公开(公告)号：US08437223B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US12220745

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: James E. Barger ,  Scott E. Ritter

Inventor： James E. Barger ,  Scott E. Ritter

IPC: G01S3/802

CPC classification number: G01S3/8086 ,  F41G3/147 ,  G01S3/801

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to an airborne shooter detection system having a plurality of sensors coupled to the body of an aircraft such as a helicopter. The system includes at least five sensors configured and arranged to disambiguate the location of a shooter. By measuring the arrival times of the shockwaves of projectiles at each of the sensors and determining the differences in the arrival times among sensors, the systems and methods may determine the location of one or more sources of the projectiles. A distance of at least ten meters separates two or more of the sensors. Such a separation is advantageous because it allows the system to disambiguate multiple shooters by resolving the curvature of the shockwave.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的系统和方法涉及具有耦合到诸如直升机的飞行器的主体的多个传感器的机载射手检测系统。 该系统包括配置和布置成消除射手位置的至少五个传感器。 通过测量每个传感器上的弹丸的冲击波的到达时间并确定传感器之间到达时间的差异，系统和方法可以确定一个或多个射弹源的位置。 距离至少十米的两个或更多个传感器。 这种分离是有利的，因为它允许系统通过解决冲击波的曲率来消除多个射手的歧义。

公开(公告)号：US08416642B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12765428

申请日：2010-04-22

Applicant: JongSuk Choi ,  Munsang Kim ,  Youngin Park ,  Sangmoon Lee

Inventor： JongSuk Choi ,  Munsang Kim ,  Youngin Park ,  Sangmoon Lee

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: G01S3/801

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a signal processing apparatus and method for removing a reflected wave generated by a robot platform. The signal processing apparatus includes a transfer function measuring unit for measuring an inter-channel transfer function (IcTF) from signals of a plurality of channels; an impulse response obtaining unit for obtaining an inter-channel impulse response (IcIR) from the IcTF measured by the transfer function measuring unit; and reflected wave removing unit for removing the reflected wave by differentiating a direct wave directly generated by a sound source and the reflected wave with a time delay from the IcIR obtained by the impulse response obtaining unit. The signal processing method of removing a reflected wave includes measuring an IcTF from signals of a plurality of channels; obtaining an IcIR from the measured IcTF; and removing the reflected wave by differentiating a direct wave directly generated by a sound source and a the reflected wave with a time delay from the obtained IcIR.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种用于去除由机器人平台产生的反射波的信号处理装置和方法。 信号处理装置包括：传输函数测量单元，用于从多个信道的信号测量信道间传递函数（IcTF）; 脉冲响应获取单元，用于从由传递函数测量单元测量的IcTF获得信道间脉冲响应（IcIR）; 以及反射波去除单元，用于通过从由脉冲响应获得单元获得的IcIR的时间延迟来区分由声源直接产生的直接波和反射波来去除反射波。 去除反射波的信号处理方法包括从多个信道的信号测量IcTF; 从测量的IcTF获得IcIR; 以及通过从所获得的IcIR中区分由声源和反射波直接产生的直接波与时间延迟来去除反射波。

公开(公告)号：US08195409B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12938708

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Michael Bruno ,  Barry Bunin ,  Laurent Fillinger ,  Howard Goheen ,  Alexander Sedunov ,  Nikolay Sedunov ,  Alexander Sutin ,  Mikhail Tsionskiy ,  Jeremy Turner ,  Malcolm Kahn ,  Hady R. Salloum

Inventor： Michael Bruno ,  Barry Bunin ,  Laurent Fillinger ,  Howard Goheen ,  Alexander Sedunov ,  Nikolay Sedunov ,  Alexander Sutin ,  Mikhail Tsionskiy ,  Jeremy Turner ,  Malcolm Kahn ,  Hady R. Salloum

IPC: G01F17/00

CPC classification number: G01S3/801 ,  G01S3/808 ,  G01S3/84 ,  G01V1/001

Abstract: A portable threat detection apparatus and method is disclosed which may comprise a plurality of acoustic emission sensors arranged in a cluster, forming a polygon defining at least two axes of alignment between respective pairs of acoustic emission sensors; a computing device in cooperation with a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising computer readable instructions for performing: receiving a first signal produced by a first acoustic emission sensor within a respective pair of acoustic emission sensors, in response to the first acoustic emission sensor detecting an acoustic emission from a source, and receiving a second signal produced by a second acoustic emission sensor within the respective pair of acoustic emission sensors, in response to the second acoustic emission sensor detecting the acoustic emission; determining a cross-correlation factor between the first signal and the second signal; and, determining a bearing to the source based on the cross correlation factor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种便携式威胁检测装置和方法，其可以包括布置在簇中的多个声发射传感器，形成限定在各个声发射传感器对之间的至少两个对准轴线的多边形; 与包括用于执行以下操作的计算机可读指令的非暂时计算机可读存储介质协作的计算设备：响应于所述第一声发射传感器检测，在相应的一对声发射传感器内接收由第一声发射传感器产生的第一信号 响应于第二声发射传感器检测声发射，来自源的声发射，以及接收由相应的声发射传感器对内的第二声发射传感器产生的第二信号; 确定所述第一信号和所述第二信号之间的互相关因子; 并且基于互相关因子确定对源的方位。

公开(公告)号：US08098843B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12284455

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: Takayoshi Kawaguchi ,  Yasuhiro Kodama ,  Yohei Sakuraba

Inventor： Takayoshi Kawaguchi ,  Yasuhiro Kodama ,  Yohei Sakuraba

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04N7/00

CPC classification number: G01S3/801 ,  G01S3/8083 ,  G01S3/86

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sound source direction detecting apparatus including: a plurality of microphones configured to collect sounds from a sound source in order to form an audio frame; a frequency decomposition section configured to decompose the audio frame into frequency components; an error range determination section configured to determine the effects of noises collected together with the sounds as an error range relative to phases; a power level dispersion section configured to disperse power levels of the sounds for each of the frequency components decomposed by the frequency decomposition section, on the basis of the error range determined by the error range determination section; a power level addition section configured to add the power levels dispersed by the power level dispersion section; and a sound source direction detection section configured to detect the direction of the sound source based on the phase at which is located the highest of the power levels added by the power level addition section.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种声源方向检测装置，包括：多个麦克风，被配置为从声源收集声音以形成音频帧; 频率分解部，被配置为将音频帧分解成频率分量; 误差范围确定部分，被配置为将与所述声音一起收集的噪声的影响确定为相对于相位的误差范围; 功率电平分散部，其基于由所述误差范围确定部确定的误差范围，分配由所述频率分解部分解的每个频率分量的声音的功率电平; 功率电平相加部分，被配置为添加由功率电平分散部分分散的功率电平; 以及声源方向检测部，被配置为基于位于功率电平相加部附加的最高功率电平的相位来检测声源的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20110242942A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13075476

申请日：2011-03-30

Applicant: Takeo Tsuzuki ,  Yasuhiro Kawashima ,  Tadao Shimizu

Inventor： Takeo Tsuzuki ,  Yasuhiro Kawashima ,  Tadao Shimizu

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: G01S3/801 ,  G01S7/521 ,  G01S11/14 ,  G01S15/876 ,  G01S15/931 ,  G01S2015/938 ,  G10K11/004 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/741 ,  H01R33/97 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: A distance sensor for vehicles is provided which includes a sensor device and an electric connector for an electrical connection between the sensor device and a mating connector. The connector includes at least one first terminal pin and at least one second terminal pin. The first terminal pin has a first section leading to the sensor device and a second section extending toward an inlet opening of the connector. The second terminal pin has a first section leading to the sensor device and at least two branched second sections extending toward the inlet opening of the connector. Specifically, the second terminal pin is shaped to provide two-pin plugs, thereby permitting the size of the connector to be reduced, which facilitates ease of installation of the distance sensor to, for example, a bumper of the automotive vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆的距离传感器，其包括传感器装置和用于传感器装置和匹配连接器之间的电连接的电连接器。 连接器包括至少一个第一端子引脚和至少一个第二端子引脚。 第一端子销具有通向传感器装置的第一部分和朝向连接器的入口延伸的第二部分。 第二端子销具有通向传感器装置的第一部分和朝向连接器的入口延伸的至少两个分支的第二部分。 具体地说，第二端子销被成形为提供两针插头，从而允许连接器的尺寸减小，这便于将距离传感器安装到例如机动车辆的保险杠上。

公开(公告)号：US20110128821A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US12765428

申请日：2010-04-22

Applicant: JONGSUK CHOI ,  Munsang Kim ,  Youngin Park ,  Sangmoon Lee

Inventor： JONGSUK CHOI ,  Munsang Kim ,  Youngin Park ,  Sangmoon Lee

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: G01S3/801

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a signal processing apparatus and method for removing a reflected wave generated by a robot platform. The signal processing apparatus includes a transfer function measuring unit for measuring an inter-channel transfer function (IcTF) from signals of a plurality of channels; an impulse response obtaining unit for obtaining an inter-channel impulse response (IcIR) from the IcTF measured by the transfer function measuring unit; and reflected wave removing unit for removing the reflected wave by differentiating a direct wave directly generated by a sound source and the reflected wave with a time delay from the IcIR obtained by the impulse response obtaining unit. The signal processing method of removing a reflected wave includes measuring an IcTF from signals of a plurality of channels; obtaining an IcIR from the measured IcTF; and removing the reflected wave by differentiating a direct wave directly generated by a sound source and a the reflected wave with a time delay from the obtained IcIR.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种用于去除由机器人平台产生的反射波的信号处理装置和方法。 信号处理装置包括：传输函数测量单元，用于从多个信道的信号测量信道间传递函数（IcTF）; 脉冲响应获取单元，用于从由传递函数测量单元测量的IcTF获得信道间脉冲响应（IcIR）; 以及反射波去除单元，用于通过从由脉冲响应获得单元获得的IcIR的时间延迟来区分由声源直接产生的直接波和反射波来去除反射波。 去除反射波的信号处理方法包括从多个信道的信号测量IcTF; 从测量的IcTF获得IcIR; 以及通过从所获得的IcIR中区分由声源和反射波直接产生的直接波与时间延迟来去除反射波。

公开(公告)号：US20100225245A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12741842

申请日：2008-11-12

Applicant: Tim Corneel Wilhelmus Schenk ,  Lorenzo Feri ,  Hendricus Theodorus Gerardus Maria Pening De Vries

Inventor： Tim Corneel Wilhelmus Schenk ,  Lorenzo Feri ,  Hendricus Theodorus Gerardus Maria Pening De Vries

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G01S3/80

CPC classification number: F21V14/02 ,  G01S3/801 ,  G01S11/14 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B37/029

Abstract: A direction controllable lighting unit 10 for use in a lighting system is described. The light emission of the lighting unit 10 may be directed into different directions, e. g. by use of a mechanically movable element 14, 60. At least two ultrasound transmitters 20a, 20b, or ultrasound receivers 21a, 21b are disposed at the lighting unit 10 such that they differ in position, or in direction or shape of the spatial intensity distribution or spatial distribution of reception sensitivity. A mobile control element 46 has at least one corresponding ultrasound transmitter or receiver 50. A difference between a signal from a transmitter received at multiple receivers, or a signal of multiple transmitters received at a single receiver is used to determine a relative direction of the direction controllable lighting unit 10 and the control element 46, and to control the direction of the lighting unit 10 in dependence thereof.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于照明系统中的方向可控照明单元10。 照明单元10的发光可以被引导到不同的方向，例如， G。 通过使用机械可移动元件14,60。至少两个超声波发射器20a，20b或超声波接收器21a，21b设置在照明单元10处，使得它们在空间强度分布的位置或方向或形状上不同 或接收灵敏度的空间分布。 移动控制元件46具有至少一个对应的超声发射器或接收器50.来自在多个接收器处接收的发射器的信号或在单个接收机处接收的多个发射机的信号之间的差异用于确定方向的相对方向 可控照明单元10和控制元件46，并且依照其控制照明单元10的方向。

公开(公告)号：US07782710B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US12422621

申请日：2009-04-13

Applicant: Charles A. Uzes

Inventor： Charles A. Uzes

IPC: G01S15/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/36 ,  G01S3/04 ,  G01S3/143 ,  G01S3/74 ,  G01S3/801 ,  G01S3/802 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q21/205

Abstract: A method and system for determination of the trajectory, miss distance, and velocity of a projectile using an antenna array. The present invention also includes a method and system for extracting signal vectors of simultaneously spectrally competitive component fields from resolvable transmitters; a method and system for relaying simultaneous and spectrally competitive signals from a set of transmitters on a common channel and simultaneously rebroadcasting such signals over another channel to resolvable receivers generally as a composite field; and a method and system for increasing the spectral efficiency of a cellular phone system.

Abstract translation: 用于确定使用天线阵列的射弹的轨迹，未知距离和速度的方法和系统。 本发明还包括从可分辨的发射机中提取同时具有竞争力的分量场的信号矢量的方法和系统; 一种用于在公共信道上中继来自一组发射机的同时和频谱竞争信号的方法和系统，并且同时通过另一个信道将这些信号重新广播到通常作为复合场的可解析接收机; 以及用于提高蜂窝电话系统的频谱效率的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US07675819B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11548082

申请日：2006-10-10

Applicant: Juan I. Arvelo, Jr. ,  Ronald W. Mitnick

Inventor： Juan I. Arvelo, Jr. ,  Ronald W. Mitnick

IPC: G01S3/86

CPC classification number: G01S3/801 ,  G01S3/8006

Abstract: A sonar system for detecting underwater acoustic signals includes a plurality of hydrophone units capable of converting acoustic impulses to electrical signals, the hydrophone units being substantially vertically oriented when deployed in a body of water, and the hydrophone units occupying at least some of the positions of an M×N horizontal array. Two-dimensional Chebyshev mathematical weighting is applied to the electrical signals from the individual hydrophone units such that each individual signal from each hydrophone unit is assigned a respective weighting number and a numerical value is assigned to each individual signal corresponding to the strength of the electrical signal as adjusted by the respective weighting number.

Abstract translation: 用于检测水下声信号的声纳系统包括能够将声学脉冲转换为电信号的多个水听器单元，当部署在水体中时，水听器单元基本上垂直定向，并且水听器单元占据至少一些位置 一个M×N的水平阵列。 将二维切比雪夫数学加权应用于来自各个水听器单元的电信号，使得来自每个水听器单元的每个单独信号被分配相应的加权数，并且将数值分配给对应于电信号的强度的每个单独的信号 由相应加权数量调整。

公开(公告)号：US07656749B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11849996

申请日：2007-09-04

Applicant: Michael V. Scanlon

Inventor： Michael V. Scanlon

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: G01S3/801 ,  G01S3/8083

Abstract: Systems for analyzing acoustic waves are provided. An exemplary system includes a housing, multiple acoustic passageways and an acoustic sensor. The housing defines an interior cavity. The multiple acoustic passageways communicate acoustically between the interior cavity and an exterior of the housing. Each of the acoustic passageways has an inlet port and an outlet port, with each outlet port being located within the housing to direct a portion of an acoustic wave to the interior cavity. The acoustic sensor is mounted within the interior cavity and is operative to receive portions of an acoustic wave directed to the interior cavity by the acoustic passageways. The acoustic sensor also is operative to provide information such as direction of arrival information corresponding to a composite waveform formed by acoustic interference, within the interior cavity, of the portions of the acoustic wave. Methods and other systems also are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供分析声波的系统。 示例性系统包括壳体，多个声通道和声传感器。 壳体限定内部空腔。 多个声通道在内腔和壳体的外部之间声学地连通。 每个声通道具有入口和出口，每个出口位于壳体内，以将声波的一部分引导到内腔。 声学传感器安装在内部空腔内，并且可操作地接收由声学通道引导到内部空腔的声波的部分。 声学传感器还可操作以在声波的部分内提供诸如在声腔内形成的由声学干扰形成的复合波形的到达方向信息等信息。 还提供了方法和其它系统。