Synchronous short range radars for automatic trailer detection
US10928511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/93274
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus are disclosed for synchronous short range radars for automatic trailer detection. An example radar module for a vehicle includes a radar, and a controller coupled to memory. The controller measures, with the radar, a target area proximate the vehicle. Based on the measurements, the controller determines clutter and trailer connection states. The controller sends a clutter message on a data bus indicative of the clutter state, and sends a connection message based on either (a) the trailer connection state or (b) clutter and trailer connection states of another radar module.
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