This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 1995-2002.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995-2002
Title: The Innovations of Robert J McDonald
Introduction
Robert J McDonald is a notable inventor based in Panama City Beach, FL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of acoustic signal processing, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on methods and apparatuses that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sonar technology.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is the "Wideband-to-narrowband conversion method and apparatus." This invention performs the operational step of receiving an acoustic wideband signal, initially incident on an array of acoustic wideband transducers and subsequently digitized. In response, it generates a spatial Wigner bilinear kernel output signal. The method also includes receiving and spatially bandpass filtering the output signal to remove a wideband low-frequency portion and any unwanted noise, retaining only a narrowband portion.
Another significant patent is the "Image conversion for a scanning toroidal volume search sonar." This method compresses and displays received data from a toroidal volume search sonar (TVSS) in terms of horizontal range. For any TVSS receive beam with a horizontal component projection equal to or greater than a selected horizontal range, the data values at that range are averaged to form a compressed data value. Range-dependent weight factors are applied during the averaging process to mitigate the effects of surface and bottom reverberation, ensuring accurate data representation.
Career Highlights
Robert J McDonald works for the USA as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. His role involves developing innovative solutions that enhance sonar technology and improve data processing methods. His expertise in acoustic signal processing has positioned him as a valuable asset in his field.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Robert C Manning and Jo Ellen Wilbur. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the advancement of technologies related to sonar and acoustic processing.
Conclusion
Robert J McDonald is a distinguished inventor whose work in acoustic signal processing has led to several impactful patents. His contributions continue to shape the future of sonar technology and enhance data processing methods.