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Adaptive algorithms for interrogating the viewable scene of an automotive radar

US9261590B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/86
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radar system in an autonomous vehicle may be operated in various modes and with various configurations. In one example, the radar system determines a target range for further interrogation. The target range may be determined based on the radar system transmitting a first electromagnetic radiation signal and receiving a first reflected electromagnetic signal radiation signal. After the radar system determines a target range, it transmits an electromagnetic radiation signal according to a Frequency Modulated Continuous-wave (FMCW) operating mode. Additionally, the radar system receives a reflected electromagnetic signal radiation based on the transmission. After receiving the reflected signal, the radar system can process the reflected signal to only have components associated with the target range. The processing of the reflected signal may create a processed signal. Finally, the radar system may determine at least one parameter of a target object based on the processed signal.

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