公开(公告)号：WO2003009589A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：PCT/US2002/022719

申请日：2002-07-18

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION

Inventor： RICHARDS, James, L. ,  JETT, Preston, L. ,  FULLERTON, Larry, W. ,  LARSON, Lawrence, E. ,  ROWE, David, A.

IPC: H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/7183 ,  G01S7/282 ,  G01S13/0209 ,  G01S13/106 ,  H03L7/18 ,  H04B1/71635 ,  H04L1/08

Abstract: A precision timing generator (415, figure 4) includes a combiner (412) that provides a timing signal by combining a coarse timing signal (428) and a fine timing signal (429) derived from a phase-shifted sinusoidal signal (508) that has a desired phase shift. The coarse timing generator (404) generates the coarse timing signal from a clock signal (416) and a timing command input (420). The fine timing generator (408) includes a sinusoidal-signal generator (504) that receives the clock signal and generates a sinusoidal signal. The fine timing generator (408) also includes a phase shifter (508) that receives the sinusoidal signal and the timing command (420) input and shifts the phase of the sinusoidal signal based on the timing input to generate the phase shifted sinusoidal signal.

Abstract translation: 精密定时发生器（415，图4）包括组合器（412），其通过组合从相移正弦信号（508）导出的粗定时信号（428）和精确定时信号（429）来提供定时信号， 具有期望的相移。 粗定时发生器（404）从时钟信号（416）和定时命令输入（420）产生粗定时信号。 精确定时发生器（408）包括正弦信号发生器（504），其接收时钟信号并产生正弦信号。 精确定时发生器（408）还包括接收正弦信号和定时命令（420）的移相器（508），其输入并基于定时输入偏移正弦信号的相位，以产生相移的正弦信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2002101950A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：PCT/US2002/018656

申请日：2002-06-13

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION ,  ROBERTS, Marks, D.

Inventor： ROBERTS, Marks, D.

IPC: H04B1/69

CPC classification number: H04B1/719 ,  H04B1/71632 ,  H04B17/309 ,  H04B2001/6908

Abstract: A method and system for applying delay codes to pulse train signals (10 and 12) is provided. The delay codes vary the time offset (X) between asynchronous pulse train signals (10 and 12) to eliminate persistence of pulse coincidences. The pulse train signal may comprise a repeating pulse train. The delay codes specify delays between individual pulse trains or some number of pulse trains. The delay codes result in averaging of pulse coincidences between the pulse train signals (10 and 12) over time. Additionally, the delay codes may be generated using a pseudorandom code generation technique.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种向脉冲串信号（10和12）应用延迟码的方法和系统。 延迟码改变异步脉冲串信号（10和12）之间的时间偏移（X），以消除脉冲重合的持续性。 脉冲串信号可以包括重复脉冲串。 延迟码指定单个脉冲串或某些脉冲序列之间的延迟。 延迟码导致脉冲序列信号（10和12）随时间的脉冲重合的平均。 另外，可以使用伪随机码生成技术来生成延迟码。

公开(公告)号：WO2002101949A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：PCT/US2002/018647

申请日：2002-06-13

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION ,  COWIE, Ivan, A. ,  ROBERTS, Marks, D.

Inventor： ROBERTS, Marks, D.

IPC: H04B1/69

CPC classification number: H04L25/4902 ,  H04B1/692 ,  H04B1/71632 ,  H04B1/71637 ,  H04B1/719 ,  H04B2001/6908

Abstract: A method and system for receiving time spaced signals transmitted in accordance with a time layout is provided. The time spaced signals convey an intelligent signal. The time spaced signals are received at an antenna. Once received, the time spaced signals can be coherently detected. Coherent detection may be accomplished by correlating (1310) the received signals with a template signal (1312). The detection process can also include integration (1314) of the received signals. The coherently detected signals are then contributed to a plurality of intermediate signals based on an interleaving order (1308), which may be predetermined or specified by an interleaving code. Each of the plurality of intermediate signals can then be separately integrated (1316), for example to produce bits of data. The bits of data are ordered to produce the at least one intellingence signal based on a bit order, which may be predetermined or specified by a bit ordering code (1322).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于接收根据时间布局发送的时间间隔信号的方法和系统。 时间间隔信号传达智能信号。 在天线处接收时间间隔信号。 一旦接收到，可以相干地检测时间间隔信号。 可以通过将（1310）接收的信号与模板信号（1312）相关来实现相干检测。 检测过程还可以包括所接收信号的集成（1314）。 然后，基于可由交织代码预定或指定的交织顺序（1308），将相干检测的信号贡献给多个中间信号。 然后可以将多个中间信号中的每一个单独地集成（1316），例如以产生数据位。 数据位被排序以基于可以由位排序代码预定或指定的位顺序（1322）产生至少一个智能信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2004012355A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：PCT/US2003/022815

申请日：2003-07-22

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION

Inventor： SIWIAK, Kazimierz

IPC: H04B1/69

CPC classification number: H04B1/7163 ,  H04B1/692 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B1/7174 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04B1/719 ,  H04J13/0022 ,  H04J13/10 ,  H04L25/03828 ,  H04L27/0014 ,  H04L2027/002 ,  H04L2027/0055 ,  H04L2027/0087

Abstract: An RF transmitter includes a reference signal generator, a signal generator, and a mixer. The reference signal generator provides a reference signal that has a prescribed or desired frequency. The signal generator provides an operating signal in response to a selection signal. The operating signal has a frequency that equals the frequency of the reference signal multiplied by an integer number. The mixer mixes the operating signal with another signal to generate a transmission signal. An RF receiver is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: RF发射机包括参考信号发生器，信号发生器和混频器。 参考信号发生器提供具有规定或期望频率的参考信号。 信号发生器响应于选择信号提供操作信号。 操作信号的频率等于参考信号乘以整数的频率。 混合器将操作信号与另一个信号混合以产生传输信号。 还公开了RF接收机。

公开(公告)号：WO2002084969A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/010312

申请日：2002-04-03

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION ,  PENDERGRASS, Marcus, H. ,  ROBERTS, Mark, D.

Inventor： PENDERGRASS, Marcus, H. ,  ROBERTS, Mark, D.

IPC: H04L27/30

CPC classification number: H04L25/4902 ,  H04L1/004

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for positioning pulses, including positioning pulses within a specified time layout according to one or more codes to produce a pulse train (108) having one or more predefined spectral characteristics where a difference in time position between adjacent pulses positioned to produce a spectral characteristic differs from another difference in time position between other adjacent pulses positioned to produce the spectral characteristic. The present invention may include shaping a code spectrum according to a spectral template in order to preserve a pre-defined code characteristic. A pre-defined code characteristic can include desirable correlation, or spectral properties. A transmitter incorporating the present invention can avoid transmitting at a particular frequency. Similarly, a receiver can avoid interference with a signal transmitting at a particular frequency. A radar system, can avoid a radar jammer attempting to jam a particular frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种用于定位脉冲的系统，方法和计算机程序产品，包括根据一个或多个代码在指定时间布局内定位脉冲以产生具有一个或多个预定义频谱特性的脉冲串（108），其中相邻脉冲之间的时间位置差 定位成产生光谱特性不同于定位在产生光谱特性的其它相邻脉冲之间的时间位置的另一个差异。 本发明可以包括根据频谱模板整形码谱，以便保留预定义的码特性。 预定义的代码特征可以包括期望的相关性或光谱性质。 结合本发明的发射机可以避免在特定频率发射。 类似地，接收机可以避免对以特定频率发射的信号的干扰。 雷达系统可以避免雷达干扰器试图阻塞特定频率。

公开(公告)号：WO2004105291A2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2004/015060

申请日：2004-05-13

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION ,  SIWIAK, Kazimierz

Inventor： SIWIAK, Kazimierz

IPC: H04L

CPC classification number: H04B1/7172 ,  H04B2201/71636 ,  H04L5/026

Abstract: An RF transmitter includes a reference signal generator, a signal generator, and a mixer. The reference signal generator provides a reference signal that has a prescribed or desired frequency. The signal generator provides an operating signal in response to a selection signal. The operating signal has a frequncy that equals the frequency of the reference signal multiplied by a number. The mixer mixes the operting signal with another signal to generate a transmission signal. An RF receiver includes a first mixer, a second mixer, an integrator/sampler, and a signal generator. The first mixer receives as its inputs an input RF signal and a second input signal, and mixes its input signals to genrate a mixed signal. The integrator/sampler receives the mixed signal and processes it to provde an output signal. The integrator/sampler receives the mixed signal and processes it to provide an output signal. The signal generator provides an operating signal in response to a selection signal. The operating signal has a frequency equal to the frequency of a reference signal, multiplied by a number. The second mixer mixes the operating signal with a template signal to generate the second input signal of the first mixer.

Abstract translation: RF发射机包括参考信号发生器，信号发生器和混频器。 参考信号发生器提供具有规定或期望频率的参考信号。 信号发生器响应于选择信号提供操作信号。 操作信号的频率等于参考信号乘以一个数字的频率。 混频器将操作信号与另一信号混合以产生传输信号。 RF接收机包括第一混频器，第二混频器，积分器/采样器和信号发生器。 第一混频器作为其输入端接收输入RF信号和第二输入信号，并将其输入信号混合以产生混合信号。 积分器/采样器接收混合信号并处理它以提供输出信号。 积分器/采样器接收混合信号并处理它以提供输出信号。 信号发生器响应于选择信号提供操作信号。 操作信号的频率等于参考信号的频率乘以一个数字。 第二混合器将操作信号与模板信号混合以产生第一混频器的第二输入信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2003063296A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2002/000155

申请日：2002-01-03

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION ,  SCHANTZ, Hans, G.

Inventor： SCHANTZ, Hans, G.

IPC: H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H04B2001/6908

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying electromagnetic energy intermediate a host device and a medium substantially adjacent to the apparatus includes: (a) a transceiver for transmitting the energy to and receiving the energy from the medium; (b) a transmission structure for conveying signals to or from the host device; and (c) a feed structure coupling the transceiver with the transmission structure. The transceiver includes a planar metal layer arrayed upon a dielectric substrate. The metal layer is bounded by a first edge and a second edge. The first and second edges cooperate to form a bight having a first and a second arm establishing a metal-free area intermediate the first and second arms. The first arm presents a first terminal locus and the second arm presents a second terminal locus. The feed structure is coupled with the first and second terminal loci to effect the coupling.

Abstract translation: 用于在主机设备和基本上与设备相邻的介质之间传送电磁能的设备包括：（a）收发器，用于向介质传送能量并从介质接收能量; （b）用于向主机设备传送信号的传输结构; 和（c）将收发器与传输结构耦合的馈送结构。 收发器包括排列在电介质基片上的平面金属层。 金属层由第一边缘和第二边缘界定。 第一和第二边缘配合形成具有第一和第二臂的弯曲部，在第一和第二臂之间建立无金属区域。 第一臂呈现第一末端轨迹，第二臂呈现第二终点轨迹。 进料结构与第一和第二末端基因座结合以实现偶联。

公开(公告)号：WO2003025853A2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2002/029361

申请日：2002-09-17

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION

Inventor： BRETHOUR, Vernon, R. ,  PENDERGRASS, Marcus, H. ,  CONFER, Ryan, N.

IPC: G06N

CPC classification number: H04B1/71635 ,  H03K5/13 ,  H03K5/135 ,  H03K5/159 ,  H03K2005/00156 ,  H04B1/71632

Abstract: A system and method of implementing precision time delays that provides important and novel improvements over prior techniques of implementing time delays by utilizing a new strategy for selecting the values in the sine and cosine lookup tables. Sine and cosine values which result in non-uniform amplitudes enable increased overall accuracy with fewer bits communicated from the look-up tables to the analogue portion of the system. Further, herein is provided the addition of a variable amplitude threshold crossing capability following the combining of the sine and cosine signals. The time delay accuracy of the resulting phase and amplitude hybrid system can be improved either by increasing the number of bits in the sine/cosine phase management section or by increasing the number of bits in the amplitude section. There is provided herein an optimum strategy for choosing the number of bits used in the phase and amplitude sections for the best overall delay accuracy with the fewest overall control bits.

Abstract translation: 实现精确时间延迟的系统和方法，通过利用用于选择正弦和余弦查找表中的值的新策略来实现对实现时间延迟的先前技术的重要和新颖的改进。 导致非均匀幅度的正弦和余弦值使得从查找表传送到系统的模拟部分的较少比特数增加了总体精度。 此外，这里提供了在正弦和余弦信号的组合之后添加可变幅度阈值交叉能力。 可以通过增加正弦/余弦相位管理部分中的位数或通过增加幅度部分中的位数来提高所得到的相位和幅度混合系统的时间延迟精度。 这里提供了用于选择在相位和幅度部分中使用的比特数的最佳策略，以获得具有最少总体控制比特的最佳总体延迟精度。

公开(公告)号：WO2004036810A2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-29

申请号：PCT/US2003/032786

申请日：2003-10-17

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION ,  FULLERTON, Larry, W. ,  BRADLEY, Arthur, T. ,  ROBERTS, Mark, D.

Inventor： FULLERTON, Larry, W. ,  BRADLEY, Arthur, T. ,  ROBERTS, Mark, D.

IPC: H04L

CPC classification number: H04B1/71632 ,  H03C1/02 ,  H04B1/7172 ,  H04B1/719

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system that emulates a desired waveform by producing a time profile of the desired waveform, which is characterized by a plurality of sample values, and generating a plurality of RF waveforms, each RF waveform of the plurality of RF waveforms having a polarity and scaled energy based on a corresponding one of the plurality of sample values, to produce an aggregate RF energy having spectral characteristics that approximate the spectral characteristics of the desired waveform.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种通过产生期望波形的时间分布来模拟期望波形的方法和系统，该期望波形的特征在于多个采样值，并且产生多个RF波形，多个RF的每个RF波形 具有基于所述多个采样值中相应的一个采样值的极性和标定能量的波形，以产生具有近似所需波形的光谱特性的光谱特性的聚合射频能量。

公开(公告)号：WO2003010553A2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/023657

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: TIME DOMAIN CORPORATION

Inventor： KIM, Jonnathan, H.

IPC: G01S

CPC classification number: G01S5/0221 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0215 ,  H04B1/709 ,  H04B1/71637 ,  H04B1/719 ,  H04B2001/6908

Abstract: First-arriving-pulse detector (FAP) circuitry includes a correlator circuitry and a threshold circuitry. The correlator circuitry correlates a received signal with a template signal to provide an output signal. The threshold circuitry provides a first-arriving-pulse signal depending on the relative values of the output signal of the correlator circuitry and a threshold signal.

Abstract translation: 首先到达脉冲检测器（FAP）电路包括相关器电路和阈值电路。 相关器电路将接收到的信号与模板信号相关以提供输出信号。 阈值电路根据相关器电路的输出信号的相对值和阈值信号提供首次到达脉冲信号。