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Method for operating a sensor arrangement having at least two LIDAR sensors and sensor arrangement

US11774560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2018
Grant dateOct 3, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/484
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for operating a sensor arrangement including a first LIDAR and at least a second LIDAR sensor, wherein the first LIDAR sensor and the second LIDAR sensor(s) each repeatedly carry out measurements, wherein the measurements of the first and the second LIDAR sensors are carried out in respective first and second measuring time windows, at the beginning of which respective measurement beams are emitted by the first and the second LIDAR sensors and a check is made as to whether at least one reflected beam portion of the respective measurement beams is detected within the respective measuring first or second time windows.

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