Receiver (modulated ultrasound)

Receiver (modulated ultrasound)

In modulated ultrasound terminology, a receiver is a device that receives a modulated ultrasound signal and decodes it for use as sound, navigational-position information, etc. Its function is somewhat like that of a radio receiver


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