The patent covers spreading codes for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) that reduces the cost of radio components and improves the power efficiency of radio transmissions.
This technology could be important for counter-drone solutions where battery-powered sensors and airborne platforms need to transmit high-bandwidth data streams.
Department 13 has developed the ‘Mesmer’ counter-drone solution, which has the ability to take control of a drone and land it, against the will of the source controller.
In September, the company successfully demonstrated its counter-drone solution at Black Dart, a U.S. Department of Defense counter-drone evaluation exercise.
This latest radio technology allows Department 13 to continue to enhance its drone defence solution by delivering cost savings and battery life improvements.
Additionally, this technology has broad applications across many industries wherever battery-powered radio devices are used.
The new U.S. Patent 9485063 has been licensed to Department 13 by GenghisComm Holdings, the IP holding company of Department 13’s chief science officer, Steve Shattil.
Department 13 now has 13 granted patents and 22 patent applications in its IP portfolio.
The company’s share price has increased by 39% during the past one month, last trading at $0.16.