ANTENNA ARRAY WITH SQUARE WAVE SIGNAL STEERING

    公开(公告)号:WO2020028866A9

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-06

    申请号:PCT/US2019/044993

    申请日:2019-08-02

    申请人: WAFER, LLC

    摘要: An antenna array is steered electronically by controlling the transmission speed of the RF signal in feed line of each radiator in the array. The transmission speed is controlled using phase shifters, that include variable dielectric constant (VDC) material causing the change in transmission speed. The control signal applied to the VDC material generates the required phase shift. The control signal is calculated for each phase shifter in real time for each control cycle, so as to enable the main beam to track a target, such as a satellite. The control signal is a square wave signal, and each control signal has a specifically calculated duty cycle or frequency to generate the required phase shift.

    PROCÉDÉ ET DISPOSITIF DE LOCALISATION D'UN OBJET MOBILE SOUMIS À UNE DYNAMIQUE DE ROTATION SUR LUI-MÊME

    公开(公告)号:WO2020025518A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-06

    申请号:PCT/EP2019/070315

    申请日:2019-07-29

    发明人: HENNART, Florent

    摘要: L'invention concerne un dispositif (400) de localisation d'un objet mobile susceptible de subir une dynamique de rotation sur lui-même. Le dispositif comporte un récepteur (410) d'un système de positionnement par satellites, une centrale inertielle (420), et un module hybride de navigation (430). Le module hybride de navigation (430) est configuré pour modéliser d'une part le mouvement d'une antenne (54) du récepteur (410), et d'autre part le mouvement d'un satellite, afin d'estimer une valeur représentative de l'effet Doppler subi par le signal émis par le satellite et reçu par l'antenne. Cette valeur est communiquée à un module d'acquisition (411) du récepteur afin de faciliter une ré-acquisition du signal du satellite suite à une perte du signal provoquée par le mouvement de rotation de l'objet mobile. Le mouvement de l'antenne (54) est notamment estimé grâce à la connaissance de la distance séparant l'antenne d'un centre d'inertie de l'objet mobile.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CORRECTING THE FREQUENCY OR PHASE OF A LOCAL SIGNAL GENERATED USING A LOCAL OSCILLATOR

    公开(公告)号:WO2019008327A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-10

    申请号:PCT/GB2018/051803

    申请日:2018-06-28

    摘要: A positioning device (4) is disclosed comprising at least one antenna (14, 16) for receiving ranging signals, such as GNSS signals. The device comprises a local oscillator (18) for providing a local frequency or phase reference and an inertial sensor (22) for measuring a movement of the device. A processor (36) is provided for performing calculations. The device can receive a first reference signal at a known or predictable frequency or phase. A local oscillator offset determination module (26) is provided to calculate an offset to the received frequency or the received phase based on the movement of the receiver in the direction of the first reference source. A local signal generator (28) can then use the local frequency or phase reference from the local oscillator (18), and the offset calculated by the local oscillator offset determination module (26), to provide a local signal using a local signal generator (28). The local signal can be correlated against a received ranging signal for use in positioning calculations performed by a positioning calculator (34).

    A METHOD, APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CHIP SET, OR DATA STRUCTURE FOR CORRELATING A DIGITAL SIGNAL AND A CORRELATION CODE
    5.
    发明申请
    A METHOD, APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CHIP SET, OR DATA STRUCTURE FOR CORRELATING A DIGITAL SIGNAL AND A CORRELATION CODE 审中-公开
    用于关联数字信号和相关代码的方法,装置,计算机程序,码片集或数据结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2017163042A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-28

    申请号:PCT/GB2017/050778

    申请日:2017-03-21

    IPC分类号: G01S19/26 G01S19/30 G01S19/47

    摘要: A method, apparatus, computer program, chip set, or data structure for correlating a digital signal and a correlation code. A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.

    摘要翻译: 用于使数字信号和相关码相关的方法,装置,计算机程序,芯片组或数据结构。 涉及以下的方法,设备,计算机程序,数据结构信号:引起接收机提供的数字信号与运动补偿相关码的相关,其中运动补偿相关码是相关性之前已经补偿的相关性码 使用一个或多个相量取决于接收器的假定或测量的移动。

    A METHOD, APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CHIP SET, OR DATA STRUCTURE FOR CORRELATING A DIGITAL SIGNAL AND A CORRELATION CODE
    6.
    发明申请
    A METHOD, APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CHIP SET, OR DATA STRUCTURE FOR CORRELATING A DIGITAL SIGNAL AND A CORRELATION CODE 审中-公开
    用于关联数字信号和相关代码的方法,装置,计算机程序,码片集或数据结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2017163041A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-28

    申请号:PCT/GB2017/050777

    申请日:2017-03-21

    IPC分类号: G01S19/26 G01S19/30

    摘要: A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.

    摘要翻译: 用于使由接收器提供的数字信号与运动补偿相关码相关的方法,设备,计算机程序,数据结构信号,其中运动补偿相关码是 相关性代码已经在使用依赖于接收机的假定或测量的移动的一个或多个相量进行相关之前被补偿。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TRANSPORTED ITEMS
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TRANSPORTED ITEMS 审中-公开
    监测运输物品的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2016140969A3

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-03

    申请号:PCT/US2016020262

    申请日:2016-03-01

    摘要: Systems and methods relating to monitoring cargo are provided. Various embodiments provide features relating to: (1) monitoring characteristics of cargo using a single device that may be disposable; (2) generating alerts based on a variety of temperature conditions, such as multiple temperature thresholds; (3) providing multiple levels of alerts and escalating alerts to different users; (4) providing an indication of an end of trip based on location data and data from sensor(s); (5) reducing power of transmissions between devices; (6) using frequency diversity features to communicate between devices; (7) providing configurable reporting and/or sensor monitoring parameters, and changing reporting and/or sensor measurement periods; (8) allowing for communication with devices across multiple frequency bands; (9) utilizing secondary communication circuits to communicate with different devices, such as across different frequency channels and/or bands; and (10) using a movement detection device (e.g., an accelerometer) to reduce false indications of movement.

    摘要翻译: 提供了有关监控货物的系统和方法。 各种实施例提供了与以下相关的特征:(1)使用可以是一次性的单个装置监测货物的特性; (2)基于各种温度条件(诸如多个温度阈值)来生成警报; (3)向不同用户提供多级警报和升级警报; (4)基于位置数据和来自传感器的数据提供行程结束的指示; (5)降低设备之间的传输功率; (6)使用频率分集特征来在设备之间进行通信; (7)提供可配置的报告和/或传感器监测参数,以及改变报告和/或传感器测量时段; (8)允许跨越多个频带与设备进行通信; (9)利用辅助通信电路与不同设备进行通信,例如跨不同频率信道和/或频带; 和(10)使用运动检测装置(例如,加速计)来减少错误的运动指示。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LOCATION-TRIGGERED SENSOR INITIALIZATION
    8.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LOCATION-TRIGGERED SENSOR INITIALIZATION 审中-公开
    用于位置触发传感器初始化的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2014153484A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/031381

    申请日:2014-03-20

    摘要: Methods, apparatuses, and devices for generating one or more harsh or diminished radiofrequency environments relative to a planned route of a mobile device user. In one example, a mobile device user a be routed through a harsh or diminished radiofrequency environment based, at least in part, on a sensor suite of a mobile device and/or based on a user's preferences. Prior to entry into such an environment, various sensors may be activated in a manner that permits position estimation in an absence of SPS based positioning signals and/or TPS based positioning signals.

    摘要翻译: 用于生成相对于移动设备用户的计划路线的一个或多个恶劣或降低的射频环境的方法,设备和设备。 在一个示例中,移动设备用户至少部分地基于移动设备的传感器套件和/或基于用户的偏好来通过苛刻或减少的射频环境路由。 在进入这样的环境之前,可以以在不存在基于SPS的定位信号和/或基于TPS的定位信号的情况下允许位置估计的方式激活各种传感器。

    ARRANGEMENT FOR STABILIZING A COMMUNICATION ANTENNA.
    9.
    发明申请
    ARRANGEMENT FOR STABILIZING A COMMUNICATION ANTENNA. 审中-公开
    用于稳定通信天线的布置。

    公开(公告)号:WO2012033413A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:PCT/NO2011/000241

    申请日:2011-09-08

    IPC分类号: H01Q3/08 H01Q1/18 G01S19/26

    CPC分类号: G01S19/54 H01Q1/185 H01Q3/08

    摘要: A pedestal arrangement for stabilization of a RF communication antenna that comprises an antenna group of at least three spatially separated GNSS antennas (Al, A2, A3) for receiving a navigation signal from a satellite transmitter a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). The GNSS antennas have respective outputs for providing GNSS navigation signals to an attitude determining device. A drive means for driving a movable pedestal part of said arrangement about at least one axis, has a drive control input for controlling the drive means for orientation of the communication antenna according to said control input produced by a control device operating on basis of an attitude output received from said attitude determining device. The GNSS antennas are attached in respective locations on or proximal to a circumference of a communication antenna for which said movable pedestal part is adapted to carry, and such that the GNSS antennas stay fixed relative to said movable pedestal part. The present invention also relates to a pedestal arrangement for stabilization of a radio frequency (RF) communication antenna, wherein the arrangement comprises an antenna group of at least two spatially separated GNSS antennas (Al, A2).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于稳定RF通信天线的基座装置,其包括用于从卫星发射机接收全球导航卫星系统(GNSS)的导航信号的至少三个空间分离的GNSS天线(A1,A2,A3)的天线组。 GNSS天线具有用于向姿态确定装置提供GNSS导航信号的相应输出。 驱动装置,用于驱动围绕至少一个轴的所述装置的可移动底座部分,具有驱动控制输入,用于根据由基于姿态操作的控制装置产生的所述控制输入来控制用于定向通信天线的驱动装置 从所述姿态确定装置接收的输出。 GNSS天线安装在通信天线的圆周上的相应位置上,所述通信天线的圆周适于所述可移动基座部分适于承载,并且使得GNSS天线相对于所述可移动基座部分保持固定。 本发明还涉及用于稳定射频(RF)通信天线的基座装置,其中该装置包括至少两个空间分离的GNSS天线(A1,A2)的天线组。

    USING MAGNETOMETER WITH A POSITIONING SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    USING MAGNETOMETER WITH A POSITIONING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    使用磁力计与定位系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2010051416A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:PCT/US2009/062701

    申请日:2009-10-30

    IPC分类号: G01C17/00 G01S19/26 G01C21/00

    摘要: A mobile station determines an approximate latitude using a measured feature of the Earth's magnetic field. An approximate longitude may also be determined. The mobile station uses the approximate latitude and longitude, if determined, to assist in determining a position fix for the mobile station, e.g., by determining a list of visible satellites in a satellite positioning system (SPS) during search and acquisition of satellite signals and/or using the approximate position as a seed position in the position computation. The feature of the Earth's magnetic field may be, e.g., inclination or vertical intensity, and may be determined using data from a three-dimensional magnetometer and a three-dimensional accelerometer. An instantaneous value of the magnetic field feature may be averaged to reduce the affects of motion and the presences of large metallic masses.

    摘要翻译: 移动台使用地球磁场的测量特征来确定近似纬度。 也可以确定近似的经度。 移动台使用近似的纬度和经度(如果确定的话)帮助确定移动台的定位,例如通过在搜索和获取卫星信号期间确定卫星定位系统(SPS)中的可见卫星的列表,以及 /或使用近似位置作为位置计算中的种子位置。 地球磁场的特征可以是例如倾斜或垂直强度,并且可以使用来自三维磁力计和三维加速度计的数据来确定。 可以平均磁场特征的瞬时值以减少运动的影响和大的金属质量的存在。