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Trailer estimation with elevation enhanced sensing

US10393862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2016
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/93272
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A trailer-detection system includes a radar-sensor and a controller. The radar-sensor is used to determine a range, an azimuth-angle, and an elevation-angle of a radar-signal reflected by a trailer towed by a host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the radar-sensor. The controller is configured to determine a size of the trailer towed by the host-vehicle based on the range, the azimuth-angle, and the elevation-angle of the radar-signal.

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