LIDAR pixel with dual polarization receive optical antenna
US11619739B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system include one or more LIDAR pixels including a transmit optical antenna, a receive optical antenna, a first receiver, and a second receiver. The transmit optical antenna is configured to emit a transmit beam. The receive optical antenna is configured to detect (i) a first polarization orientation of a returning beam and (ii) a second polarization orientation of the returning beam.
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