LIDAR systems and methods for detection and classification of objects
US12117553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/625
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle-assistance system for classifying objects in a vehicle's surroundings. The system includes: at least one memory configured to store classification information for classifying a plurality of objects; and at least one processor configured to receive a plurality of detection results associated with light detection and ranging system (LIDAR) detection results, each detection result including location information, and further information indicative of at least two of the following detection characteristics: object surface reflectivity; temporal spreading of signal reflected from the object; object surface physical composition; ambient illumination measured at a LIDAR dead time; difference in detection information from a previous frame; and confidence level associated with another detection characteristic. The at least one processor is also configured to: access the classification information; and based on the classification information and the detection results, classify an object in the vehicle's surroundings.
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