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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2007
John L. Adamski, Kenmore, WA (US);
Richard H. Bossi, Renton, WA (US);
James M. Nelson, Sumner, WA (US);
William G. Bartholet, Issaquah, WA (US);
John L. Adamski, Kenmore, WA (US);
Richard H. Bossi, Renton, WA (US);
James M. Nelson, Sumner, WA (US);
William G. Bartholet, Issaquah, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for identifying and tagging a target, such an individual or an item, are described that provide an improved mechanism for identifying the target without alerting the target. In this regard, a method and apparatus can irradiate the target so as to create a radioisotope signature for the target. By thereafter monitoring the radioisotope signature, the target can be identified and tracked in a covert manner.