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Systems and methods for curb detection and pedestrian hazard assessment

US9443163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2015
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30261
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A detection system for a vehicle is provided. The detection system may include at least one image capture device configured to acquire a plurality of images of an area forward of the vehicle, the area including a curb separating a road surface from an off-road surface and a data interface. The detection system may also include at least one processing device programmed to receive the plurality of images via the data interface, and determine a plurality of curb edge line candidates in the plurality of images. The at least one processing device may be further programmed to identify at least one edge line candidate as an edge line of the curb.

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