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Method of detecting a luminous signal and lidar system

US7130028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2004
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/4818
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lidar detection system comprises a CCD sensor for converting a returned light signal into electrical charges that are amplified at the output of the sensor itself with no significant noise and without it being necessary to accumulate the results of a plurality of firings to obtain sufficient signals.

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