Transducer-based structural health monitoring of autonomous vehicles
US11703480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/13
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the structural integrity of a vehicle. In particular, systems and methods are provided for using transducers positioned at various location in and on a vehicle to measure parameters related vehicle structural health. In various implementations, the integrity of the vehicle frame and the integrity of the vehicle body are monitored using a multi-axis accelerometer and/or microphone. The use of transducers for monitoring can replace time-consuming and expensive manual inspections.
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