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Apparatus and methods for detecting and locating signals

  • US 20060049985A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2004
  • Published: 03/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for for detecting and locating a signal using a discrete three dimensional receiving element having multiple sensors surrounding the receiving element, the method comprising the steps of:

  • detecting the signal with those sensors generally facing the signal;

    determining a boundary line around the surface of the receiving element, the boundary line generally separating sensors detecting the signal from sensors not detecting the signal;

    determining a plane through the receiving element based upon the boundary line; and

    determining the direction of the signal based upon the plane.

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