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Object detection sensor alignment

US11376960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

APTIV TECHNOLOGIES AG · BB

Inventors

Chenghui Hao · Kokomo, US
Ronald M. Taylor · Greentown, US
Roman Dietz · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2018
Grant date	Jul 5, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01S17/931
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illustrative example object detection system includes a sensor having a field of view. The sensor is configured to emit radiation and to detect at least some of the radiation reflected by an object within the field of view. A panel in the field of view allows the radiation to pass through the panel. The panel being is configured to be set in a fixed position relative to a vehicle coordinate system. A plurality of reflective alignment markers are situated on the panel in the field of view. The reflective alignment markers reflect radiation emitted by the sensor back toward the sensor. A processor is configured to determine an alignment of the sensor with the vehicle coordinate system based on an indication from the sensor regarding radiation reflected by the reflective alignment markers and detected by the sensor.

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