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High resolution LiDAR using high frequency pulse firing

US12189058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2022
Grant dateJan 7, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/123
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a system and method for LiDAR scanning. The system includes a light source configured to generate one or more light beams; and a beam steering apparatus optically coupled to the light source. The beam steering apparatus includes a first rotatable mirror and a second rotatable mirror. The first rotatable mirror and the second rotatable mirror, when moving with respect to each other, are configured to: steer the one or more light beams both vertically and horizontally to illuminate an object within a field-of-view; redirect one or more returning light pulses generated based on the illumination of the object; and a receiving optical system configured to receive the redirected returning light pulses.

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