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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2008
Hector M. Reyes, Jr., Richardson, TX (US);
Mitchell B. Haeri, Irvine, CA (US);
Kenneth K. Colson, West Tawakoni, TX (US);
Richard A. Cesari, Dallas, TX (US);
Timothy G. Brauer, Carrollton, TX (US);
Michael C. Menefee, Richardson, TX (US);
Hector M. Reyes, Jr., Richardson, TX (US);
Mitchell B. Haeri, Irvine, CA (US);
Kenneth K. Colson, West Tawakoni, TX (US);
Richard A. Cesari, Dallas, TX (US);
Timothy G. Brauer, Carrollton, TX (US);
Michael C. Menefee, Richardson, TX (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, detecting a target includes directing a laser beam towards an area and detecting the laser beam reflected from the area. Whether the received laser beam comprises an optically augmented reflection indicating retro-reflection from a target is determined. The target indicates presence of an explosive device. The target is detected if the received laser beam comprises the optically augmented reflection.