Object detection and tracking system
US8027029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/07
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An object detection system for a vehicle includes an imaging device, an image processor and a Lidar device. The imaging device is operable to capture image data representative of a scene exterior the vehicle. The image processor processes image data to detect an object of interest in the field of view of the imaging device. The Lidar device is responsive to the image processing so as to have its line of sight guided to point toward the detected object of interest. The Lidar device is operable to measure the distances between the host vehicle and the detected object of interest.
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