Systems and methods for transparency mapping using multipath signals
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1. A method for mapping a structure, the method comprising:
- detecting, at a receiver, a first wireless signal transmitted directly from a satellite;
deriving, from the first wireless signal, a location of the satellite;
detecting, at the receiver, a second wireless signal transmitted by the satellite, the second wireless signal having penetrated an exterior of a structure and having experienced a plurality of reflections inside the structure;
determining a time difference of arrival (TDOA) between the second wireless signal and the first wireless signal; and
developing a three-dimensional map of an interior of the structure based at least in part on the TDOA, a location of the receiver, and the location of the satellite.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for mapping a structure detect wireless signals, including at least one multipath signal that has experienced at least one reflection against a portion of the structure prior to the detection. The wireless signals are analyzed to estimate reflection points for the multipath signal(s), and a map of at least the portion of the structure is generated based on the estimated reflection points.
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1. A method for mapping a structure, the method comprising:
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detecting, at a receiver, a first wireless signal transmitted directly from a satellite; deriving, from the first wireless signal, a location of the satellite; detecting, at the receiver, a second wireless signal transmitted by the satellite, the second wireless signal having penetrated an exterior of a structure and having experienced a plurality of reflections inside the structure; determining a time difference of arrival (TDOA) between the second wireless signal and the first wireless signal; and developing a three-dimensional map of an interior of the structure based at least in part on the TDOA, a location of the receiver, and the location of the satellite. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for mapping a structure, the system comprising:
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a) a receiver at a known location; and b) one or more signal processing elements operatively coupled to the receiver, the receiver and the signal processing elements being configured to; i) detect a first wireless signal transmitted directly from a satellite, ii) derive, from the first wireless signal, a location of the satellite, iii) detect a second wireless signal transmitted by the satellite, and the second wireless signal having penetrated an exterior of a structure and having experienced a plurality of reflections inside the structure, iv) determine a time difference of arrival (TDOA) between the second wireless signal and the first wireless signal, and v) develop a three-dimensional map of an interior of the structure based at least in part on the TDOA, the location of the receiver, and the location of the satellite. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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