Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Clutter elimination
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Clutter elimination
C342S132000, C342S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11012679
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided to reduce an interfering signal in a radar return signal for a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar. Once the interfering signal is detected, an extent of the interfering signal is determined and the interfering signal is removed from the radar return signal. This allows the radar to detect a target in the presence of the interfering signal. The system and method can benefit any FMCW radar that is within the range of an interfering radar source (e.g. another FMCW radar, a police radar gun, a pulse radar, etc.) operating in the same frequency band as the FMCW radar.
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Aeder R. Gregory
Kelly, Jr. Thomas M.
Woodington Walter Gordon
Black Thomas G.
Chen Shelley
Daly, Crowlet, Mofford & Durkee, LLP
Valeo Raytheon Systems, Inc.
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