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Single receiver wireless tracking system

  • US 6,590,535 B1
  • Filed: 07/18/2000
  • Issued: 07/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for locating a target comprising the steps of:

  • configuring a directional antenna for receipt of a data stream transmitted over a communications path;

    receiving the data stream with the configured directional antenna, the received data stream including a data field providing an indication of a propagation delay of the target, the propagation delay indication being determined by a datum in the data field;

    determining a transmission interval and a transmission angle of the received data stream, the transmission interval being determined in accordance with the propagation delay indication; and

    determining a position of the target from the determined transmission interval and the determined transmission angle.

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