Systems and methods for sensing the surroundings of a vehicle

US11663833B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Mark Popov · Ramat Gan, IL
• Yuval Lomnitz · Herzliya, IL
• Tanya Chernyakova · Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
• Ronen Tur · Or Akiva, IL
• FELIX MESTER · Holon, IL
• Tom Harel · Raanana, IL
• Assaf Kartowsky · Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
• OREL RON · Ashdod, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 9, 2020
• Grant date: May 30, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 9, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01S2013/93274
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for sensing the surroundings of vehicles via vehicle mounted radar sensors. A directional transmitter array transmits radiation into the region surrounding the vehicle and a receiver array receives the radiation reflected back. Controllers may use self-velocity calculation modules, wall detection modules, dynamic range enhancement modules, double reflection detection modules and the like to harvest useful information such as the vehicles relative speed and the identification of hazards in its surroundings.