Image sensor processing using a combined image and range measurement system
US11255952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/87
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a transmitter operable to transmit a first light beam from a light source. The apparatus also includes a receiver operable to receive a plurality of return light beams and direct the plurality of return light beams through a first beam splitter to an imaging sensor and a LiDAR sensor. The imaging sensor may be operable to process a first portion of the return light beams into image profile data, and the LiDAR sensor may be operable to process a second portion of the return light beams into depth profile data. In addition, the first and second portions of the return light beams may be received from a shared field of view.
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