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Method and apparatus for the detection of objects using electromagnetic wave attenuation patterns

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  • US 7,952,511 B1
  • Filed: 04/07/2000
  • Issued: 05/31/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for detecting an object, comprising the steps of:

  • defining expected characteristics of a scattered invisible electromagnetic radiation pattern to be detected at a receiver;

    attenuating at least a portion of an invisible electromagnetic radiation field by a presence of an object within a path of invisible electromagnetic radiation, said invisible electromagnetic radiation propagating off axis with respect to the receiver toward a scattering medium; and

    detecting the attenuation to indicate a presence of the object.

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