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Calibration of detection system to vehicle using a mirror

US11341684B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2021
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30252
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides for a method of calibrating a detection system that is mounted on a vehicle. The method includes detecting characteristics of the mirror and characteristics of a vehicle portion using the detection system. The mirror reflects the vehicle portion to be detected using the detection system. The method also includes determining a first transform based on the detected one or more of mirror characteristics, determining a second transform based on the one or more vehicle portion characteristics, and determining a third transform based on a known position of the vehicle portion in relation to the vehicle. Further, the method includes determining a position of the detection system relative to the vehicle based on the first, second, and third transforms and then calibrating the detection system using the determined position of the detection system relative to the vehicle.

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