Radar field of view extensions
US11280897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/9322
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods that may be used for determining areas free of objects around a vehicle. The systems and methods include receiving first sensor data from a first sensor having a first field of view and a first range. The systems and methods also include receiving second sensor data from a second sensor having a second field of view and a second range. The systems and methods also include determining, by a processor, a first-sensor occlusion in the first field of view. The systems and methods further include determining, by the processor, an occlusion free-region of the first field of view based on data from the second sensor. Additionally, the systems and methods include operating, by the processor, the vehicle in an autonomous mode based on determining the occlusion free-region.
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