Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Determining direction – Scanning
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Gregory, Bernarr E (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Determining direction
Scanning
C702S127000, C702S155000, C702S158000, C702S159000, C342S027000, C342S052000, C342S053000, C342S054000, C342S059000, C342S070000, C342S073000, C342S074000, C342S118000, C342S146000, C342S147000, C342S368000, C244S003100, C701S300000, C701S301000, C356S003000, C356S004010, C356S005010, C250S200000, C250S201100, C250S203100, C250S203200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07982662
ABSTRACT:
This scanning array scans an area around the array for nearby objects, collision obstructions, and terrain topography. The scanning array can scan for sounds emitted by objects in the vicinity of the scanning array, passive energy receipt sources, or it can also send out an energy beam and scan for reflections from objects within the energy beam. The energy beam can be optical, laser, radar or other energy emitting sources. The scanning array of the invention can be used for helicopter detection and avoidance of collision risk and can be used for other scanning purposes. Scanning of an entire hemisphere or greater is accomplished by manipulating the scanner platform through the coordination of either linear actuators or gimbals so as to produce nutation without rotation. This motion allows transceivers to be directly coupled to transmitting and sensing modules without the losses associated with slip rings and other coupling devices.
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Frohwerk Robert A.
Gregory Bernarr E
Intellex, LLC
Your Intellectual Property Matters, LLC
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