Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Radar echolocater with audio output
- Patent Title (中): 具有音频输出功能的雷达回波定位器
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Application No.: US10977190Application Date: 2004-10-28
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Publication No.: US08120521B2Publication Date: 2012-02-21
- Inventor: Brian D. Bandhauer
- Applicant: Brian D. Bandhauer
- Applicant Address: US ID Boise
- Assignee: Preco Electronics, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Preco Electronics, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US ID Boise
- Agency: Pedersen and Company, PLLC
- Agent Ken J. Pedersen; Barbara S. Pederson
- Main IPC: G01S13/04
- IPC: G01S13/04 ; G01S13/56 ; G01S13/86

Abstract:
The echolocater device described herein incorporates the features of integrated sampling radar technology to create a unique device that provides, for example, the visually impaired with an excellent new tool to help navigate the world. Much like a bat using its bio-sonar, the visually impaired will be able to hear subtle differences in audio-replicated radar echoes. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, two integrated-sampling type radar receivers are spaced some convenient distance apart. A single transmitter centered between two receivers transmits pulses of an RF carrier. Audio “IF” output from each receiver is processed and sent to a small speaker worn near each ear. With practice the user of this invention will be able to discern the range, location and motion of individual objects, and may also be able to distinguish particular echo characteristics of differing objects.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090322616A1 Radar echolocater with audio output Public/Granted day:2009-12-31
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