公告)号:US4887069A

    公开(公告)日:1989-12-12

    申请号:US116587

    申请日:1987-11-04

    IPC分类号: G08B13/24

    CPC分类号: G08B13/2497

    摘要: An intrusion detection system of the type using cables arranged along a perimeter to be protected and sensing changes in the electrical field around the cables caused by the presence of an intruder. The cables are divided into sections or blocks and typically only one of the sections is energized at any time. The variations caused by an intruder at the selected sections are transmitted through the intervening section to the receiver portion of a transceiver located at one end of the cables. This indicates in which section intrusion has occurred. The system uses continuous wave excitation whereby the expense and complexity of high speed switching and timing of r.f. signals are avoided.

    Intrusion detection system
    5.
    发明授权
    Intrusion detection system 失效
    入侵检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US4879544A

    公开(公告)日:1989-11-07

    申请号:US116585

    申请日:1987-11-04

    IPC分类号: G08B13/24

    摘要: An intrusion detection system using waves guided by the conductive outer sheath of a coaxial cable. An r.f. signal from a transmitter is supplied between the inner conductor and outer conductor or shield in conventional fashion. Coupled wave devices are spaced along the cable; each coupled wave device transferring r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode propagated along the exterior of the conductive outer shield. In one embodiment a second coaxial cable similarly provided with coupled wave devices is spaced from the transmitter cable and has one end connected to a receiver. The change in r.f. coupling between the cables caused by an intruder produces variations in the r.f. energy coupled to the second cable which is detected at the receiver. Alternative embodiments include the use of a single cable with coupled wave devices adapted for both transmission and reception. Further alternative configurations include the use of a leaky coaxial cable, preferably buried, operating in combination with a cable provided with coupled wave devices. In some circumstances a single elongated conductor can support the guided mode. The guided mode can be established in the outer shield or single conductor by an external source and need not always be coupled from the cable interior.

    Multi-frequency antenna manufacturing method
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-frequency antenna manufacturing method 有权
    多频天线制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08307535B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US13187305

    申请日:2011-07-20

    IPC分类号: H01P11/00

    摘要: A multi-frequency GNSS antenna is provided which can be manufactured from PCB materials and exhibits good multipath rejection. The antenna is capable of receiving RHCP signals from all visible GNSS satellites across a wide beamwidth. A multi-frequency GNSS antenna manufacturing method includes the steps of providing PCB base and support assemblies, first and second feed networks and connecting said first and second feed networks to first and second hybrid connector outputs.

    摘要翻译: 提供多频GNSS天线,可以使用PCB材料制造,并具有良好的多路径抑制能力。 天线能够在宽波束宽度上接收所有可视GNSS卫星的RHCP信号。 多频GNSS天线制造方法包括以下步骤:提供PCB基座和支撑组件,第一和第二馈电网络,并将所述第一和第二馈电网络连接到第一和第二混合连接器输出端。

    MULTI-FREQUENCY ANTENNA AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
    7.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FREQUENCY ANTENNA AND MANUFACTURING METHOD 有权
    多频天线和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120186073A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-26

    申请号:US13187305

    申请日:2011-07-20

    IPC分类号: H01P11/00

    摘要: A multi-frequency GNSS antenna is provided which can be manufactured from PCB materials and exhibits good multipath rejection. The antenna is capable of receiving RHCP signals from all visible GNSS satellites across a wide beamwidth. A multi-frequency GNSS antenna manufacturing method includes the steps of providing PCB base and support assemblies, first and second feed networks and connecting said first and second feed networks to first and second hybrid connector outputs.

    摘要翻译: 提供多频GNSS天线,可以使用PCB材料制造,并具有良好的多路径抑制能力。 天线能够在宽波束宽度上接收所有可视GNSS卫星的RHCP信号。 多频GNSS天线制造方法包括以下步骤:提供PCB基座和支撑组件,第一和第二馈电网络,并将所述第一和第二馈电网络连接到第一和第二混合连接器输出端。

    GNSS GUIDANCE AND MACHINE CONTROL
    8.
    发明申请
    GNSS GUIDANCE AND MACHINE CONTROL 有权
    GNSS指导和机器控制

    公开(公告)号:US20120174445A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-12

    申请号:US13426395

    申请日:2012-03-21

    摘要: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The roll angle facilitates correction of the lateral motion induced position errors resultant from motion of the antennae as the vehicle moves based on an offset to ground and the roll angle. Alternative aspects include multiple-antenna GNSS guidance methods for high-dynamic roll compensation, real-time kinematic (RTK) using single-frequency (L1) receivers, fixed and moving baselines between antennas, multi-position GNSS tail guidance (“breadcrumb following”) for crosstrack error correction, guiding multiple vehicles and pieces of equipment relative to each other, and snow grooming equipment and method applications.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆转向控制的全球导航卫星传感器系统(GNSS)和陀螺仪控制系统,其包括GNSS接收器和固定间隔的天线,以确定车辆位置,速度以及行驶角,俯仰角和侧倾角 基于载波相位差。 滚动角度有助于校正当车辆基于对地面的偏移和侧倾角度而移动时由天线的运动产生的横向运动引起的位置误差。 替代方面包括用于高动态滚动补偿的多天线GNSS指导方法,使用单频(L1)接收机的实时运动学(RTK),天线之间的固定和移动基线,多位置GNSS尾部指导(“面包屑跟踪” )用于交叉错误校正,引导多个车辆和相对于彼此的设备,以及雪地修理设备和方法应用。

    RF/DIGITAL SIGNAL-SEPARATING GNSS RECEIVER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
    9.
    发明申请
    RF/DIGITAL SIGNAL-SEPARATING GNSS RECEIVER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD 审中-公开
    射频/数字信号分离GNSS接收机和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110188618A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-04

    申请号:US13019866

    申请日:2011-02-02

    申请人: Walter J. Feller

    发明人: Walter J. Feller

    IPC分类号: H04B1/10

    摘要: An RF/digital signal-separating receiver is provided for GNSS and other RF signals. The receiver includes a first master antenna and a second slave antenna, which are positioned in spaced relation for directional, radio compass applications. First and second downconverters and first and second ADCs are located under the first and second antennas in analog signal areas, which configuration minimizes cross-coupling RF signals from the antennas and reduces noise. The first and second ADSs are connected to respective first and second correlators in a digital signal location, which is centrally located relative to the antennas. The correlators are connected to a microprocessor for computing distances for the received signals, from which the receiver's orientation or attitude is determined. A method of manufacturing receivers with this configuration is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 为GNSS和其他RF信号提供RF /数字信号分离接收机。 接收机包括第一主天线和第二从属天线,其以定向的无线电罗盘应用的间隔关系定位。 第一和第二下变频器以及第一和第二ADC位于模拟信号区域的第一和第二天线之下,该配置最小化来自天线的交叉耦合RF信号并降低噪声。 第一和第二ADS在相对于天线位于中心的数字信号位置连接到相应的第一和第二相关器。 相关器连接到微处理器,用于计算接收信号的距离,从而确定接收机的方向或姿态。 还公开了一种制造具有该结构的接收机的方法。

    GPS receiver for use with differential-GPS signals
    10.
    发明授权
    GPS receiver for use with differential-GPS signals 有权
    GPS接收机用于差分GPS信号

    公开(公告)号:US07671791B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-02

    申请号:US11748203

    申请日:2007-05-14

    申请人: Walter J. Feller

    发明人: Walter J. Feller

    IPC分类号: G01S5/14

    CPC分类号: G01S19/07 G01S19/13

    摘要: The present disclosure provides a system for converting differential-GPS signals to a format suitable for input to a conventional GPS receiver and combining the converted signal with GPS ranging signals. The combined signals are provided to a conventional GPS receiver via a cable. Circuitry for converting the augmentation signal and combining it with a GPS signal are co-located in a housing which supports both a standard GPS antenna and a differential GPS augmenting signal antenna.

    摘要翻译: 本公开提供了一种用于将差分GPS信号转换为适于输入到常规GPS接收器并将转换的信号与GPS测距信号组合的格式的系统。 组合的信号通过电缆提供给常规的GPS接收机。 用于转换增强信号并与GPS信号组合的电路共同位于支持标准GPS天线和差分GPS增强信号天线的外壳中。