Method and system for determining the position of an object

Details Method and system for determining the position of an object Method and system for determining the position of an object

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Directive

Position indicating

C342S387000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10814649

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for determining the location of an object. The system may implement a number of sensors at different locations that are positioned to receive a transmitted or reflected signal from the object. Also disclosed is a system and method of calculating object position based upon the time difference of arrival (TDOA) from each sensor, or the relative time difference of arrival (RTDOA). A known distribution of noise is added to the time of arrival (TOA) prior to calculating the object position.

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