Simultaneous object detection and data transfer with a vehicle radar
US10082562B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/9316
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes providing instructions to broadcast a modulated radar chirp signal from a radar antenna of a vehicle. The modulated chirp signal includes data associated with the vehicle. The method includes receiving a first return signal whose waveform substantially matches the modulated chirp signal. The first return signal is the modulated radar chirp signal after reflecting off of an object in an environment surrounding the vehicle. The method includes calculating a location for the object using the first return signal, receiving, from a base station antenna, a second return signal that indicates the modulated chirp signal was received by the base station antenna, and providing instructions to establish a wireless communication session with the base station antenna.
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