Joint communication and detection systems and processes

Abstract

Joint communication and detection system (100', 200') for a moving object (40') within a detection environment, the joint communication and detection system (100', 200') comprising: A source (10') capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation within at least a portion of the detection environment; A reflector (30') capable of reflecting the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source (10'), the reflector (30') comprising a reconfigurable intelligent surface having variable input directivity so as to be able to scan at least two distinct angular sectors of the detection environment; A receiver (20') capable of communicating with an access point (50) of a wireless communication network, the receiver (20') further being capable of receiving the electromagnetic radiation reflected by the reflector. Figure 2b

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