Spectrum Analysis Using Signal Degradation for Emitter Triangulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spectrum management devices are limited to specific technologies, face hardware and software complexity issues, and are often bulky and expensive, making them difficult to use and manage effectively across different wireless standards and frequencies.
Innovation Solution
A spectrum management device that identifies, classifies, and catalogs signals based on radio frequency measurements, providing configurable spectrum data acquisition and integration with database systems, capable of managing a wide range of wireless communication protocols, and incorporating GPS and direction finding for precise location and triangulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If narrowly tailored spectral analyzers are used for specific communication standards, then measurement precision for that standard is improved, but adaptability to other standards deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal spectral analyzer that can detect and analyze multiple communication standards (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellite, military) within a single device. The receiver is configured to scan across wide frequency ranges and identify signals from different standards without requiring separate specialized devices, thereby achieving multi-functionality while maintaining measurement precision through standardized processing algorithms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If broad spectrum management view is achieved using conglomerate of software and hardware devices, then adaptability to multiple technologies is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges previously separate spectral analysis functions for different communication standards into a single integrated receiver and processor unit. Instead of using multiple specialized devices or complex software configurations, the system combines wideband reception capabilities with signal processing algorithms that can simultaneously or sequentially analyze different standards, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining broad spectrum management capability.
3Measurement precision
If traditional spectral analyzers are used, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to bulky size and difficult usage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical and hardware-intensive spectral analysis systems with a software-defined approach. The receiver uses digital signal processing and software algorithms to perform spectral analysis, eliminating the need for bulky hardware components and complex manual operations. This substitution enables portable deployment while maintaining measurement precision through sophisticated software processing of digital signal data.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods for tracking a signal origin by a spectrum analysis and management device are disclosed. Signal characteristics of other known emitters are used for obtaining a position of an emitter of a signal of interest. In one embodiment, frequency difference of arrival technique is implemented. In another embodiment, time difference of arrival technique is implemented.