2918 results about "Radar detection" patented technology

A varying magnetic field excites slight vibrations in an object and a radar sensor detects the vibrations at a harmonic of the excitation frequency. The synergy of the magnetic excitation and radar detection provides increased detection range compared to conventional magnetic metal detectors. The radar rejects background clutter by responding only to reflecting objects that are vibrating at a harmonic excitation field, thereby significantly improving detection reliability. As an exemplary arrangement, an ultra-wideband micropower impulse radar (MIR) is capable of being employed to provide superior materials penetration while providing range information. The magneto-radar may be applied to pre-screening magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patients, landmine detection and finding hidden treasures.

Systems and methods for detecting a respiration signal in a target area are disclosed. Briefly described, in architecture, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a scanning antenna configured to transmit a microwave signal across a horizontal axis in the target area. Also, the system includes a control system that tracks the position of the scanning antenna along the horizontal axis. A signal processing system then detects a respiration signal of a living subject in the target area from reflected microwave signals from the target area and the positional data. Other systems and methods are also provided.

An autonomous driver assistance system is integrated with a vehicular control system to constantly detect ambient road environment of the vehicle, identify a vehicle ahead with same driving route to a destination, and follow the vehicle ahead by autonomous driving to the destination. Signals of direction indicators of the vehicle ahead can be recognized to determine a driving direction and driving state of the vehicle ahead beforehand, thereby reducing the chances of emergency brake and collision and increasing driving efficiency. Without expensive radar detection equipment, the present invention can be easily integrated with a vehicular control system to tackle the high installation cost and integration difficulty of conventional autonomous driver assistance apparatuses.

A radar detector is used with a radio link, the radio link characterized by high duty factor operation of a radio transmitter. The radar detector is located a sufficient distance from the radio transmitter that the radar detector is not overwhelmed by the radio transmission signal in that channel and can detect sufficiently low level radar signals to ascertain potential radio interference at the radar from said radio transmitter. The results of the radar detection are communicated to the transmitter in a way that impacts the transmitter's use of the sensed channel. This communication can occur reactively when a radar detection is achieved (the absence of which indicates no radar has been detected) and / or can be a periodic or event-driven indication that the channel is available for operation (the information expiring if the result is not refreshed). A highly sensitive radar detector apparatus that can detect wideband radar signals at very low levels and overcome the disparity of detection range versus interference range is described. A signal detector is also described that detects energy from other users that is not in the operating channel or operating band of the transmitter to determine if the out of band emissions or out of channel emissions of the operating transmitter's signal need to be adjusted through such settings as transmit power, operating channel, filtering, or a combination.

An image sequence is inputted 200 from the camera and vertical motion is estimated 202. A windowed horizontal edge projection 204 is extracted from the inputted image sequence 200 and the horizontal edges are projected 206. The horizontal edge projection 206 and the vertical motion estimation 202 are combined in a horizontal segmentation and tracking element 208, and forwarded to an object parameter estimation element 210 where the object's distance and height are estimated. This data is combined in a fusion with radar detection element 212. By correctly matching the overhead objects sensed by the radar and video camera, the proximity and relative speed can be ascertained. Once overhead objects have been identified they can be isolated and not considered for collision avoidance purposes.

A radar based sensor detection system comprises a microwave source operative to provide a continuous wave signal at an output. A pulse-former is coupled to the output of the source and is operative to provide at an output a variable length pulse that increases the transmitted energy of the radar system according to the range of object detection. A modulator is coupled to the output of the pulse-former for providing a modulated pulse signal when required. A transmit / receive switch coupled to the output of the modulator is selectively operative between a first transmit position and a second receive position. A transmit channel coupled to the transmit / receive switch transmits the pulse signal when the switch is operated in the transmit position. A receiving channel coupled to the transmit / receive switch receives the modulator signal when the switch is operated in the receive position. First and second voltage multipliers each have a local oscillator input for receiving the modulator signal in the receive position, and each have an input signal port, and an output port. A receiver channel receives a reflected transmitted signal from an object and applies the received signal to the receive signal input ports of the voltage multipliers. An autocorrelator coupled to the output ports of the voltage multipliers correlates the received signal to produce an output signal indicating the detection and position of the object.

The invention discloses a comprehensive geological prediction method for karst tunnel construction, which includes the following steps: (1) long-distance detection; (2) geological radar detection: on the basis of the long-distance detection, adopting a geological radar to review a long-distance prediction result within a short-distance detection range; (3) adopting a horizontal protruded drill hole to carry out direct detection according to a review result; and (4) supplementary protruded blasthole detection: when a direct detection result is that a geologically abnormal body exists in the current tunneling construction area, a protruded blasthole needs to be adopted to carry out supplementary detection, and a supplementary detection result is used as supplementary detection data for the direct horizontal protruded drill hole detection result. The design of the comprehensive geological prediction method is rational, the comprehensive geological prediction method is easy and convenient to operate, and is highly operable, moreover, the mutual relation among a variety of chosen prediction methods is clear, the comprehensive detection effect is good, and the invention provides a systematic, rational and standard comprehensive prediction method for karst tunnel construction.

A method for a monitoring apparatus using a radar and a camera to detect an object. The radar and the camera each have its own detection area and the method is for detecting and correcting the displacement of each detection area by using a single target having dark and bright parts formed in a specified pattern on its surface and placing it in front of the apparatus where the two detection areas overlap. The direction and orientation of the detection area of the radar are measured and corrected and then the detection area of the camera is corrected. The pattern includes an elongated dark part flanked by a pair of bright parts such that quantity of reflected light obtained by scanning the detection surface has a distribution with waveform having two peaks and a valley in between and corrections on the detection areas are made by analyzing their positions.

A positioning system includes a device, having an antenna and a reflector with a known position proximate to the antenna, that transmits at least an electromagnetic pulse having a carrier signal frequency. The device receives a return signal over a period of time, wherein the return signal includes a return pulse from an object within a radar detection area of the device and at least one multi-path pulse. The device processes the return signal so as to isolate the return pulse and the at least one multi-path pulse from the return signal. The device determines a range from the device to the object and the position of the device relative to the object. The range is determined in accordance with a time of arrival of the return pulse and the position is determined in accordance with a time of arrival of the at least one multi-path pulse.

A navigation method of pilotless automobile is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: (1) integrating three kinds of navigation strategies: vision navigation, radar navigation and GPS navigation; (2) calculating current geographical location information of an automobile according to an electronic map and a GPS signal; (3) selecting the navigation strategy according to the current geographical location information of an automobile: a priority of the vision navigation strategy is the highest, and if road boundary information perceived and identified by a vision navigation module corresponding to the vision navigation strategy is inaccurate and instable, the radar navigation strategy is the priority; if obstacle information identified by a laser radar detection module corresponding to the radar navigation strategy is inaccurate and instable, the GPS navigation strategy is selected. By using the method of the invention, a principle is simple; an applicable scope is wide; navigation precision is high; controllability and reliability are good. The method has many other advantages.

Methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for tracking at least one moving target with a radar device without requiring the use of Doppler information. The invention comprises scanning an area with radar signals at a first time to receive a first plurality of target data signals indicative of a position of the target at the first time and determining the position of the target at the first time by collecting the first plurality of target data signals into a first target data grouping, such that the first target data grouping defines a first reference point. Similarly, a second reference point for the target is determined for a second time, and the position of the first reference point is compared to the position of the second reference point to track the moving target. Advantageously, the tracked positions of the moving target may be used to predict a future position of the target at a subsequent time.

One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for suppressing motion artifacts introduced by movement of a radar detection system. Briefly described, in architecture, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a Doppler radar module configured to transmit a microwave signal directed towards an object and receive the reflected microwave signals from the object and a living subject positioned behind the object. Also, the system includes a reference module configured to transmit a reference signal towards the object and receive the reflected reference signal from the object. By comparing the two reflected signals from the Doppler radar module and the reference device, a signal processor suppresses motion artifacts generated by movement of the Doppler radar module to identify the presence of the living subject behind the object. Other systems and methods are also provided.

A radar detector is used with a radio link, the radio link characterized by high duty factor operation of a radio transmitter. The radar detector is located a sufficient distance from the radio transmitter that the radar detector is not overwhelmed by the radio transmission signal in that channel and can detect sufficiently low level radar signals to ascertain potential radio interference at the radar from said radio transmitter. The results of the radar detection are communicated to the transmitter in a way that impacts the transmitter's use of the sensed channel. This communication can occur reactively when a radar detection is achieved (the absence of which indicates no radar has been detected) and / or can be a periodic or event-driven indication that the channel is available for operation (the information expiring if the result is not refreshed).

The invention discloses a comprehensive advance geological detection system carried by a tunnel boring machine. The comprehensive advance geological detection system comprises a multifunctional combination main frame, an induced polarization detection device, an earthquake wave detection device, an integrated junction device, a drilling geological radar detection device and a comprehensive interpretation decision system. The multifunctional combination main frame comprises a time division multiplexing control module, an excitation source control module and a parallel data collecting module. The excitation source control module outputs trigger signals to the three detection devices respectively, the three detection devices respectively output measurement data and feedback signals to the time division multiplexing control module through the parallel data collecting module. The comprehensive interpretation decision system supports geological interpretations and decisions through the inversion / migration imaging joint inversion of three detection methods. The detection system greatly improves the automation degree and detection speed of detection equipment on the tunnel boring machine, and multiple kinds of detection equipment can be carried by the tunnel boring machine.

A radar system and method use a radar FMCW chirp having variable chirp characteristics.

Various regulatory domains promulgate standards to define how wireless devices should operate in certain frequency bands. The 5 GHz spectrum is of particular importance to certain regulatory domains because of radar systems also operating in this spectrum. To avoid interference with such radar systems, wireless devices operating in this spectrum should be able to detect radar and quickly vacate any channels currently used by the radar systems. Techniques are provided for performing startup scans for radar, identifying backup channels for a possible channel switch, and efficiently changing channels in the event of radar detection in the operating channel. These techniques advantageously meet current regulatory standards governing DFS while minimizing network startup delays and disruption to users during a radar event.

A system combining the features, elements, and operations of a cellular telephone and a radar detector into a unitary assembly. The present invention generally comprises a housing enclosing a power supply, an output speaker, an input microphone, an antenna, a display screen, a multi-button keypad, cell phone circuitry, and radar detection circuitry. The housing further incorporates a spring-loaded clip assembly that provides for “hands-free” cellular telephone operation. The present invention may include a plurality of operational modes that are manually selected by a user via the keypad. The operational modes may include “cellular telephone only”, “radar detector only”, and a hybrid mode wherein the system operates as a radar detector until an incoming cellular telephone signal is detected causing the system to convert to its cellular telephone operational mode. The present invention is easily transported and simple to use, fabricated of materials providing the appropriate degree of durability / longevity required by the nature of its use, and may be economically manufactured and sold.

The invention provides an anti-unmanned aerial vehicle detection system and a control method thereof. The system comprises a camera provided with an optical lens, a displayer, an automatic tracking servo mechanism controlling the camera to move, a radar device, a main controller, an interference unit, and an image identification decoder storing unmanned aerial vehicle image information. By the adoption of a photoelectric surveillance radar device combining the radar device with an optical tracking system, radar detection, optical image identification and electromagnetic interference are integrated, and the system and method play an important role in improving organic integration of unmanned aerial vehicle monitoring, the optical system and the radar device.

The invention discloses a real-time vehicle trajectory predicting method and device based on radar detection data. The real-time vehicle trajectory predicting method includes the steps that accordingto the data collected by a vehicle sensor and a radar in real time, the absolute velocity and direction of a target vehicle and the included angle and the included angle change rate of the velocity direction between a vehicle and the target vehicle are calculated, and then the yaw velocity of the target vehicle is calculated through the included angle change rate and the yaw velocity of the vehicle; the turning radii of the vehicle and the target vehicle are calculated by using the velocities and the yaw velocities of the vehicle and the target vehicle correspondingly; and finally, travellingtrajectories of the vehicle and the target vehicle are predicted, and the trajectory of the target vehicle is transferred into a vehicle coordinate system of the vehicle to be calculated through the relative distance and the included angle of vehicle coordinate systems of the vehicle and the target vehicle. The real-time vehicle trajectory predicting device comprises the radar, a vehicle-mounted sensor, a controller and an actuator. The real-time vehicle trajectory predicting method and device based on the radar detection data has the advantages that the travelling trajectory of the vehicle and the travelling trajectory of a target object in the environment can be predicted accurately and in real time, collision danger is judged timely, and safety and stability of vehicle travelling are improved.

The invention discloses an intelligent guarding method based on radar and video integration. The intelligent guarding method comprises the steps that 1) radar monitors and video monitors are distributed in a specified monitoring area; 2) the radar monitors performs real-time monitoring, and when entering of an invasion target is monitored, the three-dimensional position coordinates of the monitored invasion target are outputted and early warning information is emitted, and the video monitored are controlled and started to acquire current synchronous images to be outputted simultaneously; 3) the three-dimensional position coordinates monitored by the radar monitors are mapped into corresponding position coordinates in the synchronous images so that radar detection coordinates are obtained; and 4) the invasion target is identified in the synchronous images according to the radar detection coordinates, and whether the invasion target is a target required to be alarmed is judged according to the image data of the identified invasion target so as to confirm alarm information. The intelligent guarding method based on radar and video integration has advantages of being simple in realization method so that intelligent identification and alarm of the invasion target can be realized and alarm accuracy rate is high.

The invention discloses an obstacle detection and road surface segmentation algorithm based on a three-dimensional laser radar, and the algorithm comprises the steps: (1), scanning the surrounding environment through the three-dimensional laser radar to obtain the point cloud information of the surrounding environment, and transforming the point cloud information to a local right-angle coordinatesystem from the coordinate system of the laser radar; (2), extracting an interest data point of the three-dimensional laser radar; (3), extracting a laser radar scanning single line through a radar detection angle clustering method; (4), segmenting the laser radar scanning single line through neighborhood fuzzy clustering based on AIC criterion; (5), accurately locating a road edge and a road surface line end point through corner detection. Compared with the prior art, the method can achieve the real-time and effective extraction of a passable region of a road surface, is high in precision andreliability, is small in judgment error in a recognition process, and can be widely used for an actual occasion of the extraction of the passable region of a structured road based on the three-dimensional laser radar.

The invention discloses an integrated detection truck for road tunnel defects. The integrated detection truck comprises a truck head and a carriage connected to the rear of the truck head. The carriage is further provided with an infrared camera detecting mechanism, a radar-linear-array camera detecting mechanism, a cantilever crane assembly, a lighting lamp, a main control chamber and a generator. The infrared camera detecting mechanism is installed at the front end of the carriage, the main control chamber is arranged at the rear end of the carriage, the cantilever crane assembly is fixed in the carriage and located between the infrared camera detecting mechanism and the main control chamber, the radar-linear-array camera detecting mechanism is installed on the cantilever crane assembly, the lighting lamp is installed on the radar-linear-array camera detecting mechanism, and the generator is arranged on one side of the cantilever crane assembly. A linear array camera detection device, an infrared camera detection device and a radar detection device are integrated, and the three defects including lining crack, water leakage and cavities of a tunnel are detected at the same time. The integrated detection truck has the advantages of being high in detecting efficiency, free of contact, high in safety and the like, and has very good application prospects in the road tunnel defect detection aspect.

Systems and methods for radar detection in a communication environment are disclosed. The radar detection may comprise, for example: receiving a first signal; identifying the first signal as a potential radar signal; limiting transmission by an apparatus as a result of the identification; receiving a second signal while the transmission by the apparatus is limited; and determining whether at least one of the first signal, the second signal, or a combination thereof is a radar signal.

The invention discloses an in-orbit moving target detecting method with space-based radar and infrared data fusion. The method includes the steps that when an infrared detecting system is used for detection, background suppression is carried out on each frame in an infrared image sequence by adopting a filtering method based on the morphology, self-adaptive threshold segmentation is carried out on images obtained after background suppression, a single frame detection result is extracted, a multi-frame target is determined through a tracking algorithm, and whether the detection result is a real target or not is judged to obtain the detection result of the multi-frame target; during radar detection, pulse doppler (PD) is adopted for processing. After time calibration and space calibration are carried out on the obtained infrared and radar target information, data fusion is carried out on the information by adopting a measurement fusion method, and track prediction is carried out on fused data to obtain the estimated position of the target.

In a sensor and a radar for measuring the distance and the moving speed of a target by radiating a radio frequency, particularly a millimeter wave, compatibility between cost reduction and high detection performance has been conventionally a significant problem. In the present invention, the frequency of a transmitted signal changes during a fixed time while performing digitally-frequency-modulation on frequency sweeping straight lines extending, with different slopes relative to the time axis, from plural slightly different initial values serving as starting points, the signal is transmitted after being modulated so as to periodically repeat the sweep time serving as a unit, signal components corresponding to the respective sweeping slopes are digitally sampled, in synchronization with the transmitted modulation signal, from a received signal which is reflected and returned from a target, and the received signal is analyzed.