Patent ID: 9709667
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: G01S

Claim:
1. A method for validating a time synchronization protocol, comprising: providing one or more processors in communication with a signal source and a first sensing system; receiving, by one or more processors, a command signal from a radar device employing a time synchronization protocol for communication with a second sensing system, wherein the command signal commands generation of a test signal adapted for detection by the first and second sensing systems; generating, by the signal source, the test signal in response to receipt of the command signal by the one or more processors; determining, by the one or more processors, a first time at which the test signal is generated; receiving, by the one or more processors, a notification indicating detection of the test signal by the second sensing system, wherein the notification is transmitted to the one or more processors from the second sensing system via the radar system; determining, by the one or more processors, a second time at which the notification is received, wherein the second time differs from the first time by a time delay comprising a synchronization time delay due to the time synchronization protocol; calculating, by the one or more processors, the synchronization time delay based upon the time delay; and generating, by the one or more processors, a timing validation result based upon the synchronization time delay.