Expanding sensor domain coverage using differential active suspension
US10688841B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/014
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle having a control system to utilize a movable suspension to increase sensor coverage. The control system can detect an object of interest that is partially, or completely, outside the field of view of one or more sensors on the vehicle. The system can then use the movable suspension to raise one portion of the vehicle and/or lower another portion of the vehicle to bring the object of interest at least partially into the field of view of the sensor, increasing the effective field of view of the sensor. When an object of interest is determined to be significant (e.g., a traffic or street sign), the system can attempt to bring the object of interest into view of the sensor by tilting the vehicle. The system can use different tilt rates and/or tilt angles depending on whether the vehicle is occupied or not.
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