18238739. SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Yuki Yamaguchi of Tokyo (JP)

Taichi Tanaka of Tokyo (JP)

Masato Toda of Tokyo (JP)

SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238739 titled 'SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD

The signal processing device described in the patent application includes a unit for generating three-dimensional information with reliability and a unit for estimating phase signals based on SAR images and imaging conditions.

  • Three-dimensional information with reliability is generated, including intensity and estimated phase values at specific positions.
  • Phase signals are calculated for all pixels in an analyzed area for different imaging conditions of SAR images.
  • Information indicating the reliability of the phase signals is calculated based on the reliability of the three-dimensional information.
    • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be used in radar imaging systems, remote sensing applications, and geospatial analysis.

    • Problems Solved:**

This technology addresses the challenge of accurately reconstructing three-dimensional information from SAR images and estimating phase signals with reliability.

    • Benefits:**

The device improves the accuracy of three-dimensional reconstructions and phase signal estimations in SAR imaging applications.

    • Commercial Applications:**

This technology can be valuable in industries such as defense, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management for precise data analysis and decision-making.

    • Prior Art:**

Researchers can explore prior art related to SAR imaging, three-dimensional reconstruction, and phase signal estimation techniques in radar systems.

    • Frequently Updated Research:**

Stay updated on advancements in SAR imaging technology, three-dimensional reconstruction algorithms, and phase signal estimation methods for radar applications.

    • Questions about SAR Imaging:**

1. What are the key challenges in SAR imaging technology? 2. How does this innovation improve the reliability of phase signal estimations in SAR imaging?


Original Abstract Submitted

The signal processing device includes a three-dimensional information with reliability reconstruction unit which generates three-dimensional information with reliability including three-dimensional information involving intensity and an estimated value of a phase at a three-dimensional position reconstructed using observed SAR images and imaging conditions, and information indicating reliability of the three-dimensional information, and a phase signal estimation unit which calculates phase signals for all pixels in an analyzed area for all imaging conditions of SAR images to be analyzed, and calculates the information indicating reliability of the phase signals based on the information indicating reliability of the three-dimensional information.