This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: North Carolina State University. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Muhammad Shahzad and Contactless Soil Moisture Estimation
Introduction
Muhammad Shahzad is an inventor associated with Raleigh, North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. His patent work addresses contactless estimation of soil moisture using radiofrequency signals.
Latest Patents
Shahzad is named on 1 patent: “Contactless Soil Moisture Estimation Using Radiofrequency Signals.” The invention describes a system that transmits radiofrequency signals through one antenna and receives reflected signals through other antennas. A controller analyzes changes in signal amplitude and phase to determine channel frequency responses and power delay profiles. It then uses peak detection to select reflected signals and estimate soil-layer wavelengths, depths, dielectric permittivity, and moisture content.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects work at the intersection of radiofrequency sensing and soil measurement. Its contactless approach is designed to estimate moisture at different soil depths by analyzing reflected signals.
Collaborations
Shahzad’s listed coworker is Usman Mahmood Khan. His company affiliation is North Carolina State University.
Conclusion
Muhammad Shahzad’s patent describes a radiofrequency-based method for estimating soil moisture and layer depth without direct contact with the soil.
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