Systems and methods for pulsed-wave LIDAR
US11029395B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0231
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for pulsed-wave LIDAR to support the operation of a vehicle. In some implementations, the system and method include modulating an optical signal to generate a modulated optical signal; selecting a plurality of pulses from the modulated optical signal to generate a pulsed envelope signal; transmitting the pulsed envelope signal via one or more optical elements; receiving a reflected signal responsive to transmitting the pulsed envelope signal; and determining a range to an object based on an electrical signal associated with the reflected signal.
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