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Threat detection sensor suite

US8884763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2007
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0278
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sensor suite for a vehicle, the sensor suite comprising a 3D imaging system, a video camera, and one or more environmental sensors. Data from the sensor suite is combined to detect and identify threats during a structure clearing or inspection operation. Additionally, a method for detecting and identifying threats during a structure clearing or inspection operation. The method comprises: gathering 3D image data including object range, volume, and geometry; gathering video data in the same physical geometry of the 3D image; gathering non-visual environmental characteristic data; and combining and analyzing the gathered data to detect and identify threats.

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