×

Surveillance and warning system

  • US 7,868,812 B2
  • Filed: 08/12/2005
  • Issued: 01/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) detecting the movement by an object across a boundary of a detection zone of an airfield or the presence of an object within the detection zone, or both, by a plurality of sensors;

    (b) generating detection zone status data by a detection hub connected to the plurality of sensors based on the sensor signals;

    (c) transmitting the detection zone status data from the detection hub to a central processor via a field network;

    (d) processing the detection zone status data by the central processor to determine the occupancy status of the detection zone; and

    (e) activating runway status output devices based on the occupancy status of the detection zone.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×