Remote-sensing method and device
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1. A remote-detection system for monitoring the physiological activity of a subject, comprising:
- a source containing an oscillator configured to illuminate the subject with an electromagnetic signal beam; and
a receiver configured to observe changes in the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the subject.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for performing remote detection of physiological activity are described. One aspect of the invention involves obtaining information concerning respiration and heart function. In one embodiment, the invention includes a source containing an oscillator configured to illuminate the subject with electromagnetic signal beam and a receiver configured to observe changes in the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the subject.
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1. A remote-detection system for monitoring the physiological activity of a subject, comprising:
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a source containing an oscillator configured to illuminate the subject with an electromagnetic signal beam; and
a receiver configured to observe changes in the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the subject. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A remote-detection system for detecting physiological activity of a subject, comprising:
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an RF oscillator connected to a first antenna portion, where the RF oscillator and the antenna are configured to generate a electromagnetic signal beam that illuminates the subject; and
a detector connected to a second antenna portion, where the second antenna portion and detector are configured to generate a signal indicative of the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the subject. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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7. A remote-detection system for monitoring the physiological activity of a subject, comprising:
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means for illuminating the subject with an electromagnetic signal; and
means for observing changes in the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the subject.
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8. A method of detecting the presence of life in an area containing debris, comprising:
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illuminating an area with an electromagnetic signal having a wavelength that renders at least some of said debris transparent;
detecting the amplitude of reflections of the electromagnetic signal and observing variations in the amplitude.
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9. A method of monitoring the physiological activity of a subject, comprising:
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illuminating the subject with an electromagnetic signal beam; and
observing changes in the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the subject. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of generating an electrocardiogram, comprising:
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illuminating a heart with an electromagnetic signal beam; and
detecting the amplitude of the electromagnetic signal reflected by the heart. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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