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Swept-step radar system and detection method using same

  • US 6,225,941 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/1999
  • Issued: 05/01/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of detecting an object, comprising:

  • (a) transmitting a probe signal having a center frequency and a sweep bandwidth;

    (b) receiving a return signal resulting from the probe signal;

    (c) storing information corresponding to the object derived by using the return signal;

    (d) shifting the center frequency;

    (e) repeating steps (a) through (d) a number of times; and

    (f) determining a range to the object using the stored information.

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