Vehicle-mounted sensor system that includes cameras and laser measurement systems
US10715724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/303
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system that facilitates collecting data is described herein. The system includes a digital camera that is configured to capture images in a visible light spectrum and a near-infrared camera that is configured to capture near infrared images, wherein a field of view of the digital camera and the field of view of the near-infrared camera are substantially similar. The system further includes a trigger component that is configured to cause the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to capture images at a substantially similar point in time, and also includes a mounting mechanism that facilitates mounting the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to an automobile.
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