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Automobile radars based on gradient-index lens

US12206171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2020
Grant dateJan 21, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q21/0043
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensing system is provided that includes a first sub-sensing system having a first azimuth plane. The first sub-sensing system includes a Gradient-index lens, and a first plurality of antenna elements arranged adjacent to the Gradient-index lens and configured to receive a first signal emanating from a first field of view. The sensing system also includes a second sub-sensing system having a second azimuth plane oriented at an angle with respect to the first azimuth plane and a second plurality of antenna elements configured to receive a second signal emanating from a second field of view.

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