18540151. SIMULTANEOUS BEAMFORMING AND MULTIPLE INPUT-MULTIPLE OUTPUT (MIMO) SCHEMES IN RADAR SYSTEM simplified abstract (TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED)

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SIMULTANEOUS BEAMFORMING AND MULTIPLE INPUT-MULTIPLE OUTPUT (MIMO) SCHEMES IN RADAR SYSTEM

Organization Name

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

Inventor(s)

Dan Wang of Shanghai (CN)

Sandeep Rao of Bangalore (IN)

Adeel Ahmad of Plano TX (US)

SIMULTANEOUS BEAMFORMING AND MULTIPLE INPUT-MULTIPLE OUTPUT (MIMO) SCHEMES IN RADAR SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18540151 titled 'SIMULTANEOUS BEAMFORMING AND MULTIPLE INPUT-MULTIPLE OUTPUT (MIMO) SCHEMES IN RADAR SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The radar system described in the abstract utilizes a set of transmitters and a processor to generate chirps with specific phase modulations.

  • The radar system includes first, second, third, and fourth transmitters.
  • The processor generates chirps with specific phase modulations for the outputs of the transmitters.
  • The first and second transmitters are modulated by a first phase, while the third and fourth transmitters are modulated by a second phase.
  • The processor generates a set of chirps with different phase modulations for the outputs of the transmitters.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in military radar systems, weather monitoring, and autonomous vehicles for improved object detection and tracking.

Problems Solved

This technology enhances radar performance by optimizing the modulation of transmitter outputs, leading to more accurate and reliable detection of targets.

Benefits

Improved accuracy in target detection, enhanced tracking capabilities, and increased efficiency in radar systems.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be utilized in defense systems, meteorological radar stations, and automotive radar for commercial applications.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include radar systems with phase modulation techniques for signal processing and target detection.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing radar systems in terms of accuracy and range?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing radar systems in terms of accuracy and range.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology in radar systems?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology in radar systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

A radar system includes a set of transmitters and a processor coupled to the set of transmitters, which includes first, second, third and fourth transmitters. In operation, the processor generates a first chirp of a set of chirps, in which outputs of the first and second transmitters are modulated by a first phase and outputs of the third and fourth transmitters are modulated by a second phase; and generate a second chirp of the set of chirps, in which outputs of the first and fourth transmitters are modulated by the first phase and outputs of the second and third transmitters are modulated by the second phase.