Qualcomm incorporated (20240097724). Injecting a Frequency-Modulated Signal into a Receiver simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Injecting a Frequency-Modulated Signal into a Receiver
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Injecting a Frequency-Modulated Signal into a Receiver - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Injecting a Frequency-Modulated Signal into a Receiver
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Roberto Rimini of San Diego CA (US)
Sriramgopal Sridhara of San Diego CA (US)
Injecting a Frequency-Modulated Signal into a Receiver - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240097724 titled 'Injecting a Frequency-Modulated Signal into a Receiver
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus for injecting a frequency-modulated signal into a receiver, consisting of a receiver, a local oscillator circuit, and an injection circuit.
- The receiver has a signal propagation path.
- The local oscillator circuit generates a frequency-modulated signal.
- The injection circuit connects the local oscillator circuit to the receiver's signal propagation path to inject the signal, and can disconnect it as well.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Wireless communication systems
- Radar systems
- Satellite communication systems
Problems Solved
- Improved signal transmission
- Enhanced receiver performance
- Increased signal clarity
Benefits
- Better signal quality
- Enhanced communication capabilities
- Increased efficiency in signal transmission
Potential Commercial Applications
- Telecommunications industry
- Defense and security sector
- Satellite communication companies
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of external modulators to inject signals into receivers in communication systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus handle interference in the signal propagation path?
The patent application does not provide details on how the apparatus deals with interference that may affect the injected signal.
What is the cost-effectiveness of implementing this technology in existing systems?
The patent application does not discuss the cost implications of integrating this apparatus into current receiver systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus is disclosed for injecting a frequency-modulated signal into a receiver. in an example aspect, the apparatus includes a receiver, a local oscillator circuit, and an injection circuit. the receiver comprises a signal propagation path. the local oscillator circuit is configured to generate a frequency-modulated signal. the injection circuit is coupled to the receiver and the local oscillator circuit. the injection circuit is configured to selectively connect the local oscillator circuit to the signal propagation path of the receiver to inject the frequency-modulated signal into the signal propagation path of the receiver. the injection circuit is also configured to disconnect the local oscillator circuit from the signal propagation path of the receiver.
