Surface non-uniformity determination with radio waves
US9804258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/93271
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments that pertain to surface non-uniformity detection through use of radio waves are described. A vehicle can transmit radio waves to an area the vehicle is traveling to, such as a road in front of an automobile. The automobile can receive and process returned radio waves to determine if the road has a non-uniformity, such as a significant pothole or speed bump. If the road has the non-uniformity, then a driver of the automobile can be alerted so the driver can decide if evasive action should be taken and take such action if appropriate.
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