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LIDAR device and LIDAR system including the same

US10788574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2017
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/931
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The described technology relates to a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) device. The LIDAR device can include a transmission unit configured to emit a first signal, a first lens unit configured to convert the first signal into parallel light, a reflection unit configured to adjust a direction of the converted first signal and a second lens unit configured to enable the first signal to have the same focal plane even when a reflection angle of the reflection unit changes. The LIDAR device can also include a third lens unit configured to convert the first signal passing through the second lens unit into parallel light, a fourth lens unit configured to increase an angle of the first signal passing through the third lens unit and a reception unit configured to receive a second signal reflected by an object after passing through the fourth lens unit.

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