Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – With particular circuit – Display
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
With particular circuit
Display
C342S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11147899
ABSTRACT:
A microwave imaging system uses microwave radiation provided by a microwave source to image targets. The system includes an array of antenna elements that are capable of being programmed with a respective transmission coefficient to direct the microwave illumination from the microwave source toward a position on the target. The antenna elements are further capable of being programmed with a respective additional transmission coefficient to receive reflected microwave illumination reflected from the position on the target and direct the reflected microwave illumination towards a microwave receiver. A processor is operable to measure an intensity of the reflected microwave illumination to determine a value of a pixel within an image of the target. Multiple beams can be directed towards the target to obtain corresponding pixel values for use by the processor in constructing the image.
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Baharav Izhak
Kofol John Stephen
Lee Gregory S.
Taber Robert C.
Agilent Technologie,s Inc.
Chen Shelley
Tarcza Thomas H.
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