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Multi-zone approach for active/passive sensing
US8934087B1 · US · B1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8934087-B1 |
| Application number | US-201213460155-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B1 |
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Publication date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
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Techniques are disclosed for providing a multi-zone sensing array configured for use in a dual-mode active/passive sensor system. In some embodiments, the techniques can be used to minimize or otherwise reduce power dissipation in sensor arrays, while further providing the ability to readout the active returns rapidly. The techniques can be implemented, for example, by using the full N×M array format for target acquisition in a passive imaging mode, and then, with the aid of a gimbal for instance, place the region-of-interest in a subset of the array configured with dual-mode active/passive pixel receivers to provide three-dimensional imaging. Such techniques are capable of, for example, supporting both active and passive operating modes of a countermeasure system.
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What is claimed is: 1. An imaging device, comprising: a sensor array of M×N pixels, wherein all available M×N pixels are used for imaging of a target during a passive mode, and a subset of the available M×N pixels is used for imaging during an active mode, wherein the subset of the available M×N pixels is less than all available M×N pixels; and a readout circuit operatively coupled to the M×N sensor array, wherein each pixel of the array is associated with an input cell of the r…
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- What does patent US8934087B1 cover?
- Techniques are disclosed for providing a multi-zone sensing array configured for use in a dual-mode active/passive sensor system. In some embodiments, the techniques can be used to minimize or otherwise reduce power dissipation in sensor arrays, while further providing the ability to readout the active returns rapidly. The techniques can be implemented, for example, by using the full N×M array …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Stobie James A, Wright Harold T, Bae Sys Inf & Elect Sys Integ
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01S7/495. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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