Wireless danger proximity warning system and method
    1.
    发明授权
    Wireless danger proximity warning system and method 有权
    无线危险接近警戒系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07148791B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-12

    申请号:US11178997

    申请日:2005-07-11

    CPC classification number: B61L29/24 B60Q9/008 B61L23/06 G08G1/161

    Abstract: A danger proximity warning system and method are disclosed that utilize ultra wideband (UWB) technology to effectively warn a person when there is a potentially dangerous situation in their vicinity. In one embodiment, the danger proximity warning system includes a transmitting UWB radio coupled to a first object and a receiving impulse radio unit coupled to a second object. The transmitting impulse radio unit operates to transmit an UWB signal towards the second object when the first object is a predetermined distance away. Upon receiving the UWB signal, the receiving UWB radio makes sure a person associated with the second object is informed about the potentially dangerous situation. Several embodiments of the danger proximity warning system and method are disclosed all of which operate to warn a person when there is a potentially dangerous situation in their vicinity.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种危险的接近警报系统和方法,其利用超宽带(UWB)技术在邻近的潜在危险情况下有效地警告某人。 在一个实施例中,危险接近警报系统包括耦合到第一对象的发射UWB无线电和耦合到第二对象的接收脉冲无线电单元。 当第一对象距离预定距离时,发射脉冲无线电单元用于向第二对象发送UWB信号。 在接收到UWB信号时,接收的UWB无线电确保与第二个对象相关联的人被告知潜在的危险情况。 公开了危险接近警告系统和方法的几个实施例,所有这些实施例在其附近存在潜在的危险情况时操作以警告人。

    System and method for detecting an intruder using impulse radio technology
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for detecting an intruder using impulse radio technology 有权
    使用脉冲无线电技术检测入侵者的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07541968B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-02

    申请号:US11554025

    申请日:2006-10-29

    Abstract: An intrusion detection system and method are provided that can utilize impulse radio technology to detect when an intruder has entered a protection zone. In addition, the intrusion detection system and method can utilize impulse radio technology to determine a location of the intruder within the protection zone and also track the movement of the intruder within the protection zone. Moreover, the intrusion detection system and method can utilize impulse radio technology to create a specially shaped protection a one before trying to detect when and where the intruder has penetrated and moved within the protection zone.

    Abstract translation: 提供入侵检测系统和方法,其可以利用脉冲无线电技术来检测入侵者何时进入保护区。 此外,入侵检测系统和方法可以利用脉冲无线电技术来确定入侵者在保护区内的位置,并且还跟踪入侵者在保护区内的移动。 此外,入侵检测系统和方法可以在尝试检测入侵者在保护区内何时以及在何处渗透和移动的情况下,利用脉冲无线电技术创建特殊形状的保护。

    Railroad collision avoidance system and method for preventing train accidents
    4.
    发明授权
    Railroad collision avoidance system and method for preventing train accidents 有权
    铁路防撞系统及预防火车事故的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06917284B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-12

    申请号:US10753891

    申请日:2004-01-08

    CPC classification number: B61L29/246

    Abstract: A railroad collision avoidance system and method are disclosed that utilize impulse radio technology to effectively warn a person when there is a locomotive in their vicinity. In one embodiment, the railroad collision avoidance system includes a transmitting impulse radio unit coupled to a locomotive and a receiving impulse radio unit coupled to a vehicle. The transmitting impulse radio unit operates to transmit an impulse radio signal towards the vehicle when the locomotive is a predetermined distance from a railroad crossing. Upon receiving the impulse radio signal, the receiving impulse radio unit makes sure the person operating the vehicle is informed about the potentially dangerous situation. Several embodiments of the railroad collision avoidance system and method are disclosed all of which operate to warn a person when there is a locomotive in their vicinity.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种铁路碰撞避免系统和方法,其利用脉冲无线电技术在其附近存在火车头时有效地警告人。 在一个实施例中,铁路碰撞避免系统包括耦合到机车的发射脉冲无线电单元和耦合到车辆的接收脉冲无线电单元。 发射脉冲无线电单元操作以在机车距离铁路路口预定距离时向车辆发送脉冲无线电信号。 在接收到脉冲无线电信号时,接收脉冲无线电单元确保向车辆操作者通知潜在的危险情况。 公开了铁路冲突避免系统和方法的几个实施例,其中所有这些实施例用于在其附近存在机车时警告一个人。

    Method and system for controlling a robot
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and system for controlling a robot 有权
    用于控制机器人的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07069111B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-27

    申请号:US11097838

    申请日:2005-04-01

    Abstract: A system and method are described that use impulse radio technology to enhance the capabilities of a robot. In one embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of the robot. In another embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication, position and/or radar capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of a robot in order to, for example, monitor and control the environment within a building.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用脉冲无线电技术增强机器人能力的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,提供了使用脉冲无线电技术的通信能力来帮助控制站更好地控制机器人的动作的系统,机器人和方法。 在另一个实施例中,提供了使用脉冲无线电技术的通信,位置和/或雷达能力的系统,机器人和方法来帮助控制站更好地控制机器人的动作,以便例如监视和 控制建筑物内的环境。

    Ultra-wideband smart sensor interface network and method

    公开(公告)号:US07075476B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-11

    申请号:US10747756

    申请日:2003-12-29

    Inventor: Jonnathan H. Kim

    CPC classification number: G01S13/0209 G01S13/878 H01Q25/00 H04B2001/6908

    Abstract: A network, sensor and method are provided that utilize the capabilities of impulse radio technology to help monitor and/or control the environment within a building. In particular, the network includes a sensor attached to a first impulse radio unit that is capable of transmitting an impulse radio signal containing sensor related information to a second impulse radio unit. The second impulse radio unit is attached to a control station that uses the sensor related information (e.g., environmental related information, safety related information or surveillance related information) to monitor and/or control the environment within a building. In one aspect of the present invention, the control system can better control and monitor the environment within the building because the sensor may be moved around within the building and reference impulse radio units may interact with the first impulse radio unit to enable the determination of the current position of the sensor.

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