US Patent 7296472 Method and apparatus for acoustic sensing of structures

Patent 7296472 was granted and assigned to University of Denver on November, 2007 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Current Assignee

University of Denver

Patent Jurisdiction

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Number

72964720

Patent Inventor Names

Wesley N. Cobb0

Date of Patent

November 20, 2007

Patent Application Number

109061070

Date Filed

February 3, 2005

Patent Primary Examiner

Hezron Williams

Patent abstract

A method and system provides for acoustic sensing of structures, including a general shape and/or configuration of the structure and movement within the structure. Acoustic waves are used to characterize structures, including any activity within. As waves from a sound source travel into the structure, they resonate within cavities and connecting tunnels or halls. This acoustic resonance is received at an acoustic receiver. The received signal is analyzed in comparison to the generated signal, and properties of the structure are determined, including the size and shape of the structure, as well as movement of objects within the structure.