Control of autonomous vehicle based on environmental object classification determined using phase coherent LIDAR data
US11550061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30261
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Determining classification(s) for object(s) in an environment of autonomous vehicle, and controlling the vehicle based on the determined classification(s). For example, autonomous steering, acceleration, and/or deceleration of the vehicle can be controlled based on determined pose(s) and/or classification(s) for objects in the environment. The control can be based on the pose(s) and/or classification(s) directly, and/or based on movement parameter(s), for the object(s), determined based on the pose(s) and/or classification(s). In many implementations, pose(s) and/or classification(s) of environmental object(s) are determined based on data from a phase coherent Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) component of the vehicle, such as a phase coherent LIDAR monopulse component and/or a frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) LIDAR component.
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