The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued SRC, Inc. a patent for its “Method and Apparatus for Detecting Breathing Radar Targets,” enabling radar systems to identify stationary individuals by detecting subtle biological motion through walls and other obstructions.
“This patent highlights SRC’s continued innovation in radar technology, reinforcing our leadership in developing capabilities that address real-world, mission-critical needs,” said Kevin Hair, president and CEO of SRC.
The patented technology describes a radar system capable of locating people and objects indoors and behind barriers. By using Doppler frequency techniques, the radar detects minute movements such as breathing or heartbeats and distinguishes them from other motions as it scans rooms or buildings.
The inventor listed on the patent is John Dougherty, chief systems engineer at SRC. Dougherty is named on eight additional patents and holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University at Buffalo, as well as a master’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s in business administration from Syracuse University.
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