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Compact lidar systems for vehicle contour fitting

US11768294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2022
Grant dateSep 26, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/93273
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus of a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanning system for at least partial integration with a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an optical core assembly including an oscillating reflective element, an optical polygon element, and transmitting and collection optics. The apparatus includes a first exterior surface at least partially bounded by at least a first portion of a vehicle roof or at least a portion of a vehicle windshield. A surface profile of the first exterior surface aligns with a surface profile associated with at least one of the first portion of the vehicle roof or the portion of the vehicle windshield. A combination of the first exterior surface and the one or more additional exterior surfaces form a housing enclosing the optical core assembly including the oscillating reflective element, the optical polygon element, and the transmitting and collection optics.

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