| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 342020000 | Detection of surveilance | 46 |
| 20080198061 | Motorcycle communication system with radar detector, and mounting assemblies therefor - A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080291075 | Vehicle-network defensive aids suite - A defensive aids suite for light armored vehicles utilizes four complementary sensor technologies including: visible and infrared optics, radar, acoustics and both laser and millimeter wave detection. Targeting and maneuvering optics are used for long-range threat detection with obscuration grenades and vehicle countermaneuvers being used to avoid a threat. Short range search and track radar is used with explosive or fragmentation grenades selected and launched to intercept and defeat the threat. Acoustic threat detection increases robustness and extends the detection range to include small calibers threats. Detection of active targeting systems by laser and radar warning receivers provides cueing information for targeting optics and fire control systems. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090079614 | Cellular augmented radar/laser detector - A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090085791 | RADAR DETECTOR AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM INTERFACE - An interface system of the present invention interconnects with a collision avoidance system and a radar detector. The interface system monitors and determines when sensors, from the collision avoidance system, are not required and selectively turns them off, thereby eliminating interference from the sensor and allowing the radar detector to work properly. The interface system also acts as a filter which enables and disables the audible and visual alerts of the radar detector and selects when to turn these filters on and off. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090091489 | REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY ENCOMPASSING A RADAR DETECTOR AND/OR LASER DETECTOR - One embodiment of a rearview mirror encompassing a plurality of radar detectors and laser detectors comprises of an opaque housing, a rearview mirror assembly, a universal mount, and a PCB assembly providing all of the illumination, audible indication, logic, user inputs, and radar and laser detection. Visual indications of radar or laser signals via illuminated indicators visible through the mirror, provide a fully functioning rearview mirror, when in standby mode. The device accommodates a plurality of mounts in order to accommodate all vehicle types. The geometry and mounting locations provide for more sensitive and accurate detection of radar and laser signals, while neither distracting the driver, detracting from the aesthetic nature of the vehicle, or causing a safety hazard. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090146863 | RADAR DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A method for detecting radar signal comprises the steps of: sampling a received signal so as to obtain a plurality Of sampling values; taking an absolute value of the sampling values so as to obtain at least two parameters; and determining whether the received signal includes radar signals in accordance with the at least two parameters. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090160696 | CONFIGURABLE RADAR DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS OFDM TRANCEIVERS - The present invention relates generally to wireless transceivers, and more particularly but not exclusively to radar detection and avoidance methodologies for wireless devices including transceivers. In one or more implementations, a method for detecting radar operating in the unlicensed 5.25-5.35 and 5.47-10.725 GHz radio bands, using wireless devices, such as WiFi AP, are provided. A WiFi AP is used to automatically detect the presence of radar on all channels in these bands, alert all of its clients, and move to another channel that is known to be devoid of radar using one or more implementations. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090195434 | Motorcycle communication system with radar detector, and mounting assemblies therefor - A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090251354 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTENDING OPERATIONAL ELECTRONIC RANGE OF A VEHICLE - A method and system for extending the electronic operational range of a slow vehicle, such as a ship, by using a remotely SHIP controlled unmanned faster vehicle, such as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), and by way of example a remotely controlled drone. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for extending the Electronic Warfare (EW) support for a ship. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090256736 | RADAR DETECTOR WITH NAVIGATIONAL FUNCTION - A GPS enabled radar detector dynamically handles radar sources based upon previously-stored geographically-referenced information on such sources and data from the GPS receiver. The detector includes technology for determining the location of the detector, and comparing this location to the locations of known stationary sources, to improve the handling of such detections. The detector may ignore detections received in an area known to contain a stationary source, or may only ignore specific frequencies or may handle frequencies differently based upon historic trends of spurious police radar signals at each frequency. Notification of the driver will take on a variety of forms depending on the stored information, current operating modes, and vehicle speed. The detector may be also incorporated within a general purpose navigation device. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090262004 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING RADAR SIGNALS AND THE METHOD THEREOF - A method for detecting radar signals comprises the steps of: receiving signals detected by a master device; receiving signals detected by a slave device; detecting radar pulses from the signals received by the master device; detecting radar pulses from the signals received by the slave device; and determining radar signals by combining the radar pulses detected by the master device and slave device. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100019947 | ADAPTIVE SAMPLING OF RADIO FREQUENCY CHANNELS FOR RADAR DETECTION - Described in an example embodiment herein is a procedure that comprises sampling one or more channels that are not in use for a short time at certain intervals. In particular embodiments, the interval duration is irregular so as to prevent “out of step” lock with a radar's pulses. During the sampling period, detection events are stored in terms of start time and duration. If potential radar events are detected, the channels are sampled for a longer, second interval to determine whether the detection events are indicative of radar. The length of the sampling period determines the number of samples needed to get an acceptable detection probability. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019948 | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A passive system is described for detecting radar emissions from vessels, receiving the radar emissions and analysing the data using a series of algorithms and software manipulation to extract radar signatures representative of the identity of the vessel. The data output is capable of comparison with a stored set of data enabling accurate identification of the vessel. The resulting output is displayed on a suitable display. A system having a library of vessel emission signatures can either be created within the operator's library through measurement made, or it can be supplied from a central database. The system is capable of installation on sea, land or air-based platforms. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100039308 | System and method for detecting radar signals in wireless communications access points - A system and method for providing radar signal detection in a communications system. In an example method, a raw energy detect signal is received and analyzed to determine if the raw energy detect signal contains a valid radar pulse. A bit is stored in a bit sequence storage device such that the bit has a first value if a valid radar pulse was detected or a second value indicating that a valid pulse was not detected. A set of bits in the bit sequence storage device are accessed to determine if a plurality of waveform-indicating locations in the bit sequence storage device includes valid pulses. In another aspect of the invention, a system detects a radar signal in a communications device. The system includes a pulse detector to detect pulses in a raw energy signal having a pulse width within a predetermined minimum and maximum pulse width. The system includes a frequency detector having a bit sequence storage device to store the bits output by the pulse detector. The frequency detector detects whether the detected pulses conform to a waveform type by determining if the bits are stored in the bit sequence storage device in waveform-indicating locations. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100060508 | METHOD FOR DETECTION OF RADAR SIGNALS - A method provides for identifying short radar signals in presence of interfering signals from various sources applicable to U-NII devices. The method includes collecting a set of information about received interfering signals until the End-Of-Burst (EOB) condition is identified. When the EOB is identified, the set information about the received train of interfering signals is processed. The algorithm selects the time interval between two pulses as a possible Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) and checks if the same time interval or a multiple of it can be found between other pulses in the collected set, with some small acceptable error. Pulses matching the criteria are considered as potential radar pulses. When at least one pulse has been identified as a potential radar pulse for a number of times larger than a predefined limit, it is concluded that that pulse has been generated by a radar installation. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100201560 | Motorcycle radar detection system - A radar detection system for use with a motorcycle includes a main console that includes a single I/O interface, a detector and a controller that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The radar detection system also includes a visual alert that receives the alert signal from the main console, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal, with the visual alert being mounted to a portion of a motorcycle. The radar detection system further includes a wiring harness having a plurality of I/O interfaces, including a first I/O interface that is removably coupled to the single I/O interface of the main console, and a second I/O interface that is removably coupled to the visual alert. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100214148 | WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY IN A RADAR DETECTOR - Wireless and other external connectivity technology is used in various ways to enhance or improve upon existing radar detector and police activity detection systems. External memory interfaces, such as SD cards or USB, provide external storage. Wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11, and wireless personal area network communication protocols, allow a detector processor to interact wirelessly with external devices, such as a Bluetooth headset, a cellular network device providing a server connection, or toggle buttons used to indicate the presence of police activity at a current position. Further, radar detectors are upgraded to provide GPS capabilities, using the existing power/data connector of the radar detector. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100214149 | Wireless Connectivity in a Radar Detector - Wireless and other external connectivity technology is used in various ways to enhance or improve upon existing radar detector and police activity detection systems. External memory interfaces, such as SD cards or USB, provide external storage. Wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11, and wireless personal area network communication protocols, allow a detector processor to interact wirelessly with external devices, such as a Bluetooth headset, a cellular network device providing a server connection, or toggle buttons used to indicate the presence of police activity at a current position. Further, radar detectors are upgraded to provide GPS capabilities, using the existing power/data connector of the radar detector. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100238064 | LOCATION BASED ALERT DEVICE WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY - A GPS-enabled radar detector capable of storing a database of points of interest is provided. The radar detector comprises a display capable of indicating not only the presence of a point of interest, but also an indication of the direction between the unit and a specified point of interest. In an alternate embodiment, the device comprises a display capable of displaying multiple, simultaneous alerts. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100238065 | Cellular augmented radar/laser detector - A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100283659 | Monobit Based Low Cost High Performance Radar Warning Receiver - A radar warning receiver is implemented in low cost integrated circuit form utilizing only one analog component, namely a limiting amplifier. By taking the output of the limiting amplifier and utilizing monobit sampling of the output it has been found that one can provide an integrated circuit single chip radar warning receiver using delay correlation to extract frequency, amplitude and modulation type from signals at or below the noise level. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100321228 | RADAR DETECTOR - A radar detector is provided including a microwave module, which converts a UHF signal to a RF signal, a RF module, which converts the RF signal to an IF signal, a demodulator, which demodulates the IF signal, and a signal processing controller, which receives a signal demodulated by the demodulator and performs an appropriate control for each constituting component. The microwave module includes an antenna, which receives a UHF signal, a first local oscillating unit, which includes an oscillator and a buffer amplifier, and a first mixing unit, which converts a signal received from the antenna to an RF signal. The first local oscillating unit is supplied with power by a single bias circuit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110037638 | Motorcycle communication system with radar detector, and mounting assemblies therefor - A communication system for use with a motorcycle includes a main unit that has a detector and a transmitter that transmits an alert signal upon the detection of a radar or laser by the detector. The system further includes either a visual indicator or an audio indicator. The visual indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a display which provides a visual display of the alert signal. The audio indicator has a receiver that receives the alert signal from the transmitter, and a speaker which emits an auditory response of the alert signal. The system can further include a mounting assembly having a connector that is removably connected to a part of a motorcycle, a support bracket to which the main unit is removably coupled, and a link that pivotably couples the support bracket and the connector. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110068968 | RADAR DETECTION DEVICE USED IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A radar detection device of an example of the present invention includes a section which increments a value of a counter when a first difference value between a receiving power value in detecting an edge of a received signal of wireless communication and a receiving power value after a first time elapses since the edge detection is more than a first threshold, and a section which determines whether a second difference value between the value of the counter and a value of the counter before a third time is not lower than a second threshold in each of passage of a second time, and determines that radar is detected when the second difference value is not lower than the second threshold. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110102232 | RADAR DETECTOR WITH NAVIGATION FUNCTION - A GPS enabled radar detector incorporated in a general purpose navigation device dynamically handles radar sources based upon previously-stored geographically-referenced information on such sources and data from the GPS receiver. The detector may ignore detections received in an area known to contain a stationary source, or may only ignore specific frequencies or may handle frequencies differently based upon historic trends of spurious police radar signals at each frequency. Notification of the driver may take a variety of forms depending on the stored information, current operating modes, and vehicle speed. The device includes navigational functions as well. In one embodiment, the detector uses a transparent touch screen and a readily aligned mounting. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110234442 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DETECTION DEVICE WITH USER SELECTABLE ALERTS - A detection device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system, red light camera, or other electronic surveillance means. The device includes a display means whereby the graphical and audible presentation changes from the non alert condition to the alert condition in accordance to a user selectable choice of options, thereby increasing awareness to the surveillance threat. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110241923 | DIGITAL RECEIVER TECHNIQUES IN RADAR DETECTORS - A method and apparatus are provided for detecting a RADAR signal. RADAR channel data in a frequency range is received, where the frequency range is divided into a plurality of equally wide channels. The received RADAR channel data is digitally processed and analyzed to identify a signal in the RADAR channel data in the frequency range. The frequency range is advanced to a next channel of the plurality of channels, where the frequency range of the next channel of the plurality of channels is nonsequential with the frequency range of the first channel. The steps of receiving, processing, and analyzing are repeated for the next channel of the plurality of channels. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120249354 | RADAR DETECTOR CAPABLE OF TURNING ON AND OFF THE POWER OF OSCILLATORS - A radar detector capable of turning on and off the power of oscillators in accordance with the present disclosure, for detecting existence of a signal of a predetermined frequency through a signal processing unit comprising at least one oscillating unit that receives, through an antenna, electromagnetic waves generated from outside and that generates the signal of the predetermined frequency, and for displaying detection result to a user, comprises an oscillating unit controller for turning on/off the power supplied to the at least one oscillating unit. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120268306 | Wireless Connectivity in a Radar Detector - A radar detector accessory permits wireless connectivity to a smartphone to enhance or improve upon the existing radar detector, by providing enhanced display of the detector status and control of the detector, including storage of false alerts and locations of interest, storage and alerting to known hazards such as speed cameras and redlight cameras. Further, using the smartphone data connection, events of interest are reported to a central server, such as radar/laser detections, police activity sightings and mobile camera sightings, and remotely reported events of these types are delivered to the smartphone for delivery as alerts to the local driver. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120313804 | Method for detecting radar signals affected by interference - A method for detecting radar signals consisting in identification of Presumed Pulse Repetition Intervals (PPRI) by checking the set of hardware reported signals with the time-shifted set of the same signals and checking the set of PPRI with the time-shifted images of the same set of PPRI for validating radar signals. The checking of received signals and the validation of PPRI, use functions generating scores from the difference between values of characteristics of checked elements and the standard deviation of errors from calibration measurements of the same characteristics. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130113645 | DETECTION AND ESTIMATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY VARIATIONS - A system including a sampling module that generates samples of RF signals on a first channel during first, second, and third periods, which do not overlap. A difference module determines a first difference between i) a first count of polarity reversals during the first period and ii) a second count of polarity reversals during the second period; a second difference between i) the second count and ii) a third count of polarity reversals during the third period; and a third difference between the first and second differences. A third module determines a frequency of the RF signals based on at least one of the first and second counts, determines a frequency variation of the RF signals based on the first and second counts, and identifies a radar type of the RF signals based on at least one of the third difference and the frequency variation. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130147651 | WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY IN A RADAR DETECTOR - Wireless and other external connectivity technology is used in various ways to enhance or improve upon existing radar detector and police activity detection systems. External memory interfaces, such as SD cards or USB, provide external storage. Wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, 802.11, and wireless personal area network communication protocols, allow a detector processor to interact wirelessly with external devices, such as a Bluetooth headset, a cellular network device providing a server connection, or toggle buttons used to indicate the presence of police activity at a current position. Further, radar detectors are upgraded to provide GPS capabilities, using the existing power/data connector of the radar detector. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130176160 | INTELLIGENT RADAR DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - An intelligent radar detection device and method thereof comprise an airport signal detection device detecting a specific airport signal intensity for judging if the device enters an airport, a radio communication device identifying a takeoff of the airplane and reporting location information of the device after the airplane lands, a GPS device acquiring GPS data to ensure the location information, and a system power respectively connected to the radio communication device, the airport signal detection device, and the GPS device. The radio communication device is respectively connected to the airport signal detection device and the GPS device. The present invention for locating and tracking packages and goods transported through aviation can automatically identifies if the device enters the airport to turn off the radio communication function. The present invention also automatically identifies the takeoff of and the landing of the airplane to turn on the radio communication function. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130207829 | ANALYZING DATA FROM NETWORKED RADAR DETECTORS - A radar detector accesses a network interface module that enables communication of data to and from a server. The server executes analysis algorithms that analyze data received from multiple radar detectors to develop predictions about the likelihood of future alerts or threats in geographic locations. The server communicates the predictions to each of the radar detectors based on the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. Each radar detector communicates alert levels as needed to its corresponding radar detector user based on predictions that correspond to the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130257640 | Device for Alerting and Preventing Radar and Laser Measurements - A device for alerting to and/for preventing radar and/or laser measurements, comprising a central processing unit, a radar detection unit and/or a laser detection unit, which is/are connected to the central processing unit, memory for software that can be loaded into the central processing unit, an alerting unit which is connected to the central processing unit, and a location determination unit, such as a GPS unit, which is connected to the central processing unit and can transmit location information to the central processing unit. The central processing unit being designed to deliver an alarm signal, an interference signal and/or another signal upon detection of a radar signal or laser signal, and wherein the central processing unit is designed to change one or more settings of the device in response to the location information. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130293406 | PREEMPTIVE SIGNATURE CONTROL FOR VEHICLE SURVIVABILITY PLANNING - Systems and methods for improving vehicle survivability. In some embodiments, threat information relating to at least one potential threat against at least one vehicle during a mission may be accessed. The threat information may comprise threat location information indicative of at least one likely location for the at least one potential threat and at least one model associated with the at least one potential threat. Prior to commencing the mission, the threat information may be used to assign a numerical measure to each potential action of a plurality of potential actions for the at least one vehicle based at least in part on at least one measure of the at least one vehicle resulting from executing the potential action. The plurality of potential actions may be compared based at least in part on the respective numerical measures assigned to the plurality of potential actions. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130293407 | Device for Warning of Radar Traps - The invention relates to a device for warning of radar traps or speed radar signals, comprising a radar detection antenna, a central processing unit, which is connected to the radar detection antenna, an alert device or unit, which is connected to the central processing unit and which is designed for delivering an alarm, wherein the central processing unit is designed for determining at least one characteristic of the signal received by the radar detection antenna and for causing the alert device to deliver an alarm or suppress the delivery of an alarm in dependence on least one determined characteristic. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130314266 | TRANSMITTER AUGMENTED RADAR/LASER DETECTION USING LOCAL MOBILE NETWORK WITHIN A WIDE AREA NETWORK - A radar/laser emission detector is augmented with a cellular communications capability to provide the capability to share emission detection information amongst drivers to give other drivers even more advanced warning. A network of a plurality of cellular augmented radar/laser emission detector devices may be formed, each having the capability to source the location of radar or laser emission detections to others requesting access to such information, and each being warned when within a proximity of a recent radar or laser emission detection reported by at least one of the plurality of hybrid radar/laser detector devices. A local area, mobile area wireless network (MAWN) is formed in a cellular network to share radar/laser detection information among drivers. Mobile Position Centers (MPCs) are provided in ANSI-41 networks and Gateway Mobile Location Centres (GMLCs) (GSM networks), to determine other members that are proximate to a device that is detecting radar emission. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140043182 | COMBINED DISPLAY OF RADAR SIGNAL DIRECTION AND STRENGTH - A device includes a radar signal detector that can determine a signal strength of a police radar signal and a direction of a source of the police radar signal. Additionally, the device includes a display in communication with the radar signal detector that provides a single display region having a visual appearance which varies based on both the direction and on the signal strength. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140266853 | Radar False Alert Reduction - A radar detector suppresses alerts from vehicle guidance systems, by sweeping for a consistent radar signal; the center frequency of the signal is stored and the detector suppresses warnings of radar signals near that frequency. The detector uses an enhanced method for suppression of signals near a known location of a false signal source; in the event the detector detects a radar signal and finds a matching stored false signal, the detector will first compare the strength of the received signal to a threshold strength that is computed based upon the distance of the detector from the stored false signal, and will only suppress signals below threshold. The detector includes a camera directed to the road in the vicinity of the vehicle. Image data from the camera is processed to identify police vehicles as identified by flashing lights, a profile including a rooftop light bar and/or highly contrasting colored panels. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150123833 | ANALYZING DATA FROM NETWORKED RADAR DETECTORS - A radar detector accesses a network interface module that enables communication of data to and from a server. The server executes analysis algorithms that analyze data received from multiple radar detectors to develop predictions about the likelihood of future alerts or threats in geographic locations. The server communicates the predictions to each of the radar detectors based on the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. Each radar detector communicates alert levels as needed to its corresponding radar detector user based on predictions that correspond to the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150123834 | ANALYZING DATA FROM NETWORKED RADAR DETECTORS - A radar detector accesses a network interface module that enables communication of data to and from a server. The server executes analysis algorithms that analyze data received from multiple radar detectors to develop predictions about the likelihood of future alerts or threats in geographic locations. The server communicates the predictions to each of the radar detectors based on the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. Each radar detector communicates alert levels as needed to its corresponding radar detector user based on predictions that correspond to the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160103204 | HIGH PROBABILITY OF INTERCEPT RADAR DETECTOR - Detecting continuous wave police radar includes receiving an input signal from a first antenna, the input signal comprising a continuous wave emission within at least one radar band; sweeping a composite local oscillator signal through a range of frequencies from a first frequency to a second frequency in a predetermined time period so that the composite local oscillator signal has a first chirp rate with a first chirp rate magnitude of between 0.15 MHz/μs and 3.5 MHz/μs or even higher; and mixing the input signal from the first antenna with the sweeping composite local oscillator signal to produce an output signal having an intermediate frequency. A next step can include determining that the input signal from the first antenna includes a police radar signal based on the output signal. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160116571 | Device for Warning of Radar Traps - The invention relates to a device for warning of radar traps or speed radar signals, comprising a radar detection antenna, a central processing unit, which is connected to the radar detection antenna, an alert device or unit, which is connected to the central processing unit and which is designed for delivering an alarm, wherein the central processing unit is designed for determining at least one characteristic of the signal received by the radar detection antenna and for causing the alert device to deliver an alarm or suppress the delivery of an alarm in dependence on least one determined characteristic. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160154090 | COMBINED DISPLAY OF RADAR SIGNAL DIRECTION AND STRENGTH | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160187461 | RADAR FALSE ALERT REDUCTION - A radar detector suppresses alerts from vehicle guidance systems, by sweeping for a consistent radar signal; the center frequency of the signal is stored and the detector suppresses warnings of radar signals near that frequency. The detector uses an enhanced method for suppression of signals near a known location of a false signal source; in the event the detector detects a radar signal and finds a matching stored false signal, the detector will first compare the strength of the received signal to a threshold strength that is computed based upon the distance of the detector from the stored false signal, and will only suppress signals below threshold. The detector includes a camera directed to the road in the vicinity of the vehicle. Image data from the camera is processed to identify police vehicles as identified by flashing lights, a profile including a rooftop light bar and/or highly contrasting colored panels. | 06-30-2016 |
