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Vehicle-mounted sensor system that includes cameras and laser measurement systems

US10715724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2015
Grant dateJul 14, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 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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