Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Radar transponder system
Patent
1994-09-23
1995-10-03
Sotomayor, John B.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Radar transponder system
342 44, 342 50, 342 51, G01S 1375, G01S 1376
Patent
active
054555752
ABSTRACT:
A multi-interrogator transponder arrangement is disclosed. The transponder arrangement comprises a first interrogation unit (10) comprising a first wireless datacom transceiver (19) which transmits at least one RF interrogation signal. The arrangement also comprises a second interrogation unit (16) comprising a second wireless datacom transceiver which is in wireless communication with the first wireless datacom transceiver 19. The arrangement still further comprises a responder unit (12) which upon receipt of the RF interrogation signal transmits data stored therein back to the first interrogation unit 10 in the form of a responsive RF communication, the responder unit (12) comprising a responder unit energy accumulator (136) which stores energy contained in the RF interrogation signal. Other devices, systems and methods are also disclosed.
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Donaldson Richard L.
Kesterson James C.
McCormack Brian C.
Sotomayor John B.
Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH
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