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Stationary on-road object detection method for use with radar

US6812882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2002
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/9321
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method capable of determining whether a target detected by a radar is a stationary on-road object or not is disclosed, wherein a fluctuation in the reception level of a reflected wave from a target is obtained in relation to the distance of the target, a difference in reception level between a maximum point and a minimum point is obtained from the fluctuation of the reception level, and when the obtained difference is larger than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the target is a stationary on-road object. Further, slope over the distance between the maximum point and the minimum point is obtained, and when the obtained slope is greater than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the target is a stationary on-road object. Further, the distance between maximum points or between minimum points is obtained, and when the obtained distance is smaller than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the target is a stationary on-road object.

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