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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Optical Distance-Measuring Device

Номер: US20120002188A1
Автор: Florian Garczarek, Gerhard Vogt, Michael Stepputat, Wolfgang Holzapfel
Принадлежит: Dr Johannes Heidenhain GmbH

An optical distance-measuring device includes a light source and an interferometer unit having a measuring retroreflector, a stationary reference retroreflector, a beam-splitter element, a beam-recombiner unit and a detection unit. The beam of rays emitted by the light source is able to swivel about the center of the reference retroreflector. The beam of rays arriving from the light source is split via the beam-splitter element into at least one measuring beam of rays and one reference beam of rays. The at least one measuring beam of rays propagates in the direction of the measuring retroreflector, and the reference beam of rays propagates collinearly with respect to the measuring beam of rays in the direction of the reference retroreflector. The measuring beam of rays is reflected back by the measuring retroreflector and the reference beam of rays is reflected back by the reference retroreflector in the direction of the beam-recombiner unit, the measuring beam of rays traveling symmetrically relative to the reference retroreflector prior to and after reflection at the measuring retroreflector. The beam-recombiner unit brings the measuring beam of rays and the reference beam of rays to interference. Distance-dependent interference signals are ascertainable via the detection unit.

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Номер записи: 1
12-09-2019 дата публикации

Импульсное приемное устройство

Номер: RU0000192302U1
Автор: Александр Ефремович Сафутин, Валерий Григорьевич Вильнер, Евгений Викторович Кузнецов, Михаил Михайлович Землянов, Надежда Валентиновна Седова
Принадлежит: Акционерное общество "Научно-исследовательский институт "Полюс" им. М.Ф. Стельмаха"

Полезная модель относится к технике обнаружения сигналов при воздействии помех, например, в лазерной дальнометрии или в системах охранной сигнализации. Импульсное приемное устройство содержит приемник с таймером, задающим пределы рабочего времени приема. Кроме того введены коммутатор режима времени, снабженный счетчиком времени, и счетчик недостоверных измерений, связанный с выходом приемника, а также введено решающее устройство, включенное на выходе счетчика недостоверных измерений. Счетчик недостоверных измерений может включать селектор пропусков и селектор ложных тревог, включенные на выходе приемника, при этом на входе селектора пропусков введен задатчик правильных результатов. Технический результат заключается в сокращении времени испытаний при обеспечении минимального разброса результатов и без ущерба для ресурса изделия. 1 з.п. ф-лы. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 302 U1 (51) МПК G01C 3/00 (2006.01) G06F 17/18 (2006.01) G01J 1/44 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01J 1/44 (2019.05); G01C 3/00 (2019.05); G01S 17/02 (2019.05); G06F 17/18 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019121405, 09.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 12.09.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 12.09.2019 Бюл. № 26 1 9 2 3 0 2 R U (54) Импульсное приемное устройство (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к технике обнаружения сигналов при воздействии помех, например, в лазерной дальнометрии или в системах охранной сигнализации. Импульсное приемное устройство содержит приемник с таймером, задающим пределы рабочего времени приема. Кроме того введены коммутатор режима времени, снабженный счетчиком времени, и счетчик недостоверных измерений, связанный с выходом приемника, а также введено решающее устройство, включенное на выходе счетчика Стр.: 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2655006 C1, 23.05.2018. RU 2288454 C2, 27.11.2006. RU 165106 U1, 10.10.2016. US ...

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Номер записи: 2
21-09-2020 дата публикации

Устройство для обнаружения оптических и оптико-электронных приборов и измерения дальности до них

Номер: RU0000199765U1
Автор: Владимир Львович Парко, Дмитрий Сергеевич Исаков
Принадлежит: Акционерное общество "Новосибирский приборостроительный завод"

Полезная модель может использоваться в обзорно-поисковых оптико-электронных системах лазерной локации. Устройство для обнаружения оптических и оптико-электронных приборов и измерения дальности до них содержит визирный канал, устройство обнаружения, дальномерное устройство и электронный блок управления и обработки сигналов. Дальномерное устройство совмещено с устройством обнаружения и имеет общие с ним передающий и приемный каналы. Передающий канал содержит установленную на оптической оси между коллимирующей оптической системой и лазерным излучателем систему сканирования, связанную с электронным блоком управления и обработки сигналов. Лазерный излучатель имеет одноимпульсный и многоимпульсный режимы работы. Технический результат - увеличение зоны обнаружения целей, увеличение дальности обнаружения и уменьшение массы и габаритов устройства. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 765 U1 (51) МПК G01S 17/00 (2020.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01S 17/00 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020120012, 09.06.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акционерное общество "Новосибирский приборостроительный завод" (RU) Дата регистрации: 21.09.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 21.09.2020 Бюл. № 27 1 9 9 7 6 5 R U (54) Устройство для обнаружения оптических и оптико-электронных приборов и измерения дальности до них (57) Реферат: Полезная модель может использоваться в установленную на оптической оси между обзорно-поисковых оптико-электронных коллимирующей оптической системой и лазерным системах лазерной локации. Устройство для излучателем систему сканирования, связанную с обнаружения оптических и оптико-электронных электронным блоком управления и обработки приборов и измерения дальности до них содержит сигналов. Лазерный излучатель имеет визирный канал, устройство обнаружения, одноимпульсный и многоимпульсный режимы дальномерное устройство и электронный блок ...

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Номер записи: 3
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Distance measuring device and method for measuring distance

Номер: US20120013885A1
Автор: Hsin-Chia Chen, Ren-Hau Gu, Sen-Huang Huang, Shu-Sian Yang
Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

A distance measuring device having a measuring range and configured for measuring a distance of at least an object located in the measuring range is provided. The distance measuring device includes a light emitting component, a diffusing component, an adjusting component and an image sensing component. The light emitting component is configured for emitting a light beam. The diffusing component is disposed on a transmission path of the light beam and is configured for transforming the light beam into a measuring light beam with a specific pattern to irradiate the object. The adjusting component is configured for adjusting an incidence angle and an incidence location of the light beam striking at the diffusing component. The image sensing component has a field of view covering the measuring range. The distance measuring device has a far measurable distance. A method for measuring distance and another distance measuring device are also provided.

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Номер записи: 4
09-02-2012 дата публикации

System and Method of Using Location Technology to Aid Patient Recovery

Номер: US20120035427A1
Автор: Brian W. Nantz, Bruce A. Friedman, Carl C. Davis, Matthew Grubis
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system for telemetrically monitoring a patient includes a remote monitoring device associated with the patient. A location services system tracks a location of the remote monitoring device. A patient tracking computer calculates a distance and a duration of patient ambulation from the tracked location. A method of monitoring an ambulatory patient monitors the location of a remote monitoring device and derives ambulatory event data from the monitored location.

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Номер записи: 5
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Optical Touch Display System

Номер: US20120044213A1
Автор: Chi-Chieh Liao, Chih-Hung Lu, En-Feng Hsu, Hsin-Chia Chen, Ren-Hau Gu, Shu-Sian Yang, Yu-Hao Huang
Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

Optical touch display system includes a light source, a reflector, an image sensor, and a processing device. The light source emits light to at least one object directly and emits light to the at least one object via the reflector at the same time. Then the image sensor receives light reflected from the at least one object directly and light reflected via the reflector simultaneously to form a set of imaging objects which have similar color parameters on an image. Then the processing device produces a set of still image parameters of the image objects such as gravity centers and border boundaries. Based on the still image parameters, the processing device determines the coordinates of the least one object on the optical touch display.

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Номер записи: 6
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Ceramic Optical System Support

Номер: US20120069457A1
Автор: Joerg Stierle, Peter Wolf, Uwe Skultety-Betz
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

An optical system support, especially for an optical measuring device, includes a base on which a mechanism for fixing an electro-optical transceiver system is provided. The optical system support is a ceramic optical system support.

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Номер записи: 7
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Position-sensing detector arrangement for controlling a faucet

Номер: US20120097874A1
Автор: David M. Burke, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Spencer Lee Stohler
Принадлежит: Masco Corp of Indiana

A faucet arrangement includes a sensing device for sensing a presence of a user of a spout. The sensing device includes an infrared emitter installed such that a direction of emission of the emitter is oriented an angle of approximately between 5 and 15 degrees relative to a vertical direction. A receiver receives a diffused infrared energy from the emitter. A control device is in communication with the receiver and controls a flow of liquid through the spout dependent upon an angle at which the diffused infrared energy is received by the receiver.

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Номер записи: 8
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Laser scanning sensor

Номер: US20120113410A1
Автор: Masashi Iwasawa, Seongho CHO
Принадлежит: Optex Co Ltd

A laser scanning sensor ( 100 ) of an embodiment of the present invention includes a laser range finder ( 110 ), a scanning mechanism ( 120 ), a data acquisition portion ( 130 ), a dirt determination portion ( 140 ), an alert output control portion ( 150 ) and a memory ( 160 ). The laser range finder ( 110 ) is arranged inside a housing ( 101 ) having an opening portion, and the opening portion is covered with a lens cover ( 116 ) that can transmit laser light. In the dirt determination portion ( 140 ), a predetermined threshold to be compared with a received light level is changed based on maximum detection distance information in each measurement direction.

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Номер записи: 9
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Energy-saving 3-d sensor

Номер: US20120119062A1
Автор: Beat De Coi, Tobias Leutenegger
Принадлежит: Cedes AG

A 3-D sensor for controlling a control process comprising a light source that includes at least one illumination source, a reception matrix for receiving a complete image of light reflected from areas from a spatial section, an evaluation device for determining the distance between the areas and the reception matrix, and a supervisory device for recognizing an object, in which the light source illuminates a partial region of the spatial section which has at least one interspace.

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Номер записи: 10
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Infrared sensor module

Номер: US20120119091A1
Автор: Jea Yun So, Jun Pyo Hong, Sang Sik YOON
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An infrared sensor module includes a first infrared sensor that includes a first light emitting unit configured to emit infrared light to an object and a first light receiving unit configured to detect an amount of infrared light reflected from the object, a second infrared sensor that includes a second light emitting unit configured to emit infrared light to the object and a second light receiving unit configured to detect an amount of the infrared light reflected from the object, and a controller to measure reflectivity of the object using a peak output voltage of the first light receiving unit, and to measure a distance to the object using not only the measured object reflectivity but also an output voltage of the second light receiving unit. As a result, the distance from the infrared sensor to the object can be correctly measured irrespective of the reflectivity of the object.

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Номер записи: 11
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Application using a single photon avalanche diode (spad)

Номер: US20120133921A1
Автор: John Kevin Moore
Принадлежит: STMicroelectronics Research and Development Ltd

A sporting device may include a proximity detector, and a housing for carrying the proximity detector. The proximity detector may comprise a single photon avalanche diode for measuring the speed of an object struck by the housing. For example, the housing may define a tennis racket.

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Номер записи: 12
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Atmospheric Measurement System

Номер: US20120169053A1
Автор: Charles J. Richey, David Keith JOHNSON, David Michael ZUK, Paul Byron Hays, Peter Tchoryk, Jr.
Принадлежит: Michigan Aerospace Corp

A magnitude and direction, or a measure responsive thereto, of a velocity (V) of a first portion ( 17 ) of an atmosphere ( 20 ) are determined from at least first and second portions of scattered light ( 30 ) generated along a common beam of light ( 28 ) within the first portion ( 17 ) of the atmosphere ( 20 ) and received along linearly independent directions at locations that are relatively remote with respect to one another, at least one of which is relatively remote from a source ( 11 ) of the beam of light ( 28 ).

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Номер записи: 13
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Optical position detection device

Номер: US20120257190A1
Автор: Daisuke Nakanishi, Kanechika Kiyose
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

In an optical position detection device, when light source sections emit detection light, a light detecting section detects detection light reflected from a object to detect the coordinates of the object. When seen from the detection space, the light detecting section is located inward from a plurality of light source sections, and each of the plurality of light source sections includes first and second light emitting elements. Therefore, the position of the object can be detected on the basis of a comparison result of the received light intensity in the light detecting section when the first light emitting element is turned on and the received light intensity in the light detecting section when the second light emitting element is turned on in both the case where the object is located outside a region between the light source sections and the case where the object is located inside the region.

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Номер записи: 14
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Split Aperture Monopulse Antenna System

Номер: US20130027241A1
Автор: Daniel Joseph Sego, David Arthur Whelan
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method and apparatus for processing electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are transmitted in a selected direction toward a target object from a first array of antenna elements. Scattered electromagnetic waves generated from the electromagnetic waves are received at a first portion of a second array of antenna elements configured to receive the scattered electromagnetic waves in a first direction with respect to the selected direction and at a second portion of the second array of antenna elements configured to receive the scattered electromagnetic waves in a second direction with respect to the selected direction. First information in the scattered electromagnetic waves received by the first portion is subtracted from second information in the scattered electromagnetic waves received by the second portion to form difference data. An elevation angle is identified between a direction of the target object and the selected direction using the difference data.

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Номер записи: 15
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Portable Electronic Device

Номер: US20130039539A1
Автор: Michael Brandl, Roland Fischl
Принадлежит: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH

A portable electronic device includes a light source, which includes at least one luminescence diode and emits light during operation. The portable electronic device also includes a device for detecting an object in the beam path of the light emitted by the light source during operation. The device is designed to reduce the luminous flux of the light emitted by the light source during operation if the object is identified for a minimum duration within a minimum distance from the light source in the beam path.

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Номер записи: 16
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Proximity sensor calibration

Номер: US20130049641A1
Автор: Chenna Bayapureddy, Kyoung Cheol Oh, Leonid Sheynblat
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to proximity sensors to measure distance from a surface, and more particularly, calibrating proximity sensors to adjust for various reflecting surfaces.

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Номер записи: 17
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Radiation sensor

Номер: US20130099101A1
Автор: Colin Campbell
Принадлежит: STMicroelectronics Research and Development Ltd

A radiation sensor of the type having a packaged radiation source and detector, which includes an isolator that blocks propagation within the package of radiation from the source to the detector, in order to improve signal to noise ratio of the sensor. The isolator is formed by appropriately formed surfaces of the package.

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Номер записи: 18
16-05-2013 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL SCANNING BEAM SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130120736A1
Автор: Bosse Michael, Zlot Robert
Принадлежит: Commonwealth Scientic And Industrial Research Organisation

A three dimensional scanning beam system () and method () enable economical and efficient three dimensional scans of an environment. The system () includes a ranging apparatus (), and a reactive linkage mechanism () having a first end () and a second end (). The first end () is connected to the ranging apparatus () and the second end () is connected to an object () that moves the system () through an environment. In use acceleration of the object () with respect to the environment is converted by the reactive linkage mechanism () to motion of the ranging apparatus () with respect to the object (), which increases the field of view of the ranging apparatus () with respect to the environment. 1. A three dimensional scanning beam system , comprising:a ranging apparatus; anda reactive linkage mechanism having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the ranging apparatus and the second end is connected to an object that moves the system through an environment;whereby in use acceleration of the object with respect to the environment is converted by the reactive linkage mechanism to motion of the ranging apparatus with respect to the object, which increases a field of view of the ranging apparatus with respect to the environment.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an orientation sensor attached to the ranging apparatus.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a computer system operatively coupled to the ranging apparatus claim 1 , wherein the computer comprises a computer readable medium that stores program code components defining a registration algorithm claim 1 , and wherein the registration algorithm processes data from the ranging apparatus to define a 3D point cloud of the environment.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ranging apparatus comprises a laser.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the laser comprises a two dimensional scanning beam laser.6. The system of claim 3 , wherein the 3D point cloud is defined in real ...

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Номер записи: 19
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Optical proximity sensors with offset compensation

Номер: US20130120761A1
Автор: Kenneth C. Dyer, Xijian Lin
Принадлежит: INTERSIL AMERICAS LLC

An optical proximity sensor includes a driver, light detector and offset signal generator. The driver selectively drives a light source. The light detector produces an analog detection signal indicative of an intensity of light detected by the light detector. The detected light can include light transmitted by the light source that reflected off an object within the sense region of the optical sensor, interference light and ambient light. The interference light includes light transmitted by the light source, and detected by the light detector, that was not reflected off an object within the sense region of the optical sensor. The offset signal generator selectively produces an analog offset signal that is combined with the analog detection signal produced by the photodetector to produce an analog compensated detection signal. The analog offset signal compensates for at least a portion of the interference light included in the light detected by the photodetector.

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Номер записи: 20
23-05-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC RANGE CORRECTED FLASH LADAR CAMERA

Номер: US20130128257A1
Автор: Bailey Howard, Gilliland Patrick, Hueghebaert Laurent, Short Brad, STETTNER Roger
Принадлежит: ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS INC.

A three dimensional imaging camera comprises a system controller, pulsed laser transmitter, receiving optics, an infrared focal plane array light detector, and an image processor. The described invention is capable of developing a complete 3-D scene from a single point of view. The 3-D imaging camera utilizes a pulsed laser transmitter capable of illuminating an entire scene with a single high power flash of light. The 3-D imaging camera employs a system controller to trigger a pulse of high intensity light from the pulsed laser transmitter, and counts the time from the start of the transmitter light pulse. The light reflected from the illuminated scene impinges on a receiving optics and is detected by a focal plane array optical detector. An image processor applies image enhancing algorithms to improve the image quality and develop object data for subjects in the field of view of the flash ladar imaging camera. 1. A flash laser radar having a field of view , the flash laser radar comprising:a pulsed laser transmitter having an optical axis and a pulsed laser light output, and a diffusing optic adapted to illuminate a scene in the field of view with a pattern of light intensity;a master start signal generator, generating a master start signal indicating the start of a laser transmitter illuminating pulse;receive optics boresighted along the optical axis, the receive optics adapted to collect and condition an incident optical signal of pulsed laser light reflected from the scene in the field of view;an optical receiver with a light detecting focal plane array having a plurality of light detecting pixels, the light detecting focal plane array disposed to intercept said collected and conditioned incident optical signal from the receive optics; andwherein each individual pixel in the light detecting focal plane array receives a pixellated portion of the incident optical signal of pulsed laser light reflected from the scene in the field of view; andeach individual pixel ...

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Номер записи: 21
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Re-localization of a robot for slam

Номер: US20130138247A1
Автор: Jens-Steffen Gutmann, Mario E. Munich, Philip Fong
Принадлежит: Individual

Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors.

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Номер записи: 22
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device

Номер: US20130172004A1
Автор: Charles Whitmer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Craig J. Mundie, Desney S. Tan, Douglas C. Burger, John D. Rinaldo, Jr., Jordin T. Kare, Lin Zhong, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Mark A. Malamud, Matthew G. Dyor, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Pablos Holman, Paramvir Bahl, Ranveer Chandra, Richard T. Lord, Robert W. Lord, Roderick A. Hyde, Royce A. Levien, Tim Paek, Victoria Y.H. Wood, William Gates
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Systems and methods are described relating to detecting an indication of a person within a specified proximity to at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the indication of the person within the specified proximity. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for detecting an indication of a person within a specified proximity to at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the indication of the person within the specified proximity.

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Номер записи: 23
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer using a room dimension

Номер: US20130178227A1
Автор: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
Принадлежит: HJ Labs LLC

An apparatus and method for providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer using range finding measurements. A dimension of a building is determined based on a range finding measurement. The dimension is used to determine the location of the mobile computer in the building.

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Номер записи: 24
25-07-2013 дата публикации

System for Presence Detection in a Door Assembly

Номер: US20130186000A1
Автор: Jimmy Don Gilchrist
Принадлежит: Door Control Services Inc

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system of presence detection in a door assembly for the prevention of patient/detainee suicide, comprising: a door frame, wherein the door frame defines an opening; a door mounted in said opening, wherein the door is allowed to operate from open to closed position with respect to the door frame; a presence sensing arrangement, which allows detection of the presence of an object near the surfaces of the door, door frame, and the upper and lower surfaces of the door or door frame from open to closed position. Placement of presence sensors on the upper or lower surfaces of the door allows presence detection when a patient/detainee attempts to drape a ligature object across or underneath said surfaces. A control system may monitor the system, and can activate an alarm system for early detection and prevention.

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Номер записи: 25
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Antenna alignment fixture

Номер: US20130207860A1
Автор: Aaron L. Westman, John F. Strempel
Принадлежит: Lockheed Martin Corp

An alignment apparatus configured to be mounted to a radar array antenna having a generally planar face for aligning the antenna includes a rigid frame defining a plane generally parallel to the face of the antenna when the rigid frame is mounted to the antenna. A flexible member is associated with the rigid frame and is configured to flex relative to the rigid frame. The apparatus further includes an optical source for emitting a light beam and a target. One of the optical source and the target is associated with the flexible member and the other of the optical source and the target is associated with the rigid frame. A distance between the path of the light beam and the target is indicative of the degree of misalignment between the flexible member and the rigid frame.

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Номер записи: 26
05-09-2013 дата публикации

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20130229645A1
Автор: Nakajima Mitsuru, Suzuki Shuichi, Yoshimura Kenichi
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a distance measuring device configured to irradiate an object with light and receive reflected light therefrom to measure a distance from the object, including a light source device having at least one light-emitting part, a deflection part being provided rotatably around a predetermined axis line and having plural deflection faces configured to reflect light from the light source device toward the object, a reflection part being provided rotatably around the axis line and integrally with the deflection part and having plural reflection faces being provided to correspond to the plural deflection faces individually and reflecting a portion of light reflected from a corresponding deflection face and reflected from the object, and a light-receiving part having at least one light-receiving element configured to receive light reflected from the reflection part, wherein respective inclination angles of the plural deflection faces with respect to the axis line are mutually different. 1. A distance measuring device configured to irradiate an object with light and receive reflected light therefrom to measure a distance from the object , comprising a light source device having at least one light-emitting part , a deflection part being provided rotatably around a predetermined axis line and having plural deflection faces configured to reflect light from the light source device toward the object , a reflection part being provided rotatably around the axis line and integrally with the deflection part and having plural reflection faces being provided to correspond to the plural deflection faces individually and reflecting a portion of light reflected from a corresponding deflection face and reflected from the object , and a light-receiving part having at least one light-receiving element configured to receive light reflected from the reflection part , wherein respective inclination angles of the plural deflection faces with respect to the axis line are mutually ...

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Номер записи: 27
17-10-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR IMPARTING DISTANCE INFORMATION

Номер: US20130271745A1
Автор: BEN-MOSHE Boaz, SHVALB Nir
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are methods and devices for imparting distance information to a human subject, for example a visually-impaired subject. 2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said minimum distance is not more than about 120 cm.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said maximum distance is at least about 200 cm.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein a vergence angle of said light-detector is not more than about 10° from parallel to said direction.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein an angle of view of said light-detector is not more than about ten times the minimal angle of view required to acquire light reflected from a reflecting object at said minimum distance and from a reflecting object at said maximum distance onto said light-detector.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein an angle of view of said light-detector is not more than about 10°.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said frame rate is at least about 15 fps.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein said distance reporter is configured to modulate said perceptible signal at a reporting rate faster than half said frame rate.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein said distance reporter is configured to modulate said perceptible signal at a reporting rate equal to said frame rate.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein along said epipolar line between said detection location of light reflected from a reflecting object at said minimum distance and said detection location of light reflected from a reflecting object at said maximum distance there are at least about 100 distinct detection locations claim 1 , and wherein said perceptible signal is modulated differently for each of said at least about 100 distinct detection locations.11. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a lens to direct said reflected light to said light-detector.12. The device of claim 11 , wherein said lens is a telephoto lens.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein said modulation of said perceptible signal comprises modulating a frequency of said perceptible signal as a ...

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Номер записи: 28
17-10-2013 дата публикации

LOCATION DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130271747A1
Автор: Roberts Richard D.
Принадлежит:

Various embodiments are directed to a location detection system. The location detection system may utilize one or more light sources in a fixed and known position capable of emitting modulated light. The location detection system may utilize one or more light receivers in a fixed and known position operative to detect light emitted by the light sources that has been reflected back off an object. The location detection system may utilize a processor circuit that may be communicatively coupled with the light receiver and the light sources. The processor circuit may be operative to receive signals indicative of the detected reflected emitted light from the light receiver. The processor circuit may also be operative to process the signals to determine a location of the object that reflected the emitted light. 1. A location detection system comprising:first and second light sources, each operative to emit modulated light, the first light source in a fixed and known position and the second light source in a fixed and known position relative to the first light source;a light receiver operative to detect light emitted by the first and second light sources that has been reflected back off an object, the light receiver in a fixed and known position relative to the first and second light sources; and receive signals from the light receiver, the signals indicative of the detected reflected emitted light; and', 'process the signals to determine a location of the object that reflected the emitted light., 'a processor circuit communicatively coupled with the light receiver and the first and second light sources, the processor circuit operative to2. The location detection system of wherein the modulated emitted light is modulated according to a first on-off key (OOK) ranging tone for the first light source and a second different OOK ranging tone for the second light source.3. The location detection system of wherein the processor circuit further comprises:a filtering component ...

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Номер записи: 29
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and optical method of ranging and of high bit-rate communication

Номер: US20130286376A1
Автор: Pascal Rousseau
Принадлежит: Thales SA

An optical apparatus for ranging and communication in free space comprises a rangefinder comprising a device for transmitting an optical signal to a target and a device for receiving the signals backscattered by the target. A system for optical communication in free space comprises a device for transmitting an optical signal to a remote optical receiving device. The transmitting device of the rangefinder and transmitting device of the communication system is a transmitting device common to the rangefinder and communication system and transmitting pulses of peak power greater than 50 W and shape factor less than 0.01 or a modulated continuous signal of peak power less than 10 W and shape factor equal to approximately 0.5 and the apparatus comprises a supervisor controlling the common transmitting device according to two modes, the pulse mode to perform the ranging function, or the modulated continuous mode to perform the optical communication function.

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Номер записи: 30
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Motion sensing method for determining whether to perform motion sensing according to distance detection result and related apparatus thereof

Номер: US20130321826A1
Автор: Ching-Lin Chung, Hsin-Chia Chen, Hui-Hsuan Chen, Ming-Tsan Kao, Yu-Wei Wang
Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

A motion sensing method for an object includes: receiving a distance detection result which is used for indicating distance detection information of the object in a neighborhood of a motion sensing apparatus; and determining whether to perform optical motion sensing upon the object of the neighborhood according to the distance detection result.

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Номер записи: 31
12-12-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ORIENTATION ESTIMATION OF A MOBILE DEVICE

Номер: US20130329041A1
Автор: Amizur Yuval, Banin Leor, Schatzberg Uri
Принадлежит:

Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of orientation estimation of a mobile device. For example, a mobile device may include an orientation estimator to detect a pattern in at least one image captured by the mobile device, and based on one or more geometric elements of the detected pattern, to determine one or more orientation parameters related to an orientation of the mobile device. 1. A mobile device comprising:an orientation estimator to detect a pattern in at least one image captured by said mobile device, to detect one or more geometric elements in the detected pattern, which correspond to one or more geometric elements of a reference pattern, and based on the one or more geometric elements in the detected pattern, to determine one or more orientation parameters related to an orientation of said mobile device.2. The device of comprising:a camera to capture said image from a field of view of said camera; anda projector to project said reference pattern in the field of view of said camera.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said projector comprises at least one projector selected from the group consisting of a Light Electric Diode (LED) projector claim 2 , a laser projector claim 2 , and a color projector.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said reference pattern comprises at least one predefined geometric shape.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the detected pattern comprises a distortion of said geometric shape claim 4 , and wherein said orientation estimator is to determine said orientation parameters based on a relationship between two or more distorted geometric elements of said distorted geometric shape.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said orientation estimator is to determine said orientation parameters by determining at least one orientation parameter selected from the group consisting of a yaw of said mobile device claim 1 , a pitch of said mobile device and a roll of said mobile device.7. The device of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 32
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Signal processing device of scanning-type distance measurement device, signal processing method, and scanning-type distance measurement device

Номер: US20130346019A1
Автор: Kazuo Takai, Tsuyoshi Hosoda
Принадлежит: Hokuyo Automatic Co Ltd

A signal processing device of a scanning-type distance measurement device includes: a distance calculation unit for, on the basis of a predetermined correlation relationship between measured light and reflection light, calculating, for each predetermined scan angle, the distance from the scanning-type distance measurement device to an object; a to-be-monitored object determination unit for performing a to-be-monitored object determination process, in which, when the distance calculation unit calculates a distance within a to-be-monitored region for N number of scans (N is an integer equal to or greater than 2) consecutively in a specific scan angle direction, it is determined that there is an object to be monitored in the specific scan angle direction; and a signal output unit which, when it is determined by the to-be-monitored object determination unit that there is an object to be monitored, outputs a to-be-monitored object detection signal.

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Номер записи: 33
09-01-2014 дата публикации

LASER RADAR DEVICE

Номер: US20140009747A1
Автор: Funato Hiroyoshi, IMAI Shigeaki, Nakajima Mitsuru, NAKAMURA Tadashi, Suzuki Shuichi, Yoshimura Kenichi
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

Disclosed is a laser radar device including a modulated light beam generator that emits light beams to a target, a photodetector that receives reflected light; a reflected light condenser that condenses the reflected light; a rotator that rotates around a rotation axis; and mirrors included in the rotator that scan the light beams, and guide the reflected light to the reflected light condenser, wherein an angular detection range in a vertical direction is divided into a plurality of layers, wherein mirror surfaces of the mirrors are tilted by corresponding tilt angles relative to the rotation axis, the tilt angles being different from each other, wherein the modulated light beam generator emits the light beams in the vertical direction, the light beams having different emission angles, and wherein a difference between the emission angles corresponds to the angular detection range of one layer in the vertical direction. 1. A laser radar device comprising:a modulated light beam generator configured to emit light beams to a detection target, the modulated light beam generator including a light source and a coupling lens;a photodetector configured to receive reflected light which is reflected by the detection target, when the light beams emitted by the modulated light beam generator irradiate the detection target;a reflected light condenser configured to condense the reflected light and configured to guide the reflected light to the photodetector;a rotator configured to rotate around a rotation axis; andmirrors configured to scan the light beams in a horizontal direction, and configured to guide the reflected light to the reflected light condenser, the mirrors being included in the rotator;wherein an angular detection range in a vertical direction relative to a direction in which the light beams are emitted is divided into a plurality of layers,wherein the mirrors include corresponding mirror surfaces, wherein the mirror surfaces are tilted by corresponding tilt angles ...

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Номер записи: 34
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Hand-Held Laser Distance Measuring Device

Номер: US20140016114A1
Автор: Lopez Eladio, Weingarten Jan
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The disclosure is based on a hand-held laser distance measuring device comprising at least one laser unit which is configured to determine a first distance using a laser beam emitted in a first relative direction. The laser unit is further configured to determine at least one second distance, near instantaneously, using a laser beam emitted in at least one second relative direction which differs from the first relative direction. 1. A handheld laser distance measuring device comprising:at least one laser unit configured (i) to determine a first distance in a first relative direction using a laser beam, and (ii) to determine, almost simultaneously, at least one second distance in at least one second relative direction, which differs from the first relative direction, using the laser beam.2. The laser distance measuring device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one laser unit includes a laser beam guidance means apparatus configured to guide the laser beam into the first relative direction and the at least one second relative direction.3. The laser distance measuring device as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:a computer unit configured to set an angle at least between the first relative direction and the at least one second relative direction.4. The laser distance measuring device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the computer unit is further configured to regulate the laser beam guidance apparatus in an operating mode by virtue of a first measurement point of the first relative direction and a second measurement point of the at least one second relative direction being arranged at a predetermined distance from one another.5. The laser distance measuring device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:an input unit configured to set an angle, at least between the first relative direction and the at least one second relative direction.6. The laser distance measuring device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a computer unit configured to ...

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Номер записи: 35
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Sensor Apparatus for Detecting an Overhang on the Load of a Carrier Device

Номер: US20140028836A1
Автор: Lutz Eric
Принадлежит: CEDES SAFETY & AUTOMATION AG

A sensor apparatus for detecting an overhang on a load of a carrier device, having a sensor arrangement with at least one transmitter and a receiver and also an electronic unit for control purposes. According to the invention, the sensor arrangement senses two regions of the carrier device with a load during a movement of the carrier device such that evaluation of the geometrical position of the regions in relation to one another is made possible, wherein the first region relates to the carrier device and the second region relates to the load. Furthermore, the electronic unit is designed for generating a signal for each region and linking the signals such that it is possible to ascertain an overhang from this, 117.-. (canceled)18. A sensor apparatus for detecting a load on a carrier device , comprising:a three dimensional camera including at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, andan electronic unit for controlling the transmitter and receiver, the electronic unit configured to:modulate an oscillation onto an electromagnetic radiation emitted from the transmitter, wherein the radiation and the oscillation are transmitted across a first region and across a second region, wherein the second region is separate from the first region,enable the receiver to detect the radiation and the oscillation reflected from a first object present in the first region and from a second object present in the second region,generate a first signal corresponding to a phase shift of the oscillation detected in the reflected radiation from the first region with respect to the oscillation modulated onto the radiation in the transmitter;generate a second signal corresponding to a phase shift of the oscillation detected in the reflected radiation from the second region with respect to the oscillation modulated onto the radiation in the transmitter, wherein the first region corresponds to the carrier device and the second region corresponds to the load; andcompare the first and the ...

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Номер записи: 36
30-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING SLAM TO MULTIPLE REGIONS

Номер: US20140031980A1
Автор: Goel Dhiraj, Gutmann Jens-Steffen, Munich Mario E.
Принадлежит:

Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors. 1. A method of performing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) for a robot , the method comprising:performing SLAM in a first area associated with a first map;performing SLAM in a second area associated with a second map; andperforming position estimation in a third area outside of and between the first area and the second area, wherein in the third area, position estimation is performed with dead reckoning.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein dead reckoning is performed using odometry and a gyroscope.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:resetting a timer upon entry of the robot into the third area;tracking time spent in the third area with the timer; andreturning to at least one of the first area or the second area after a predetermined elapsed time in the third area.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:resetting a timer upon entry of the robot into the third area from the first area or the second area;remembering which one of the first area or the second area the robot was in prior to entry to the third area;tracking time spent in the third area with the timer; andreturning ...

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Номер записи: 37
06-02-2014 дата публикации

REPORTING CONNECTION FAILURE

Номер: US20140034818A1
Автор: KE YUE, Kong Xiang Ye, Li Shaohua, Zhang Binqi
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A connection detecting method includes detecting at least three points not in the same line on a passive component of a connector, and determining a connection status of said connector based upon detecting results of the at least three points on the passive component of the connector. 1. A connection detecting method , comprising:detecting presence of an active component of a connector received within a passive component of the connector in at least three points not in the same line on the passive component of the connector; anddetermining a connection status of the connector based upon detecting results of the at least three points on the passive component of the connector.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:indicating whether there is a connection failure to the connector according to the determined connection status of the connector.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting presence of an active component in at least three points not in the same line on the passive component of the connector claim 1 , comprises:in response to the active component being inserted at a certain elastic sheet of the elastic sheets provided at the at least three points on the passive component respectively, the elastic sheet pops out, and is thereby detected by the pop out sensor connected with the elastic sheet.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting presence of an active component in at least three points not in the same line on the passive component of the connector claim 1 , comprises:in response to an active component being inserted at a certain light sensor of the light sensors provided at the at least three points on the passive component respectively, the light sensor cannot sense the light emitted by the light source. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/916,629 filed on Jun. 13, 2013, which application is incorporated by reference herein, and which application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 from Chinese Patent ...

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Номер записи: 38
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for using unique landmarks to locate industrial vehicles at start-up

Номер: US20140058634A1
Автор: Andrew Evan Graham, Christopher W. Goode, Lisa Wong, Lucas B. Waltz
Принадлежит: Crown Equipment Ltd

A method and apparatus for using unique landmarks to position industrial vehicles during start-up. In one embodiment, a method of using pre-positioned objects as landmarks to operate an industrial vehicle is provided. The method comprises identifying a start-up scenario from sensor data, wherein the start-up scenario comprises a unique marker start-up or a pre-positioned object start-up. in response to the identified start-up scenario, either a unique marker or pre-positioned object is identified within a physical environment, wherein the pre-positioned object or unique marker corresponds with a sub-area of the physical environment. The industrial vehicle pose is determined in response to the identity of the pre-positioned object or unique marker and the industrial vehicle is operated based on the determined industrial vehicle pose.

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Номер записи: 39
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Proximity Sensor Package and Packing Method Thereof

Номер: US20140061444A1
Автор: Lin Ping-Yuan, WANG Kun-Chang
Принадлежит: UPI SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.

A proximity sensor package and a packaging method thereof are disclosed. The proximity sensor package includes a light emitting unit and a light sensor. The light sensor has a first surface having a light sensing area. The light emitting unit is disposed on the first surface of the light sensor outside the light sensing area. 1. A proximity sensor package , comprising:a light sensor having a first surface, and the first surface having a light sensing area; anda light emitting unit disposed on the first surface of the light sensor outside the light sensing area.2. The proximity sensor package of claim 1 , further comprising:a barrier, disposed on the first surface and between the light emitting unit and the light sensing area.3. The proximity sensor package of claim 2 , wherein the barrier is a die.4. The proximity sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting unit is disposed on an adhering area of the first surface of the light sensor.5. The proximity sensor package of claim 4 , wherein the light sensor further comprises a control circuit used for controlling the operation of the light sensor and the light emitting unit.6. The proximity sensor package of claim 4 , wherein the light sensor further comprises a control circuit claim 4 , a pin of the light emitting unit is electrically connected to the control circuit through a metal layer of the adhering area.7. The proximity sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the light sensor and the light emitting unit are dies.8. The proximity sensor package of claim 1 , wherein a lens set or a curved hole structure is disposed above the light emitting unit.9. The proximity sensor package of claim 1 , further comprises:a molding compound used for molding the light sensor and the light emitting unit to form the proximity sensor package.10. The proximity sensor package of claim 1 , wherein a light emitting surface of the light emitting unit and the light sensing area on the light sensor are located on different planes ...

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Номер записи: 40
06-03-2014 дата публикации

RADIATION SENSOR

Номер: US20140061447A1
Автор: Campbell Colin, Herard Laurent
Принадлежит:

A sensor package includes a radiation source and a radiation detector provided on a substrate. A cover member is mounted on or affixed to the substrate over the source and detector. The cover member includes an opaque housing, a first transparent portion provided over the source, a second transparent portion provided over the detector and a transparent insert within the housing and positioned at one of said transparent portions. An opaque protrusion is provided on the housing separating a region associate with the first transparent portion (and radiation source) from a region associated with the second transparent portion (and detector), the protrusion attached to a surface of the substrate. 1. A sensor package , comprising:a radiation source and radiation detector provided on a substrate; an opaque housing;', 'a first transparent portion provided over the source;', 'a second transparent portion provided over the detector; and', 'a transparent plate positioned at one of said transparent portions, the transparent plate having a perimeter portion bounded at both its upper and lower surfaces by the housing., 'a cover member mounted on or affixed to the substrate over the source and detector, said cover member comprising2. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the transparent plate comprises a window.3. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the transparent plate comprises a surface shaped to provide a focusing function.4. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the transparent plate comprises a surface shaped to provide a collimation function.5. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the transparent plate spans the transparent portion.6. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein both first and second transparent portions comprise a transparent plate within the housing.7. The sensor package of claim 1 , wherein one of said first and second transparent portions comprises a transparent plate within the housing and the other of said first and second transparent portions ...

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Номер записи: 41
06-03-2014 дата публикации

ACTIVE DEVICE FOR VIEWING A SCENE THROUGH A DIFFUSING MEDIUM, USE OF SAID DEVICE, AND VIEWING METHOD

Номер: US20140061477A1
Автор: Boucourt Gerard, Taillade Frederic
Принадлежит:

An active device () for viewing a scene, includes a light source () suitable for emitting electromagnetic radiation towards the scene to be viewed. The device () also includes a detector (), and is configured to activate the detector so as to measure at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source and returned by the scene viewed. The electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source () is infrared radiation at least partially included within a spectral band, referred to as the “viewing band”, the wavelengths of which are between 8 micrometers and 15 micrometers, and the detector () is designed to measure infrared radiation within the viewing band. Such an active viewing device () is particularly suited to viewing in foggy or rainy weather. A viewing method is also described. 110-. (canceled)11. Active device for viewing a scene , comprising a light source designed to emit electromagnetic radiation , towards the scene to be viewed , at least partially included within a spectral band , referred to as the “viewing band” , the device being configured to activate a detector so as to measure , within the viewing band , at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source and returned by the scene , wherein the wavelengths of the viewing band are between 8 micrometers and 15 micrometers , or between 2.7 micrometers and 2.9 micrometers , or between 5.8 micrometers and 6.2 micrometers.12. Device according to claim 11 , wherein it comprises a means of expanding a beam of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source.13. Device according to claim 11 , wherein it is configured to activate the detector simultaneously with the emission of an electromagnetic radiation by the light source emits.14. Device according to claim 13 , wherein it is configured to activate the light source and the detector continuously during active viewing operations.15. Method for viewing a scene which comprises:{'claim-ref': {'@ ...

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Номер записи: 42
06-03-2014 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT DETECTION OF BURIED IEDS

Номер: US20140062758A1
Автор: Mohamadi Farrokh
Принадлежит:

A surveillance system includes a multi-propeller aircraft having a main propeller and a plurality of wing unit propellers; a housing that houses the main propeller and the wing unit propellers; an optical video camera; an ultra-wideband (UWB) radar imaging system; a control system for controlling flight of the multi-propeller aircraft from a remote location; and a telemetry system for providing information from the optical camera and the ultra-wideband (UWB) radar imaging system to a remote location. 1. A system comprising:a multi-propeller aircraft having a plurality of wing unit propellers for vertical takeoff and landing;a housing that houses the main propeller and the wing unit propellers, the housing having a diameter of approximately 1.5 feet to 3 feet;an ultra-wideband (UWB) radar imaging system housed in the housing;an optical camera within the housing:a control system, housed in the housing, for controlling flight of the multi-propeller aircraft from a remote location; anda telemetry system, housed in the housing, for providing information from the ultra-wideband (UWB) radar imaging system and the optical camera to the remote location, wherein the system is configured to first interrogate a ground surface with the optical camera to locate disturbed ground surfaces and to subsequently interrogate the disturbed ground surfaces with the UWB radar imaging system to detect the presence of buried improvised explosive devices (IEDS) below the disturbed ground surfaces.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes:a microwave transmitter for heating water within on the disturbed ground surfaces; andan infrared camera for detecting a heat signature of the disturbed ground surface in response to the heating from the microwave transmitter.31. The system of clam claim 1 , wherein the multi-propeller aircraft further includes a explosive discoloration agent spray system to spray the interrogated disturbed ground surface with explosive discoloration agent to ...

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Номер записи: 43
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Compact laser radar corner cube

Номер: US20140063481A1
Автор: Daniel G. Smith
Принадлежит: Nikon Corp

Focus assemblies for laser radar are situated to receive a measurement beam that is focused at or in the focus assemblies. In some examples, focus assemblies include a corner cube and a return reflector, and the measurement beam is focused on, at, or within the corner cube or return reflector. A polarizing beam splitter and a quarter wave plate can be situated so that an input measurement beam and an output measurement beam can be separated.

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Номер записи: 44
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Distance measurement apparatus

Номер: US20140071428A1
Автор: Kenichi Yoshimura, Mitsuru Nakajima, Shuichi Suzuki, Yusuke Hayashi
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A distance measurement apparatus that measures distance to a target by irradiating the target with laser beams and detecting light reflected by the target includes a light projection unit. The distance measurement apparatus also includes a plurality of light emission units to emit a plurality of laser beams onto the target while setting optical paths of the plurality of laser beams radially along a given virtual plane; and a light receiving unit including a plurality of light receivers to receive the plurality of laser beams projected from the light projection unit and reflected by the target.

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Номер записи: 45
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Measurement Device for Measuring a Distance between the Measurement Device and a Target Object using an Optical Measurement Beam

Номер: US20140071433A1
Автор: Eisele Andreas, Schmidtke Bernd, Schnitzer Reiner
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The disclosure relates to a measurement device for optically measuring a distance to a target object, in particular a handheld measurement device. The disclosure relates to such a measurement device having a transmitting device for transmitting an optical measurement beam to a target object; a receiving device having a detection surface for detecting the optical measurement beam returning from the target object, wherein the detection surface has a plurality of pixels, and each pixel has at least one light-sensitive element; and a reference device having a detection surface for detecting a device-internal reference beam. According to the disclosure, the detection surface of the reference device has a plurality of pixels, wherein each pixel has at least one light-sensitive element. 1. A hand-held measuring instrument for ranging , comprising:a transmission apparatus configured to emit optical measurement radiation toward a target object;a reception apparatus including a first detection area configured to detect optical measurement radiation returning from the target object, the first detection area having a first plurality of pixels, each pixel of the first plurality of pixels having at least one light-sensitive element; anda reference apparatus including a second detection area configured to detect device-internal reference radiation, the second detection area having a second plurality of pixels, each pixel of the second plurality of pixels having at least one light-sensitive element.2. The measuring instrument as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one pixel of the second plurality of pixels of the second detection area of the reference apparatus is assigned to one pixel of the first plurality of pixels of the first detection area of the reception apparatus.3. The measuring instrument as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a pixel of the first plurality of pixels of the first detection area of the reception apparatus has the same number of light-sensitive elements as a pixel of ...

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Номер записи: 46
20-03-2014 дата публикации

POSITIONING SYSTEM USING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS

Номер: US20140081531A1
Автор: Smith David William, Yates Richard Kent
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A positioning system and method for determining a position of a machine are disclosed. The system may have an optical sensing device configured to generate determined shape data associated with a portion of the worksite at the position of the machine. The system may have a first signal device configured to transmit a radio frequency signal and receive a response signal. The system may have a second signal configured to receive the transmitted radio frequency signal and transmit the response signal. The system may have a controller in communication with the optical sensing device and at least one of the first and second signal devices. The controller may be configured to determine an approximate position based on the radio frequency signal and the response signal, identify a reference shape data corresponding to the determined shape data, and determine the position based on the approximate position and the reference shape data. 1. A system for determining a position of a machine in a worksite , comprising:an optical sensing device configured to generate determined shape data associated with a portion of the worksite at the position of the machine;a first signal device configured to transmit a radio frequency signal and receive a response signal;a second signal device configured to receive the transmitted radio frequency signal and transmit the response signal in response to receiving the radio frequency signal; and determine an approximate position of the machine based on the radio frequency signal and the response signal,', 'identify at least one reference shape data corresponding to the determined shape data, and', 'determine the position of the machine based on the approximate position and a position in the worksite associated with the at least one reference shape data., 'a controller in communication with the optical sensing device and at least one of the first and second signal devices, the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical ...

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Номер записи: 47
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Proximity sensor and proximity sensing method using event-based vision sensor

Номер: US20140085621A1
Автор: Hyun Surk Ryu, Jae Yeon WON, Jun Haeng Lee, Keun Joo Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A proximity sensor and a proximity sensing method using an event-based vision sensor are provided. The proximity sensor may include a point identification (ID) unit which identifies a point at which an output light output from a focused light source is reflected from an object in an image taken by the proximity sensor; and a distance determination unit which determines a distance between the object and the proximity sensor based on a position of the point.

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Номер записи: 48
03-04-2014 дата публикации

PROXIMITY SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND FIRMWARE

Номер: US20140091206A1
Автор: BAXTER DAVID PATRICK
Принадлежит:

A proximity detector may include an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and an illumination source. Illumination from the illumination source may be reflected by a target to the array of single photon avalanche diodes. The SPADs may be operable to detect events. A number of events detected may be dependent on a level of illumination incident on the SPADs. The proximity detector may then determine a quality metric and calculate an output when the quality metric is at a predetermined level. A related method may include regulating the quality of the data on which such a proximity detector apparatus calculates its output. 122-. (canceled)23. A proximity detection apparatus comprising:an illumination source;an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) configured so that illumination from said illumination source is reflected by a target to said array of SPADs; and determine a number of events based upon said array of SPADs,', 'determine a quality metric based upon the number of events, and', 'determine an output when the quality metric is at a threshold level., 'circuitry coupled to said array of SPADs and configured to'}24. The proximity detection apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the quality metric is based upon a total number of the events detected by said array of SPADs.25. The proximity detection apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the quality metric is based upon a number of events detected under ambient illumination conditions.26. The proximity detection apparatus of claim 23 , wherein said circuitry is configured to repeat cycles of a detection phase and a calculation phase; and wherein the quality metric is determined for each detection phase such that a duration of each detection phase is based upon a value of its corresponding quality metric.27. The proximity detection apparatus of claim 26 , wherein said circuitry is configured to be in a low power mode where the detection phases are at intervals in a threshold range.28. The proximity detection ...

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Номер записи: 49
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Imaging optical system and 3d image acquisition apparatus including the imaging optical system

Номер: US20140098192A1
Автор: Jang-woo YOU, Yong-hwa Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An imaging optical system includes an objective lens configured to focus light having a first wavelength band and light having a second wavelength band, an optical shutter module configured to reflect the light having the first wavelength band, which is focused by the objective lens, without modulating the light having the first wavelength band and to modulate the light having the second wavelength band, which is focused by the objective lens, and reflect the modulated light having the second wavelength band, and an image sensor configured to respectively sense the light having the first wavelength band and the modulated light having the second wavelength band, which are reflected by the optical shutter module, and to output a first image signal with respect to the light having the first wavelength band and a second image signal with respect to the modulated light having the second wavelength band.

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Номер записи: 50
06-01-2022 дата публикации

DISINFECTION OF AIR AND SURFACES WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

Номер: US20220001062A1
Автор: LE MYPHUONG T., LE Tri Q., VILLEGAS LEAH R.
Принадлежит: Microtek, Inc.

Example systems and methods of UV disinfection of surfaces and/or air are presented which can utilize multiple peak wavelengths of UV light and utilize feedback control with UV light sensors. Some example systems and methods can facilitate sanitation of spaces which can be occupied by people and/or animals such as an interior room or space of a building or mode of transportation, or even an outdoor gathering space. Additionally, or alternatively, some example systems can include a compartment which is configured to block light exposure to people and/or animals during sanitation and into which objects can be placed for sanitation. 1. An ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and/or sterilization system comprising:a UV light detector; and illuminate, with peak wavelengths of about 222 nm and about 254 nm, and', 'verify illumination at the peak wavelengths of about 222 nm and about 245 nm based at least in part on UV light detected by the UV light detector., 'a UV light source configured to communicate with the UV light detector, the UV light source being configured to2. The UV disinfection and/or sterilization system of claim 1 , wherein the UV light source is further configured to cease illumination in response to detection claim 1 , by the UV light detector claim 1 , of a cumulative exposure to UV light over a predetermine threshold.3. The UV disinfection and/or sterilization system of further comprising: wherein the UV light detector is configured to measure a first intensity of light at a wavelength of about 222 nm and a second intensity of light at a wavelength of about 254 nm,', 'wherein the UV light source is further configured to cease illumination at a calculated time based at least in part on the first intensity of light and the second intensity of light, and', 'wherein the UV light source is further configured to cease illumination in response to each of the respective cumulative exposure to UV light reaching a predetermined threshold., 'a plurality of UV light ...

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Номер записи: 51
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Elevator system having a laser distance measuring device

Номер: US20220002113A1
Автор: Domenico DE PIANO, Faruk Osmanbasic, Michael THALMANN, Titus Bucher
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

An elevator system includes an elevator car and a laser distance measuring device. The elevator car is moved along a travel path that is delimited at the top by an upper boundary and at the bottom by a lower boundary. The laser distance measuring device emits a laser beam and determines a distance to a position at which the laser beam impinges on an object. The laser distance measuring device is mounted on the elevator car such that the laser beam can be directed upward to the upper boundary in a first configuration and can be directed downward to the lower boundary in a second configuration. A current position of the elevator car can thereby be determined in a redundant manner. Furthermore, in a third configuration, lateral distances to boundary markers can be measured to read out information that is codified by the boundary markers.

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Номер записи: 52
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Device for Monitoring a Storage Height

Номер: US20210001160A1
Автор: Frank FRIEDE, Joachim Böke, Stephan BLUDAU
Принадлежит: Minimax Viking Research and Development GmbH

The present invention comprises a device (1100) for monitoring a storage height (2100) of a warehouse (2000), in particular a shelf warehouse, preferably a high-bay warehouse, comprising at least: a sensor (1110) that is in particular designed to be arranged in an upper region of the warehouse (2000), wherein the sensor (1110) is configured so as: to perform a distance measurement (Di, DN) of a distance (Di, DN) that is substantially horizontal with respect to the warehouse (2000) and that monitors a predefined maximum storage height (2120), and a measurement and/or control unit (1120) that is configured so as to output a message (F, W) in the event of an exceedance (Ü) of the predefined maximum storage height (2120) being detected by the sensor (1110).

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Номер записи: 53
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Distance measuring method, distance measuring device, and recording medium

Номер: US20220003864A1
Автор: Akihiro Odagawa, Manabu USUDA, Shigetaka Kasuga, Shinzo Koyama, Yugo Nose
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

A distance measuring method according to the present disclosure includes: measuring, in an environment where background light is applied to an object, the illuminance of the background light; setting a distance measuring range based on the illuminance of the background light; setting, based on the distance measuring range set, an image capturing condition for an image capturer including a plurality of pixels each including an avalanche photo diode (APD) and an emission condition in which light is emitted from a light source; and measuring a distance to the object by controlling the image capturer and the light source based on the image capturing condition and the emission condition that are set.

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Номер записи: 54
06-01-2022 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220003872A1
Автор: Takahashi Hiroshi, UCHIMURA Jun
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

Provided are an information processing system, an information processing method, and a storage medium that can accurately acquire a loading rate of loads on a load-carrying platform of a vehicle. The information processing system includes: a ranging unit that acquires a distribution of distances to a load loaded on a load-carrying platform of a vehicle or to a floor surface of the load-carrying platform; and a loading rate acquisition unit that acquires a loading rate of the load on the load-carrying platform based on the distribution of the distances. 1. An information processing system comprising:a ranging unit that acquires a distribution of distances to a load loaded on a load-carrying platform of a vehicle or to a floor surface of the load-carrying platform; anda loading rate acquisition unit that acquires a loading rate of the load on the load-carrying platform based on the distribution of the distances.2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the ranging unit acquires a two-dimensional distribution of the distances.3. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the ranging unit emits light to the load or the floor surface and acquires the distribution of the distances based on reflected light from the load or the floor surface.4. The information processing system according to claim 3 , wherein the ranging unit performs a scan with the light emitted to the load or the floor surface.5. The information processing system according to claim 4 , wherein the ranging unit performs a scan with parallel light rays as the light.6. The information processing system according to claim 1 ,wherein the load-carrying platform is a box-shaped cargo space, andwherein the ranging unit is installed on a ceiling of the cargo space.7. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the loading rate acquisition unit calculates a volume or a floor surface area of a vacant space above the load-carrying platform based on ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Arrangement and method for the model-based calibration of a robot in a working space

Номер: US20150002855A1
Автор: Peter Kovacs
Принадлежит: ISIOS GmbH

An arrangement and a method for the model-based calibration of a mechanism ( 1 ) in a workspace with at least three calibration objects that are either designed to be directed radiation patterns ( 2 ) together with an associated radiation-pattern generator ( 3 ) or radiation-pattern position sensors ( 4 ), wherein position sensors ( 4 ) provide measured values with position information that are passed along to a computing device, which determines the parameters of a mathematical mechanism model with the aid of these measured values, when a radiation pattern is encountered, characterized in that at least two calibration objects ( 2, 3 ) are rigidly connected to one another.

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Номер записи: 56
06-01-2022 дата публикации

FLOODLIGHT CONTROL APPARATUS AND FLOODLIGHT CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220007482A1
Автор: FUJITA TAKAFUMI, Jo Kensei, Ogura Yohei, OI Kenichiro
Принадлежит:

By making power consumption required for light projection efficient regarding an optical distance measurement system, low power consumption is devised. A floodlight control apparatus according to the present technology includes: a light receiving part which is provided with a plurality of light receiving elements which receives reflected light of light projected by a light projecting part; an object detecting part which performs object detection targeted within a distance measurable range which is a range where the light receiving part is operable to receive the reflected light; and a control part which performs control of differentiating a light projection amount provided by the light projecting part in accordance with detection presence/absence of an object performed by the object detecting part and in a case where the object detecting part detects the object, differentiating a projection mode of the light projecting part between a detection region and a non-detection region of the object. 1. A floodlight control apparatus comprising:a light receiving part which is provided with a plurality of light receiving elements which receives reflected light of light being projected by a light projecting part;an object detecting part which performs object detection being targeted within a distance measurable range which is a range where the light receiving part is operable to receive the reflected light; anda control part which performs control of differentiating a light projection amount being provided by the light projecting part in accordance with detection presence/absence of an object being performed by the object detecting part and in a case where the object detecting part detects the object, differentiating a projection mode of the light projecting part between a detection region and a non-detection region of the object.2. The floodlight control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control part performs control in which in an object detection state, a light ...

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Номер записи: 57
05-01-2017 дата публикации

LASER SENSOR MODULE ARRAY FOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION, SPEED MONITORING AND TRAFFIC SAFETY APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20170003381A1
Автор: Chung Jiyoon, Dunne Jeremy
Принадлежит:

A laser sensor module array for vehicle identification, speed monitoring and traffic safety applications. Each of the laser sensor modules comprise a laser signal transmitting and receiving port with the array comprising a basic row of N laser sensor modules, wherein N is greater than 1 and wherein each of the N laser sensor modules in the basic row is displaced at an acute angle with respect to adjacent ones of the laser sensor modules. An additional row of N laser sensor modules may adjoin the basic row of N laser sensor modules in a parallel or acute angular relationship to corresponding ones in the basic row. 1. An array of laser sensor modules , each of said laser sensor modules comprising a laser signal transmitting and receiving port , said array comprising:a basic row of N laser sensor modules, wherein N is greater than 1 and wherein each of said N laser sensor modules in said basic row is displaced at an acute angle with respect to adjacent ones of said laser sensor modules in said basic row.2. The array of laser sensor modules of further comprising:an additional row of N laser sensor modules adjoining said basic row of N laser sensor modules and wherein each of said N laser sensor modules in said additional row is displaced at an acute angle with respect to adjacent ones of said laser sensor modules in said additional row.3. The array of laser sensor modules of wherein said N laser sensor modules in said basic row are configured in a substantially parallel relationship to corresponding ones of said N laser sensor modules in said additional row.4. The array of laser sensor modules of wherein said N laser sensor modules in said additional row are configured in an acute angle with respect to corresponding ones of said N laser sensor modules in said basic row.5. The array of laser sensor modules of wherein said N laser sensor modules in said additional row are configured in a substantially parallel and interstitial relationship with respect to said N laser ...

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Номер записи: 58
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Methods and Apparatus for LIDAR with DMD

Номер: US20170003392A1
Автор: Bartlett Terry Alan, Oden Patrick Ian, Shaw Stephen Aldridge
Принадлежит:

In described examples, a system for outputting a patterned light beam includes a digital micro-mirror device having an array of micro-mirrors. Diffraction patterns displayed using the digital micro-mirror device create at least one patterned light beam in a field of view. An illumination source illuminates the array of micro-mirrors in the digital micro-mirror device. The system includes a processor coupled to provide display diffraction patterns for display using the digital micro-mirror device and to control the illumination source, and at least one detector to detect light from the patterned light beam that reflects from objects in the field of view. 1. A system for outputting a patterned light beam , the system comprising:a digital micro-mirror device having an array of micro-mirrors to display diffraction patterns that create at least one patterned light beam in a field of view;an illumination source to illuminate the array of micro-mirrors in the digital micro-mirror device;a processor coupled to provide display diffraction patterns for display using the digital micro-mirror device and to control the illumination source; andat least one detector to detect light from the patterned light beam that is reflected by objects in the field of view.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the illumination source is positioned to illuminate micro-mirrors in the digital micro-mirror device that are in an ON state to cause an ON state light beam pattern in the field of view and to cause a conjugate ON state light beam pattern in the field of view.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the illumination source is positioned to illuminate micro-mirrors in the digital micro-mirror device that are in an OFF state to cause an OFF state light beam pattern in the field of view and to cause a conjugate OFF state light beam pattern in the field of view.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one detector includes a plurality of photodetectors to detect reflections from objects ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-01-2016 дата публикации

CONFOCAL SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY MEASUREMENT WITH FIXED FOCAL POSITIONS

Номер: US20160003610A1
Автор: Lampert Erez, Levin Adi, Verker Tal
Принадлежит:

An apparatus is described for measuring surface topography of a three-dimensional structure. In many embodiments, the apparatus is configured to focus each of a plurality of light beams to a respective fixed focal position relative to the apparatus. The apparatus measures a characteristic of each of a plurality of returned light beams that are generated by illuminating the three-dimensional structure with the light beams. The characteristic is measured for a plurality of different positions and/or orientations between the apparatus and the three-dimensional structure. Surface topography of the three-dimensional structure is determined based at least in part on the measured characteristic of the returned light beams for the plurality of different positions and/or orientations between the apparatus and the three-dimensional structure. 1. An apparatus for measuring surface topography of a three-dimensional structure , the apparatus being configured to: (a) focus each of a plurality of light beams to a respective fixed focal position relative to the apparatus; (b) measure a characteristic of each of a plurality of returned light beams that are generated by illuminating the three-dimensional structure with the light beams , the characteristic being measured for a plurality of different positions and/or orientations between the apparatus and the three-dimensional structure; and (c) determine surface topography of the three-dimensional structure based at least in part on the measured characteristic of the returned light beams for the plurality of different positions and/or orientations between the apparatus and the three-dimensional structure.2. An apparatus for measuring surface topography of a three-dimensional structure , the apparatus comprising:an optical probe configured to be moved relative to the three-dimensional structure;an illumination unit configured to generate a plurality of incident light beams, each of the incident light beams comprising a first wavelength ...

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Номер записи: 60
13-01-2022 дата публикации

ULTRAVIOLET PATHOGEN DISINFECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220008588A1
Автор: Chaudhary Neeraj R., Sood Anurag
Принадлежит: Sood, Seth, Khatri & Chaudhary LLC

A mobile communication device includes a pathogen disinfection apparatus including an ultraviolet (UV) light source configured to emit UV light having a mean peak wavelength between 200-280 nanometers toward a target location to at least partially inactivate pathogens exposed to the emitted UV light in the path of the emitted light and a surface of the target location. Further, the mobile communication device includes an application including processor executable instructions configured to generate signals to control the pathogen disinfection apparatus, including to operate the UV light source. 1. A mobile communication device with an integrated pathogen disinfection apparatus , comprising:an exterior housing of the mobile communication device;a touchscreen display disposed on a front portion of the exterior housing;an ultraviolet (UV) light source disposed on a rear portion of the exterior housing, the UV light source configured to emit UV light having a mean peak wavelength between 200-280 nanometers toward a target location to at least partially inactivate pathogens exposed to the emitted UV light in the path of the emitted light and a surface of the target location;at least one visible light source disposed on the rear portion of the exterior housing;an application including processor executable instructions configured to generate signals to control the pathogen disinfection apparatus to: (a) activate both the at least one visible light source and the UV light source so that when the UV light source is active and emitting the UV light toward the target location, the visible light source is also active and emitting a first visible light to illuminate the target location, the first visible light having a first color or intensity indicating that the UV light source is active; and (b) selectively activate the at least one visible light source to emit a second visible light to illuminate the target location only when the at least one UV light source is inactive, the ...

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Номер записи: 61
07-01-2016 дата публикации

TIME OF FLIGHT SENSOR BINNING

Номер: US20160003937A1
Автор: Ko Dong-Ik, Metz Werner Adam
Принадлежит:

A time-of-flight sensor device generates and analyzes a high-resolution depth map frame from a high-resolution image to determine a mode of operation for the time-of-flight sensor and an illuminator and to control the time-of-flight sensor and illuminator according to the mode of operation. A binned depth map frame can be created from a binned image from the time-of-flight sensor and combined with the high-resolution depth map frame to create a compensated depth map frame. 1. A method for use with a time-of-flight sensor , the method comprising:generating by at least one processing device at least one high-resolution depth map frame from at least one high-resolution image received from the time-of-flight sensor;analyzing by the at least one processing device at least one of the at least one high-resolution depth map frame and the at least one high-resolution image;determining by the at least one processing device a mode of operation having an illuminator power output level and a binning factor for at least one binned lower-resolution image;generating at the at least one processing device at least one binned lower-resolution depth map frame from the at least one binned lower-resolution image received from the time-of-flight sensor;combining information from the at least one high-resolution depth map frame with information from the at least one binned lower-resolution depth map frame to generate at least one compensated depth map frame; andcontrolling by the at least one processing device the time-of-flight sensor and at least one illuminator according to the mode of operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of analyzing by the at least one processing device the at least one of the at least one high-resolution depth map frame and the at least one high-resolution image further comprises determining an ambient light interference level claim 1 , wherein determining by the at least one processing device a mode of operation comprising an illuminator power ...

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Номер записи: 62
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Distance Measuring Device

Номер: US20160003944A1
Автор: Schmidtke Bernd, Skultety-Betz Uwe
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The disclosure proceeds from a distance measuring device comprising at least one distance measuring unit, which is in particular suitable for a contactless distance measurement, which has at least one transmission device for emitting reference and measurement radiation and at least one sensor device for detecting reference and measurement radiation. It is proposed that, in the distance measuring device according to the disclosure, the reference radiation is embodied as at least one partial beam of divergent radiation emitted by the transmission device. 1. A distance measuring device comprising: at least one transmission device configured to emit a reference radiation and a measurement radiation, the reference radiation being embodied as at least one partial beam of divergent radiation; and', 'at least one sensor device configured to detect the reference radiation and the measurement radiation., 'at least one distance measuring unit configured for contactless distance measurement, the at least one distance measuring unit comprising2. The distance measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least one beam of divergent radiation that embodies the reference radiation has a divergence angle-dependent beam profile that is described by an intensity distribution function that drops off to edge regions; andthe reference radiation is embodied as a partial beam of the divergent radiation that is emitted in at least one of the edge regions.3. The distance measuring device according to claim 2 , wherein the reference radiation has an integrated intensity that constitutes less than 3% of a combined integrated intensity of the reference radiation and the measurement radiation.4. The distance measuring device according to claim 1 , the at least one sensor device comprising:at least one first detection region configured to detect the reference radiation and having at least one single photon avalanche diode (SPAD), the reference radiation being incident on the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-01-2018 дата публикации

REFRACTIVE BEAM STEERING DEVICE USEFUL FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE LIDAR

Номер: US20180003804A1
Автор: LOW YEW KWANG, YEO CHEE KENG, YEO KOK WEE
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An illustrative example device for steering a beam of radiation includes at least one compressible optic component including at least one lens in a compressible optic material adjacent the lens. An actuator controls an orientation of the lens by selectively applying pressure on the compressible optic material. 1. A device for steering a beam of radiation , the device comprising:at least one compressible optic component including at least one lens and a compressible optic material adjacent the at least one lens; andan actuator that controls an orientation of the at least one lens by selectively applying pressure on the compressible optic material.2. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe at least one compressible optic component comprises a plurality of compressible optic components respectively including at least one lens and compressible optic material; andthe actuator selectively controls an orientation of the lenses, respectively.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the actuator controls the orientation of the lenses such that all of the lenses have the same orientation.4. The device of claim 2 , whereinthe actuator comprises a plurality of moveable components;each of the plurality of compressible optic components is associated with at least one of the moveable components; anda position or orientation of the movable components, respectively, controls pressure applied to the compressible optic material.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the actuator comprises a micro-electro-mechanical (MEMs) actuator.6. The device of claim 4 , whereinthe moveable components respectively comprise moveable electrodes;the actuator comprises at least one stationary electrode; andthe moveable electrodes are moveable relative to the stationary electrode in at least a first direction and a second direction that is transverse to the first direction.7. The device of claim 1 , comprising a source of radiation situated to emit radiation through the at least one compressible optic component.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 64
04-01-2018 дата публикации

THREE-DIMENSIONAL POSITION MEASURING SYSTEM, THREE-DIMENSIONAL POSITION MEASURING METHOD, AND MEASURING MODULE

Номер: US20180003820A1
Автор: NISHITA Nobuyuki
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Provided is a three-dimensional position measuring system, a three-dimensional position measuring method, and a measuring module with which measurement can be performed without a special operation constraint even in state where a measuring module is inclined. The three-dimensional position measuring system includes a measuring module that includes a target, an omnidirectional camera, and a triaxial accelerometer, and is grasped a positional relationship among the target, the omnidirectional camera, and a measurement point, and a surveying instrument including a light output section that outputs light toward the target and a measurement section that performs distance measuring and angle measuring to the target. Since the measuring module including the target is equipped with the omnidirectional camera and the triaxial accelerometer, a posture direction of the measuring module can be identified. 1. A three-dimensional position measuring system comprising:a measuring module that includes a target, an omnidirectional camera, and a triaxial accelerometer, and is grasped a positional relationship among the target, the omnidirectional camera, and a measurement point; anda surveying instrument including a light output section that outputs light toward the target and a measurement section that performs distance measuring and angle measuring to measure a distance and an angle to the target.2. The three-dimensional position measuring system according to claim 1 , wherein the target and the omnidirectional camera are arranged on a straight line claim 1 , and the measurement point is disposed in a known direction from the straight line by a distance meter or a pointing rod with a known length.3. A three-dimensional position measuring method claim 1 , wherein{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00002', 'claim 2'}, 'in the three-dimensional position measuring system according to ,'}(a) a distance and an angle to the target are measured by the measurement section and a surveying ...

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Номер записи: 65
04-01-2018 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTOR, SENSING DEVICE, AND MOBILE APPARATUS

Номер: US20180003821A1
Автор: IMAI Shigeaki
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An object detector includes a light-emitting system and a light-receiving system. The light-emitting system includes a light source including a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed in one-axis direction. The light-emitting system emits light. The light-receiving system receives the light emitted from the light-emitting system and reflected by an object. The plurality of light-emitting elements emits a plurality of light beams to a plurality of areas differing in the one-axis direction. The amount of light to illuminate some of the plurality of areas is different from the amount of light to illuminate other area other than the some of the plurality of areas. 1. An object detector comprising:a light-emitting system including a light source that includes a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed in one-axis direction, the light-emitting system to emit light; anda light-receiving system to receive the light emitted from the light-emitting system and reflected by an object;wherein the plurality of light-emitting elements emit a plurality of light beams to a plurality of areas differing in the one-axis direction, andwherein an amount of light to illuminate some of the plurality of areas is different from an amount of light to illuminate other area other than the some of the plurality of areas.2. The object detector according to claim 1 ,wherein the one-axis direction is a vertical direction relative to the object.3. The object detector according to claim 1 ,wherein the light-emitting system further includes an optical system to guide the plurality of light beams emitted from the plurality of light-emitting elements to the plurality of areas, andwherein the optical system is configured such that some of light rays emitted from at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements are lost while passing through the optical system.4. The object detector according to claim 3 ,wherein the optical system includes a coupling lens disposed in an optical path of ...

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Номер записи: 66
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION ACQUIRING METHOD APPLIED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20180003822A1
Автор: Fan Zongtao, Li Bo, Zhang Tianlei
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Disclosed are embodiments of environmental sensing devices and information acquiring methods applied to environmental sensing devices. In some embodiments, an environmental sensing device includes a camera sensor, a laser radar sensor that are integrated, and a control unit. The control unit is connected simultaneously to the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor. The control unit is used for simultaneously entering a trigger signal to the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor. The design of integrating the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor avoids the problems such as poor contact and noise generation that easily occur in a high-vibration and high-interference vehicle environment, and can precisely trigger the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor simultaneously, so as to obtain high-quality fused data, thereby improving the accuracy of environmental sensing. As a result, the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor have a consistent overlapping field of view. 1. An environmental sensing device , comprising:an integrated camera sensor;a laser radar sensor; and 'wherein the control unit is configured to simultaneously enter a trigger signal to the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor so as to simultaneously trigger the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor to collect an image and laser point cloud data.', 'a control unit connected simultaneously to the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor,'}2. The environmental sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor are rigidly connected.3. The environmental sensing device according to claim 2 , wherein trigger signal input terminals of the camera sensor and the laser radar sensor are connected to a single trigger signal input line so as to receive the trigger signal sent from the control unit through the trigger signal input line.4. The environmental sensing device according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit comprises:a clock subunit for generating ...

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Номер записи: 67
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY TYPE DISTANCE SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20180003823A1
Автор: YAN Jason
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The present invention discloses a rotary type distance sensing device is disclosed, wherein the rotary type distance sensing device comprises a driver to drive the linking structure to move and to enable the rotating mount to rotate; a control module fixed to rotating mount transmitting a measurement signal through a signal transmitter and receiving the reflected measurement signal through a signal receiver to obtain an environmental status data ; the control module analyzing the reflected measurement signal and transmitting the reflected measurement signal though a wireless transmitter, or the control module directly transmitting the reflected measurement signal along with data regarding the transmitted measurement signal through the wireless transmitter, thereby preventing a signal wire from being wound too tightly and tangled, and also preventing a slip ring structure from being worn out after long term use, and thus assuring the signal transmission quality. 1. A rotary type distance sensing device , comprising:a fixing base comprising a via and a positioning ring disposed coaxially, wherein the positioning ring is disposed around an outer rim of the via;a rotating mount pivotally connected to the fixing base;a linking structure driven by a driver to move and to enable the rotating mount to rotate;a control module disposed on the rotating mount, wherein the control module comprises at least one signal transmitter for transmitting a measurement signal and at least one signal receiver for receiving the reflected measurement signal to obtain an environmental status data and to calculate a distance.2. The rotary type distance sensing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control module is disposed with a wireless transmitter at the bottom thereof; the wireless transmitter goes through the via of the fixing base to transmit the reflected measurement signal received by the signal transmitter to a wireless receiver disposed in the via.3. The rotary type distance ...

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Номер записи: 68
02-01-2020 дата публикации

OPTICAL RECEIVING MODULE

Номер: US20200003871A1
Автор: JO Sung Eun, Kim Kyung Rin, KIM Won Gyum, Kim Young Shin
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An optical receiving module may include: a light transmitting body configured to transmit light; a light incidence part through which light is incident into the light transmitting body; and a plurality of reflectors configured to reflect the light incident from the light incidence part a plurality of times, such that the light is incident toward a light receiver unit. 1. An optical receiving module comprising:a light transmitting body configured to transmit light;a light incidence part through which light is incident into the light transmitting body; anda plurality of reflectors configured to reflect the light incident from the light incidence part a plurality of times, such that the light is incident toward a light receiver unit.2. The optical receiving module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reflectors comprises:a first reflector configured to reflect the light incident from the light incidence part; anda second reflector configured to reflect the light reflected by the first reflector to direct the light toward the light receiver unit.3. The optical receiving module of claim 2 , wherein the light incidence part comprises an anti-reflective layer disposed on the light incidence part to prevent light reflection.4. The optical receiving module of claim 2 , wherein the first reflector has a curved surface.5. The optical receiving module of claim 4 , wherein the second reflector has a plane surface.6. The optical receiving module of claim 5 , wherein the light incidence part is formed in a plane shape claim 5 , andthe second reflector is inclined to face the first reflector and the light incidence part, and reflects light in an opposite direction of an incidence direction of the light incidence part.7. The optical receiving module of claim 5 , wherein the light incidence part is formed in a plane shape claim 5 , andthe second reflector is inclined to face the first reflector and the light receiver unit, and reflects light in a same direction as an incidence ...

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Номер записи: 69
02-01-2020 дата публикации

LIDAR SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20200003872A1
Автор: JO Sung Eun, Kim Kyung Rin, KIM Won Gyum, Kim Young Shin
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A LiDAR sensing device may include: a sensing light source unit configured to radiate sensing light; a light transmitting reflector configured to reflect the sensing light radiated from the sensing light source unit; a scanner unit configured to reflect the sensing light reflected from the light transmitting reflector into a target, and to reflect incident light reflected from the target; a light receiving lens configured to pass the incident light reflected from the scanner unit, and integrated with the light transmitting reflector; a light receiving reflector configured to reflect the incident light passing through the light receiving lens; and an optical detecting unit into which the incident light reflected from the light receiving reflector is incident. 1. A Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensing device , comprising:a sensing light source configured to radiate sensing light;a light transmitting reflector configured to reflect the sensing light radiated from the sensing light source;a scanner configured to reflect the sensing light reflected from the light transmitting reflector into a target, and to reflect incident light reflected from the target;a light receiving lens configured to pass the incident light reflected from the scanner, and the light receiving lens is integrated with the light transmitting reflector;a light receiving reflector configured to reflect the incident light passing through the light receiving lens; andan optical detector into which the incident light reflected from the light receiving reflector is incident.2. The LiDAR sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing light source is disposed to deviate from an optical path of the light receiving lens and the light receiving reflector.3. The LiDAR sensing device of claim 2 , wherein the sensing light source comprises:a barrel disposed to deviate from the optical path of the light receiving lens;a light source provided in the barrel; anda light transmitting lens provided on an output ...

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Номер записи: 70
02-01-2020 дата публикации

OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE, PHOTORECEIVER DEVICE, AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200003873A1
Автор: HASHIYA AKIRA, HIRASAWA TAKU, INADA YASUHISA, NAGAO Nobuaki, YAMAOKA YOSHIKAZU
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An optical scanning device includes: first and second mirrors; an optical waveguide layer disposed between the first and second mirrors; a pair of electrodes sandwiching the optical waveguide layer; and a driving circuit that applies a voltage to the pair of electrodes. The first mirror has a higher light transmittance than the second mirror and emits part of light propagating through the optical waveguide layer to the outside. The optical waveguide layer contains a liquid crystal material or an electrooptical material. The alignment direction of the liquid crystal material or the direction of a polarization axis of the electrooptical material is parallel or perpendicular to the direction in which the optical waveguide layer extends. The driving circuit applies the voltage to the pair of electrodes to change the refractive index of the liquid crystal material or the electrooptical material to thereby change the light emission direction. 1. An optical scanning device comprising:a first mirror including a multilayer reflective film;a second mirror including a multilayer reflective film facing the multilayer reflective film of the first mirror;an optical waveguide layer that is disposed between the first mirror and the second mirror and that propagates inputted light as propagating light;a pair of electrodes sandwiching the optical waveguide layer; anda driving circuit that applies a voltage to the pair of electrodes,wherein the first mirror, the second mirror, and the optical waveguide layer have respective structures extending in a same direction,wherein the first mirror has a higher light transmittance than the second mirror and allows part of the propagating light propagating through the optical waveguide layer to pass through and be emitted to outside of the optical waveguide layer as emission light,wherein the optical waveguide layer contains a liquid crystal material or an electrooptical material,wherein, when the voltage is not applied to the pair of electrodes ...

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Номер записи: 71
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CALIBRATION OF LASER AND VISION SENSORS

Номер: US20200003878A1
Автор: Ma Lu, Wu Kanzhi
Принадлежит: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.

Automatic calibration between laser and vision sensors carried by a mobile platform, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A representative method includes evaluating depth-based feature points obtained from the laser sensor with edge information obtained from the vision sensor and generating calibration rules based thereon. 1106-. (canceled)107. A computer-implemented method for generating a point cloud , the method comprising:obtaining observation data generated by at least one vision sensor, wherein the observation data corresponds to a time period;evaluating states associated with a laser unit at different points in time within the time period based at least on the observation data;determining one or more transformation rules for transforming between one or more reference systems and a target reference system associated with the laser unit, wherein the one or more reference systems are associated with the laser unit at the different points in time within the time period and the target reference system is associated with the laser unit at a target point in time within the time period;transforming data obtained by the laser unit based at least on the one or more transformation rules to the target reference system, the data obtained by the laser unit corresponding to the different points in time within the time period; andgenerating the point cloud using at least a portion of the transformed data.108. The method of claim 107 , wherein determining the one or more transformation rules further comprises:computing transformation matrices for the laser unit at the different points in time with respect to the target point in time, wherein each transformation matrix is computed using a corresponding state associated with the laser unit at a corresponding point in time.109. The method of claim 108 , wherein transforming data obtained by the laser unit based at least on the one or more transformation rules to the target reference system further comprises: ...

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Номер записи: 72
02-01-2020 дата публикации

LIDAR SYSTEM UTILIZING SENSOR IN SAME OPTICAL PATH AS EMITTING LASER

Номер: US20200003879A1
Автор: AMOR Guy, Philipp Tzvi, ROTH Elan
Принадлежит: STMicroelectronics Ltd

A laser ranging system includes a light source emitting a beam of collimated light. A beam splitter polarizes the beam with a first type of linear polarization. A wave plate receives the beam from the beam splitter and polarizes the beam with a circular polarization. A movable mirror scans the beam across a target, receives a return beam from the target, and reflects the return beam toward the wave plate. The wave plate polarizes the return beam with a second type of linear polarization. The beam splitter receives the return beam from the wave plate. A detector detects arrival of the return beam from the beam splitter. A circuit receives determines a distance to the target as a function of a time interval between emission of the beam and arrival of the return beam. 1. A laser ranging system , comprising:transmission hardware configured to emit a beam of collimated light along a transmission path toward a target;reception hardware configured to receive a return beam from the target along a same transmission path as the transmission path, such that only a cone of light about the transmission path of the transmission hardware is received by the reception hardware;detection hardware configured to receive the return beam from the reception hardware, and to generate a detection signal in response to receipt of the return beam;a time of flight ranging circuit configured to receive the detection signal and to determine a distance to the target as a function of a time interval between emission of the beam of collimated light by the transmission hardware and receipt of the return beam by the detection hardware.2. The laser ranging system of claim 1 , wherein the transmission hardware comprises:a collimated light source configured to emit the beam of collimated light;beam conditioning hardware configured to receive the beam of collimated light from the collimated light source, condition the beam of collimated light, and output the beam of collimated light; anda movable mirror ...

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Номер записи: 73
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Multi-Resolution Maps for Localization

Номер: US20200003897A1
Автор: Rebsamen Brice, Shroff Nitesh, Stumm Elena Stephanie
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Techniques are discussed for using multi-resolution maps, for example, for localizing a vehicle. Map data of an environment can be represented by discrete map tiles. In some cases, a set of map tiles can be precomputed as contributing to localizing the vehicle in the environment, and accordingly, the set of map tiles can be loaded into memory when the vehicle is at a particular location in the environment. Further, a level of detail represented by the map tiles can be based at least in part on a distance between a location associated with the vehicle and a location associated with a respective region in the environment. The level of detail can also be based on a speed of the vehicle in the environment. The vehicle can determine its location in the environment based on the map tiles and/or the vehicle can generate a trajectory based on the map tiles. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and capturing LIDAR data using a LIDAR sensor of an autonomous vehicle;', 'determining, based at least in part on the LIDAR data, a first location associated with the autonomous vehicle in an environment;', 'determining a distance between the first location and a second location associated with a region in the environment;', 'determining that the distance meets or exceeds a threshold distance;', 'selecting, based at least in part on the distance meeting or exceeding the threshold distance, a resolution level from at least a first resolution level and a second resolution level;', 'loading, into a working memory accessible to the one or more processors, map data associated with the region, wherein the region in the environment is represented at the resolution level in the map data; and', 'localizing the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the map data and the LIDAR data., 'one or more computer-readable media storing instructions executable by the one or more processors, wherein the instructions, when executed, cause the system to perform operations comprising2. The ...

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Номер записи: 74
02-01-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20200003898A1
Автор: KATSUKI Rie, SANO Yuma, TASAKI Tsuyoshi
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

An information processing device includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtain target information that indicates at least one of a distance to a target object or a position of the target object. The processing circuitry generate, based on the target information, map information of a space including a plurality of areas, the map information indicating presence or absence of the target object in a first area included in the plurality of areas, and a detailed position of the target object in the first area. 120-. (canceled)21. An information processing device installed in a mobile object , comprising:a memory; and obtain target information that indicates a position of the target object in a space; and', 'generate map information for each area of a plurality of areas formed by dividing the space, the map information indicating presence of the target object in the area in which the target object exists, based on the target information, the map information being information for controlling movement of the mobile object, therein, 'processing circuitry configured to'}the map information indicating a detailed position of the target object in a first area, the first area being included in the plurality of areas.22. The information processing device according to claim 21 , whereinthe processing circuitry is further configured to set, according to a positional relationship between a representative position of the first area and the detailed position, in the map information, surrounding information indicating that areas surrounding the first area represent surroundings of the target object.23. The information processing device according to claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , when a distance between a particular position and the detailed position is equal to or smaller than a distance between the particular position and the representative position claim 22 , the processing circuitry sets the surrounding information in the map information.24. The information processing ...

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Номер записи: 75
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Lidar system and autonomous driving system using the same

Номер: US20200003902A1
Автор: Jejong LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A lidar system includes: light sources generating light of a linear light source type; a light emission unit including a diffractive optical element disposed ahead of the light sources and separating incident light from the light sources into point light sources, and a scanner moving the light separated by the diffractive optical element, and radiating light of a point light source to an object; and a reception sensor converting light received after reflection by the object into an electrical signal. Spectrum angles of point light sources that have passed through the diffractive optical element may be different according to a position of the diffractive optical element. According to the lidar system, an autonomous vehicle, AI device, and/or external device may be linked with an artificial intelligence module, drone ((Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV), robot, AR (Augmented Reality) device, VR (Virtual Reality) device, a device associated with 5G services, etc.

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Номер записи: 76
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Detector for an optical detection of at least one object

Номер: US20180003993A1
Автор: Erwin Thiel, Ingmar Bruder, Robert SEND, Sebastian Valouch, Stephan IRLE
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A detector ( 110 ) for an optical detection of at least one object ( 112 ) is proposed. The detector ( 110 ) comprises: —at least one transfer device ( 120 ), wherein the transfer device ( 120 ) comprises at least two different focal lengths ( 140 ) in response to at least one incident light beam ( 136 ); —at least two longitudinal optical sensors ( 132 ), wherein each longitudinal optical sensor ( 132 ) has at least one sensor region ( 146 ), wherein each longitudinal optical sensor ( 132 ) is designed to generate at least one longitudinal sensor signal in a manner dependent on an illumination of the sensor region ( 146 ) by the light beam ( 136 ), wherein the longitudinal sensor signal, given the same total power of the illumination, is dependent on a beam cross-section of the light beam ( 136 ) in the sensor region ( 146 ), wherein each longitudinal optical sensor ( 132 ) exhibits a spectral sensitivity in response to the light beam ( 136 ) in a manner that two different longitudinal optical sensors ( 132 ) differ with regard to their spectral sensitivity; wherein each optical longitudinal sensor ( 132 ) is located at a focal point ( 138 ) of the transfer device ( 120 ) related to the spectral sensitivity of the respective longitudinal optical sensor ( 132 ); and —at least one evaluation device ( 150 ), wherein the evaluation device ( 150 ) is designed to generate at least one item of information on a longitudinal position and/or at least one item of information on a color of the object ( 112 ) by evaluating the longitudinal sensor signal of each longitudinal optical sensor ( 132 ). Thereby, a simple and, still, efficient detector for an accurate determining of a position and/or a color of at least one object in space is provided.

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Номер записи: 77
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ALL-IN-ONE INTEGRATED SENSING DEVICE FOR MACHINE CONTROL

Номер: US20190003825A1
Автор: Crozier Scott Tasman, Nau Kevin Ray
Принадлежит: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED

An integrated sensing device with a suite of sensors assists construction machine operators in finding the correct level to dig a ditch/trench. The sensing device includes a gravity sensor to determine angles, a laser distance meter (LDM), and a laser receiver for detecting a known jobsite elevation. The sensing device is mounted to the dipper stick of an excavator; the gravity sensor detects the angle of the stick, and the laser receiver detects a laser plane of light that represents a known jobsite elevation. The LDM is aimed at another member of the machine that moves in a predetermined path as the bucket is rotated, and the distance between the LDM and the target member is used to calculate the vertical elevation of the working tool edge. A display graphically shows the operator the proper dig depth and the present position of the working tool edge. 1. An apparatus , comprising: (i) a GPS receiver;', '(ii) an electronic angle sensor;', '(iii) an electronic distance sensor, having an output port that is directed at a predetermined target, and which determines a distance to said target without making physical contact with said target;', '(iv) a processing circuit and a memory circuit including instructions executable by said processing circuit; and', '(v) a housing, in which said GPS receiver, said electronic angle sensor, said electronic distance sensor, said processing circuit, and said memory circuit are all mounted with said housing;, '(a) an integrated plurality of sensors that is mounted to a construction machine which has a first movable mechanical member that exhibits movement through a pathway that is variable with respect to gravity, and has a second movable mechanical member that includes a working tool edge, wherein said second movable mechanical member has a known physical moving relationship to said first movable mechanical member through a predetermined range of motions, said integrated plurality of sensors comprising (i) said integrated plurality ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Laser scanner with real-time, online ego-motion estimation

Номер: US20190003836A1
Автор: Ji Zhang, Sanjiv Singh
Принадлежит: Kaarta Inc

A mapping system, comprising an inertial measurement unit; a camera unit; a laser scanning unit; and a computing system in communication with the inertial measurement unit, the camera unit, and the laser scanning unit, wherein the computing system computes first measurement predictions based on inertial measurement data from the inertial measurement unit at a first frequency, second measurement predictions based on the first measurement predictions and visual measurement data from the camera unit at a second frequency and third measurement predictions based on the second measurement predictions and laser ranging data from the laser scanning unit at a third frequency.

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Номер записи: 79
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DISTANCE MEASURING SYSTEM, LIGHT RECEIVING MODULE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BANDPASS FILTER

Номер: US20210003672A1
Автор: CHIYODA MAKOTO, Kikuchi Yuki, SUWA Taisuke, Yokogawa Sozo
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A distance measuring system includes a light source unit that emits infrared light toward a target object, a light receiving unit that receives the infrared light from the target object, and an arithmetic processing unit that obtains information regarding a distance to the target object on the basis of data from the light receiving unit, in which an optical member including a bandpass filter that is selectively transparent to infrared light in a predetermined wavelength range is arranged on a light receiving surface side of the light receiving unit, and the bandpass filter has a concave-shaped light incident surface. 1. A distance measuring system comprising:a light source unit that emits infrared light toward a target object;a light receiving unit that receives the infrared light from the target object; andan arithmetic processing unit that obtains information regarding a distance to the target object on a basis of data from the light receiving unit,wherein an optical member including a bandpass filter that is selectively transparent to infrared light in a predetermined wavelength range is arranged on a light receiving surface side of the light receiving unit, andthe bandpass filter has a concave-shaped light incident surface.2. The distance measuring system according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical member comprises a lens arranged on a light incident surface side of the bandpass filter, andan incident angle of light at a maximum image height with respect to the light incident surface of the bandpass filter is 10 degrees or less.3. The distance measuring system according to claim 1 , whereina transmission band of the bandpass filter has a half-width of 50 nm or less.4. The distance measuring system according to claim 1 , whereinthe bandpass filter comprisesa first filter that is transparent to light in a predetermined wavelength range of infrared light, anda second filter that is non-transparent to visible light and transparent to infrared light.5. The distance ...

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Номер записи: 80
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE DETECTION APPARATUS AND INFORMATION ACQUISITION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210003673A1
Автор: Okada Hiroki, UCHIDA Eri
Принадлежит: KYOCERA CORPORATION

An electromagnetic wave detection apparatus () includes a separation unit (), a first detector (), a switch (), and a second detector (). The separation unit () separates incident electromagnetic waves so that the electromagnetic waves propagate in a first direction (d) and a second direction (d). The first detector () detects the electromagnetic waves that propagate in the first direction (d). The switch () includes a plurality of switching elements (se). The switching elements (se) are capable of switching the propagation direction of the electromagnetic waves that propagate in the second direction (d) to a third direction (d) and a fourth direction (d). The second detector () detects the electromagnetic waves that propagate in the third direction (d). 1. An electromagnetic wave detection apparatus comprising:a first detector configured to detect electromagnetic waves;a second detector configured to detect reflected waves, the reflected waves being electromagnetic waves irradiated by the irradiator and reflected from the object;a switch configured to propagate, among electromagnetic waves incident on the switch, electromagnetic waves including reflected waves according to a position to be measured in the object toward the second detector, and not to propagate at least a part of electromagnetic waves, except for electromagnetic waves propagating toward the second detector, toward the second detector; anda separation unit configured to separate electromagnetic waves incident on the separation unit so that the electromagnetic waves propagate toward the first detector and the switch.2. The electromagnetic wave detection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the switch is configured to change electromagnetic wave propagating toward the second detector among electromagnetic waves incident on the switch according to a change of the position to be measured in the object claim 1 , the position included in an irradiation region of electromagnetic waves irradiated by the irradiator ...

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Номер записи: 81
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Ladar System with Adaptive Receiver

Номер: US20210003679A1
Автор: Cook David, Dussan Luis Carlos, STEINHARDT Allan
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein are various embodiments for a ladar system that includes an adaptive ladar receiver whereby the active pixels in a photodetector array used for reception of ladar pulse returns can be adaptively controlled based at least in part on where the ladar pulses were targeted by the ladar transmitter. 1. A ladar system comprising:a ladar transmitter that includes a beam scanner, wherein the beam scanner selectively targets a plurality of range points within a frame, and wherein the ladar transmitter transmits ladar pulses toward the selectively targeted range points in accordance with a shot list; anda ladar receiver that includes a photodetector array and a circuit;wherein the photodetector array comprises a plurality of light sensors, wherein each light sensor (1) senses light that is indicative of a plurality of ladar pulse returns from a plurality of the range points and (2) generates a signal indicative of the sensed light;wherein the circuit selectively defines a plurality of subsets of the light sensors for read out at a given time based on the shot list to produce a signal representative of the sensed light signals from the light sensors included within the defined subsets, the produced signal for use in computing range information with respect to the targeted range points; andwherein the circuit includes feedback circuitry that amplifies outputs from the light sensors in a controlled feedback loop.2. The system of wherein the beam scanner selectively targets the range points by dynamically scanning a mirror according to the shot list.3. The system of wherein the beam scanner comprises a first mirror and a second mirror claim 2 , wherein the first mirror is scannable to a plurality of first mirror scan positions claim 2 , wherein the second mirror is scannable to a plurality of second mirror scan positions claim 2 , wherein the first and second mirror scan positions in combination define where the ladar transmitter is targeted claim 2 , and wherein ...

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Номер записи: 82
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Proximity Sensor

Номер: US20210003703A1
Автор: Kwangkaew Vanapong, Mitra Sanjay, Silapapipat Sirirat
Принадлежит: Hana Microelectronics Inc.

A sensor comprising a light emitter and light detector coupled directly with or formed directly on a lead frame and directly covered and encapsulated by a layer of light transmissive compound. A gap in the light transmissive compound between the light emitter and the light detector wherein in some embodiments the gap can be filled with a light blocking barrier material.

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Номер записи: 83
07-01-2021 дата публикации

LADAR ENABLED IMPACT MITIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210003713A1
Автор: Duerner Andrew, Gilliland Patrick, Goldstein Barton, STETTNER Roger
Принадлежит: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

A collision mitigation system makes use of ladar sensors to identify obstacles and to predict unavoidable collisions therewith, and a duplex radio link in communication with secondary vehicles, and a number of external airbags deployable under the control of an airbag control unit, to reduce the forces of impact on the host vehicle, secondary vehicles, and bipeds and quadrupeds wandering into the roadway. A suspension modification system makes use of ladar sensors to identify road hazards, and make adaptations to a number of active suspension components, each with the ability to absorb shock, elevate or lower the vehicle, and adjust the spring rate of the individual wheel suspensions.

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Номер записи: 84
03-01-2019 дата публикации

OPTICAL RANGING DEVICE AND OPTICAL RANGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190004152A1
Автор: Li Yuan, SHU Da, Wang Rui, Wang Ting, Zheng Kai
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The present disclosure relates to an optical ranging device. The optical ranging device comprises a housing, a bottom cover, an emitting lens, a receiving lens and a circuit board. The emitting lens and the receiving lens are fixed on the circuit board. The circuit board comprises a light emitting module, receiving module and data processing and controlling module. An infrared light emitted by a light source of the light emitting module passes through the emitting lens and the housing successively and enters the external environment. The infrared light reflected by the object passes through the housing and the receiving lens successively and is received by the receiving module which is connected to a signal processing and controlling module. The distance between the optical ranging device and the object is calculated based on the Time of Flight principle. 1. An optical ranging device , comprising: a housing , a bottom cover , an emitting lens , a receiving lens and a circuit board; wherein the circuit board comprises a light emitting module , a light receiving module and a data processing and controlling module; the circuit board , the receiving lens and the emitting lens are installed in a space formed by the housing and the bottom cover; a light source in the light emitting module emits an infrared light which passes through the emitting lens and the housing successively and enters external environment; the infrared light reflected by an object passes through the housing and the receiving lens successively and is received by the receiving module; the data processing and controlling module is connected to the receiving module; wherein the emitting lens is a TIR lens and the TIR lens has a light guide structure which is a groove structure locating on the side near the receiving module on the emitting surface of the TIR lens; and the distance between the optical ranging device and the object is calculated based on the Time of Flight principle.2. (canceled)3. ( ...

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Номер записи: 85
03-01-2019 дата публикации

DEFLECTING DEVICE AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20190004154A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Hideyuki, Ohtomo Fumio
Принадлежит: TOPCON CORPORATION

A deflecting device and a surveying instrument for deflecting an optical axis two-dimensionally comprising a ring-shaped holding member; ring gears disposed on both sides of the holding member with the holding member interposed between the ring gears and concentric with the holding member; rotary bearings disposed between the holding member and the ring gears on both sides of the holding member and concentric with the holding member; optical deflecting members disposed at central portions of the ring gears and integrated with the ring gears; deflection motors corresponding to the respective ring gears; a drive transmitting member configured to transmit rotary force of the deflection motors to the ring gears; and urging members configured to urge the ring gears in a direction parallel with rotation axes of the ring gears. 1. A deflecting device comprising:a holding member having a ring shape;ring gears disposed on both sides of the holding member with the holding member interposed between the ring gears, the ring gears being concentric with the holding member;rotary bearings disposed between the holding member and the ring gears on both sides of the holding member, the rotary bearings being concentric with the holding member;optical deflecting members disposed at central portions of the ring gears and integrated with the ring gears;deflection motors corresponding to the respective ring gears;a drive transmitting member configured to transmit rotary force of the deflection motors to the ring gears; andurging members configured to urge the ring gears in a direction parallel with rotation axes of the ring gears;wherein each of the rotary bearings includes an outer ring fitted into and fixed to an outer ring fitting section on either one of the holding member and the corresponding ring gear,each of the rotary bearings includes an inner ring fitted into and fixed to an inner ring fitting section on the other of the holding member and the corresponding ring gear,the ring ...

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Номер записи: 86
03-01-2019 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20190004157A1
Автор: KIKUCHI Takeshi
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An object is to provide a communication management system that prevents a surveying instrument from being used in an environment exceeding a guaranteed range of specifications. To achieve the above-described object, a communication management system includes a surveying instrument including a survey unit, a temperature sensor, a control unit, and a communication unit, a management server, and a remote terminal, wherein the remote terminal sets a usable temperature of the surveying instrument, sets a determination on the usable temperature and a temperature acquired by the temperature sensor, and an operation responsive to results of the determination, and makes the management server store these, the surveying instrument transmits its own temperature information to the management server, and the management server makes the determination by comparing the usable temperature and a temperature acquired by the temperature sensor, and executes the operation based on results of the determination. 1. A communication management system comprising:a surveying instrument including a survey unit that surveys a target, a temperature sensor, a control unit that controls the survey unit, and a communication unit that enables communication between the control unit and a communication network;a management server capable of communicating with the surveying instrument via the communication network; anda remote terminal capable of communicating with the management server, whereinthe remote terminal sets a usable temperature of the surveying instrument, sets a determination on the usable temperature and a temperature acquired by the temperature sensor, and an operation responsive to results of the determination, and makes the management server store the usable temperature, the determination, and the operation,the surveying instrument transmits its own temperature information to the management server, andthe management server makes the determination by comparing the usable temperature and ...

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Номер записи: 87
03-01-2019 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTING DEVICE AND SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20190004175A1
Автор: Kato Yasunori, TAKAHASHI Ryuhei
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

There are provided: a spectral analyzer configured to individually analyze a spectrum of a beat signal extracted by a beat signal extractor and a spectrum of a beat signal extracted by another object detecting device; a search range width setter configured to set a search range width for frequency; and a combination target selector configured to determine, for each spectrum analyzed by the spectral analyzer, a frequency search range having the search range width set by the search range width setter, and select, for each of the analyzed spectra, a frequency of a combination target from among the frequencies in the determined search range by comparing spectral components of the frequencies in the determined search range. 1: An object detecting device comprising:a beat signal extractor to receive a signal reflecting off an object to be detected and extract a beat signal from the received signal;a spectral analyzer to analyze a spectrum of the beat signal extracted by the beat signal extractor and a spectrum of a beat signal extracted by another object detecting device;a search range width setter to set a search range width for frequency; determine, for each spectrum analyzed by the spectral analyzer, a frequency search range having the search range width set by the search range width setter, and', 'select, for each of the analyzed spectra, a frequency of a combination target from among the frequencies in the determined search range by comparing spectral components of the frequencies in the determined search range; and, 'a combination target selector to'} calculate individual frequency correcting amounts from differences between each of the frequencies of the combination targets selected by the combination target selector, and', 'correct a frequency of the beat signal extracted by the beat signal extractor and a frequency of the beat signal extracted by said another object detecting device in accordance with each of the calculated frequency correcting amounts;, 'a ...

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Номер записи: 88
03-01-2019 дата публикации

LIDAR LIGHT FENCE TO CUE LONG RANGE LIDAR OF TARGET DRONE

Номер: US20190004176A1
Автор: Van Voorst Brian R.
Принадлежит: RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

A system comprising includes a plurality of three dimensional line-scanner LIDAR sensors disposed to provide a set of fanned beams that travel from one horizon into the air to the other horizon arranged to provide a light fence to detect an object that breaks the light fence and a sensor processor connected to the plurality of three dimensional multi-beam line-scanner LIDAR sensors to establish a vector of travel and a velocity of the object that passes through the multi-beam light fence at the location of where the beams are broken. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of three dimensional line-scanner LIDAR sensors disposed to provide a set of fanned beams that travel from one horizon into the air to the other horizon arranged to provide a light fence to detect an object that breaks the light fence; anda sensor processor connected to the plurality of three dimensional multi-beam line-scanner LIDAR sensors to establish a vector of travel and a velocity of the object that passes through the multi-beam light fence at the location of where the beams are broken.2. The system as recited in wherein the plurality of three dimensional line-scanner LIDAR sensors are arranged along a line to provide the light fence along the line and networked together.3. The system as recited in comprising a plurality of light fences deployed around a perimeter of an area to be protected.4. The system as recited in wherein the line of the light fence is surveyed so that a break in the fence is translated into a global coordinate system.5. The system as recited in wherein a break in the light fence provides an initial search space for a tracking sensor.6. The system as recited in wherein a break in the light fence provides initial vector information to a tracking sensor.7. The system as recited in wherein the plurality of three dimensional line-scanner LIDAR sensors provide an initial detection of an object and triggers a long range sensor to acquire and track the object detected by at least ...

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Номер записи: 89
13-01-2022 дата публикации

EDM CLOSE RANGE

Номер: US20220011106A1
Автор: STUTZ Reto
Принадлежит: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

A surveying instrument and method for accurately determining the distance to a target in the close range for a specific setup of the surveying instrument, where the central part of the received ray bundle is shaded by a component of the optical unit of the surveying instrument. When targeting on the target in an on-target state the accuracy of the distance measurement decreases in the close range due to spatial and temporal inhomogeneities of the beam profile. In some aspects the target is targeted in a misaligned targeting state, such that the reflected measuring beam impinges on a part of the detector surface, which is not shaded, thereby leading to an increased measuring accuracy. 1. A surveying instrument for the determination of the 3D coordinates of a retro-reflective target , particularly a Theodolite , a Total Station , a Laser Tracker , or a Building Information Modelling (BIM) machine , the surveying instrument comprising:a radiation source for generating a measuring beam,an optical unit for emitting and receiving at least part of the measuring beam and defining a targeting axis,a detector which is suitable for distance measurements, wherein the detector is configured to detect at least part of the measuring beam reflected by the retro-reflective target,wherein the detector is shaded by at least one component of the optical unit, anda targeting state indicator configured to output information indicative of a targeting state of the emitted measuring beam with respect to the retro-reflective target, wherein an on-target state is given in which the targeting state indicator outputs information representing that the measuring beam is reflected by the retro-reflective target without beam-offset, target on the retro-reflective target with the measuring beam, such that the targeting state indicator outputs information indicative of a misaligned targeting state, in which the targeting state indicator outputs information representing that the measuring beam is ...

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Номер записи: 90
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Beam steering device and electronic apparatus including the same

Номер: US20190004394A1
Автор: Changgyun Shin, Dongjae SHIN, Eunkyung LEE, Junghyun Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A beam steering device includes an optical waveguide configured to split input light into a plurality of split light along a plurality of paths and output the plurality of split light to a plurality of output terminals which are aperiodically arranged, a plurality of phase shifters provided in the plurality of paths, wherein at least two phase shifters among the plurality of phase shifters have different phase delay length, and a signal input unit configured to supply a uniform signal to each of the plurality of phase shifters.

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Номер записи: 91
03-01-2019 дата публикации

High resolution 3d point clouds generation based on cnn and crf models

Номер: US20190004535A1
Автор: Hsien-Ting Cheng, Jun Zhu, Weide Zhang, YU HUANG
Принадлежит: Baidu USA LLC

In one embodiment, a method or system generates a high resolution 3-D point cloud to operate an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) from a low resolution 3-D point cloud and camera-captured image(s). The system receives a first image captured by a camera for a driving environment. The system receives a second image representing a first depth map of a first point cloud corresponding to the driving environment. The system determines a second depth map by applying a convolutional neural network model to the first image. The system generates a third depth map by applying a conditional random fields model to the first image, the second image and the second depth map, the third depth map having a higher resolution than the first depth map such that the third depth map represents a second point cloud perceiving the driving environment surrounding the ADV.

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Номер записи: 92
01-01-2015 дата публикации

LOOK AHEAD VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150006030A1
Автор: Bennett James D.
Принадлежит: ENPULZ, L.L.C.

An active suspension system senses roadway defects and adjusts an active and controllable suspension system of the vehicle before tires come in contact with the defect. The active suspension system identifies a type of defect or debris, e.g., pothole, bump, object, etc., along with the size, width, depth, and/or height information of the defect to more accurately control operation of the suspension system to prepare for, or avoid contact with the roadway defects and obstacles. Imaging techniques are employed to identify the defect or debris. Operation of a serviced cruise control system is controlled to enhance passenger safety and comfort. 1. An active suspension system comprising:a plurality of transmitters mounted on a vehicle, each transmitter corresponding to a respective tire upon which the vehicle travels, the plurality of transmitters configured to send source signals toward the roadway;a plurality of receivers mounted on the vehicle, each receiver corresponding to a respective tire upon which the vehicle travels, the plurality of receivers configured to receive reflection signals from the roadway;processing circuitry, communicatively coupled to the plurality of receivers, that is configured to analyze the reflection signals to identify at least one roadway defect; andthe processing circuitry is further configured to respond to the identification of the at least one roadway defect by interacting with a first adjustable suspension device before a single front tire encounters the at least one roadway defect and with a second adjustable suspension before a single rear tire encounters the at least one roadway defect.2. The active suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of receivers comprise a plurality of electromagnetic detectors.3. The active suspension system of claim 1 , further comprising:a front tire assembly associated with the single front tire;a rear tire assembly associated with the single rear tire;a first adjustable suspension device ...

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Номер записи: 93
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210004567A1
Автор: HONG Hyunseok, HWANGBO Minsu
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An electronic apparatus includes a processor configured to identify a first distance based on locations of first pixels that received the reflective light, and identify a second distance based on locations of the second pixels that received the reflective light, and calculate a difference between the first and second distances, and based on a distance acquired by the calculation and a moving distance of the electronic apparatus identified through the second sensor, identify whether the reflective light is reflective light reflected by an object or reflective light that was reflected on the object and then reflected again by another object. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a light source configured to radiate light;a first sensor configured to receive reflective light based on the light radiated from the light source, the reflective light comprising first reflective light and second reflective light;a second sensor configured to detect a moving distance of the electronic apparatus; and based on the first reflective light corresponding to the light radiated by the light source being received at first pixels among a plurality of pixels included in the first sensor, identify a first distance based on locations of the first pixels in the first sensor that received the first reflective light,', 'based on the second reflective light corresponding to the light radiated by the light source being received at second pixels among the plurality of pixels included in the first sensor, identify a second distance based on locations of the second pixels in the first sensor that received the second reflective light,', 'obtain a difference in distance between the first distance and the second distance, and', 'based on the difference in distance and the moving distance of the electronic apparatus detected by the second sensor, identify whether the reflective light is light reflected by an object or light reflected on the object and subsequently reflected by another surface., 'a ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Sparse simultaneous localization and matching with unified tracking

Номер: US20180005015A1
Автор: Craig Cambias, Xin Hou
Принадлежит: VanGogh Imaging Inc

Described herein are methods and systems for tracking a pose of one or more objects represented in a scene. A sensor captures a plurality of scans of objects in a scene, each scan comprising a color and depth frame. A computing device receives a first one of the scans, determines two-dimensional feature points of the objects using the color and depth frame, and retrieves a key frame from a database that stores key frames of the objects in the scene, each key frame comprising map points. The computing device matches the 2D feature points with the map points, and generates a current pose of the objects in the color and depth frame using the matched 2D feature points. The computing device inserts the color and depth frame into the database as a new key frame, and tracks the pose of the objects in the scene across the scans.

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Номер записи: 95
07-01-2021 дата публикации

REAL TIME CALIBRATION FOR TIME-OF-FLIGHT DEPTH MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20210004975A1
Автор: Cohen David, Mazor Shai, Pellman Asaf, Tadmor Erez, Yahav Giora
Принадлежит: Magic Leap, Inc.

A method for determining a distance to a target object includes transmitting light pulses to illuminate the target object and sensing, in a first region of a light-sensitive pixel array, light provided from an optical feedback device that receives a portion of the transmitted light pulses. The feedback optical device includes a preset reference depth. The method includes calibrating time-of-flight (TOF) depth measurement reference information based on the sensed light in the first region of the pixel array. The method further includes sensing, in a second region of the light-sensitive pixel array, light reflected from the target object from the transmitted light pulses. The distance of the target object is determined based on the sensed reflected light and the calibrated TOF measurement reference information. 1. (canceled)2. A time-of-flight (TOF) imaging system , comprising:an illuminator to transmit light pulses to illuminate a target object for determining a distance to the target object;an image sensor having a light-sensitive pixel array to receive optical signals from the light pulses, the pixel array including an active region and a feedback region; andan optical feedback device for directing a portion of the light from the illuminator to the feedback region of the pixel array, the optical feedback device including a preset reference depth;wherein the imaging system is configured to: transmit a group of calibration light pulses to illuminate the target object;', 'sense, in the feedback region of the pixel array, light from the optical feedback device, using a sequence of calibration shutter windows characterized by delay times representing a range of depth; and', 'calibrate TOF depth measurement reference information based on the sensed light in the feedback region of the pixel array;, 'in a calibration period,'} transmit a first measurement light pulse to illuminate the target object;', 'sense, in the active region of the light-sensitive pixel array, light ...

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Номер записи: 96
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Multifunctional micro sensor system

Номер: US20160006505A1
Автор: Michael Domokos, Michael Hase, Uwe Hendrik Hill
Принадлежит: ELMOS SEMICONDUCTOR SE

A measurement device relates to a Halios system for measuring an optical transmission path, in which at least one receiver and a compensation transmitter are optically separated from each other by an optical barrier in such a matter that a direct irradiation of said receiver by said compensation transmitter is not possible. Said compensation transmitter and a transmitter are of the same type and/or have at least a common electric optical working point in an optical working point. Said optical barrier has a compensation path, characterized by a compensation window, which attenuates the light of the compensation transmitter before it hits the receiver in such a manner that the compensation transmitter and said transmitter are operated at least in an optical working point by a controller in said identical electro-optical working point.

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Номер записи: 97
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Security Camera System with Multi-Directional Mount and Method of Operation

Номер: US20190005788A1
Автор: Cianciolo Christopher, Siu Patrick
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A security camera system includes a base unit and sensor modules for generating image data. The base unit includes several mounting sockets arranged at different elevational and azimuthal directions around the base unit, and the sensor modules attach, for example, magnetically, to the mounting sockets. Each mounting socket includes a socket ID, which is used to stitch together the image data from different sensor modules. The security camera system is capable of automatic detection of the location of the sensor modules, as the socket IDs for the mounting sockets to which the sensor modules are attached are identified by various means including readable indicia and reader modules including optical codes and readers, membrane switches, optical sensors, and radio-frequency identification tags and readers. 1. A security camera system , comprising:a base unit including a plurality of mounting points;sensor modules for attaching to the base unit at the mounting points and generating image data; andreadable indicia and readers of the readable indicia for determining a relationship between the mounting points and the sensor modules.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the readers are components of the sensor modules claim 1 , and the readable indicia are associated with the mounting points.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the readable indicia provide identification information associated with the mounting points.4. The system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the identification information associated with the mounting points is sent by the sensor modules to the base unit.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the readers are associated with the mounting points claim 1 , and the readable indicia are associated with the sensor modules.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the readable indicia are barcodes and/or matrix barcodes claim 1 , and the readers are optical code readers.7. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the readable ...

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Номер записи: 98
07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE USER PRESENCE

Номер: US20160006763A1
Автор: Moore Victoria C., Smith Ned M.
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According to some embodiments, a method and apparatus are provided to receive a first signal from a sensor, determine that a user is present based on the received first signal, receive a second signal from the sensor, and determine if the user is still present based on the received second signal. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of verifying a user presence comprising:receiving a first signal from a sensor;determining that a user is present based on the received first signal;receiving a second signal from the sensor;determining if the user is still present based on the received second signal;determining, via a co-processor, an assertion based a proximity vector that comprises an aggregated received first signal and received second signal; andreceiving a third signal from a second sensor, and wherein the determining if the user is still present is based on the received second signal and the received third signal.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:signing the assertion to create a signed assertion, via the co-processor, the signed assertion comprising a machine specific code associated with the co-processor.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:combining the assertion with a time stamp, the time stamp associated with a refresh rate of the sensor.24. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:initiating, via a processor, a user presence session based on the determination that the user is present.25. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:receiving an indication associated with a user presence or a lack of user presence, the user presence or lack of user presence based on the signed assertion.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the received first signal and the received second signal contain a distance and vector pinpointing a user's presence relative to an apparatus.27. A medium comprising instructions that when executed by the processor perform a method claim 21 , the method comprising:receiving a first signal from a sensor;determining that a ...

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Номер записи: 99
20-01-2022 дата публикации

System and method of assisted or automated grain unload synchronization

Номер: US20220018702A1
Автор: Martin Peter Christiansen, Ramon Buchaca Tarragona
Принадлежит: AGCO International GMBH

An agricultural harvester includes a crop processor, a grain tank, an unload conveyor, and an electromagnetic detecting and ranging module positioned at or above a top of the grain tank for detecting a fill level of the grain tank and the location of a receiving vehicle relative to the combine harvester. One or more computing devices receive data from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the data indicating the fill level of the grain tank and the location of the receiving vehicle relative to the combine harvester, and use the data to generate graphic data defining a graphical representation illustrating the relative positions of the unload conveyor and a grain bin of the receiving vehicle. An electronic device including a graphical user interface presents the graphical representation on the graphical user interface.

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Номер записи: 100