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LIDAR system

US11822010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2020
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/931
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A LIDAR system includes a first polygon scanner, a second polygon scanner, and an optic. The first polygon scanner includes a plurality of first facets around an axis of rotation. The second polygon scanner includes plurality of second facets that are outward from the plurality of first facets relative to the axis of rotation. The optic is inward from the first polygon scanner relative to the axis of rotation. The optic is configured to output a first beam to the first polygon scanner. The first polygon scanner is configured to refract the first beam to output a second beam to the second polygon scanner. The second polygon scanner is configured to refract the second beam to output a third beam.

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