Patent classifications
G01S7/00
PULSE RADAR, METHOD OF CORRECTING TRANSMISSION PULSE IN PULSE RADAR, AND METHOD OF CORRECTING RECEPTION PULSE IN PULSE RADAR
A pulse radar includes pulse generation circuitry that generates a transmission pulse signal, radio frequency transmission circuitry that transmits a radio frequency signal obtained by performing a frequency conversion on the transmission pulse signal, radio frequency reception circuitry that converts a reflected-wave signal to a reception pulse signal, the reflected-wave signal being a part of the radio frequency signal reflected back from an object to be measured and received via a reception antenna, signal processing circuitry that calculates a distance between the object and the pulse radar, detection circuitry that detects a main pulse, and correction filter coefficient calculation circuitry that calculates an amount of delay and a phase difference of the one or more error pulses with reference to the main pulse to update a parameter of the correction filter circuitry. The correction filter circuitry updates a filter characteristic using the updated parameter.
Sensor synchronization method and sensor measuring system appertaining thereto
A synchronization method for at least two sensors, which enables synchronized collection of a sensor value of a slave sensor in relation to a predetermined intended value of a master sensor. Time-dependent measured values of the master sensor are used to determine open parameters of a prediction model, on the basis of which a time associated with a master sensor intended value to be predetermined is extrapolated. When this time is reached, a synchronization signal triggering the recording of a slave sensor value, in particular the recording of a measured value, is transmitted to the at least one slave sensor. Master sensor intended value and slave sensor value are provided as connected value tuple. As a result of continuous collection of measured values by the master sensor, it is possible to form updated extrapolation rules continuously. Predetermined intended values of the master sensor can have, in particular, an equidistant spacing.
Method for representing a vehicle environment with position points
A sensor system detects objects in an environment ahead of a vehicle. The environment is represented by a predetermined fixed number of position points in an environment model. Initially and when no objects are detected, the position points may be distributed stochastically over the detection area of the sensor system. When objects are detected, the position points are re-distributed based on the detected objects, e.g. with a higher density of position points to represent the detected objects. Because the total number of position points is a predefined fixed number that remains constant, the processing, storage and transmission of the environment model involves a constant data volume and efficient use of memory and transmission bandwidth.
ENHANCEMENT OF FLEXIBILITY TO CHANGE STS INDEX/COUNTER FOR IEEE 802.15.4Z
A method and apparatus of a first network entity in a wireless communication system is provide. The method and apparatus comprises: identifying at least one set of bit strings to generate a ranging scrambled timestamp sequence (STS); identifying at least one initialization vector (IV) field corresponding to the at least one set of bit strings, wherein the at least one IV field comprises a 4-octet string; generating a ranging STS key and IV information element (RSKI IE) that includes the at least one IV field to convey and align a seed that is used to generate the ranging STS; and transmitting, to a second network entity, the generated RSKI IE for updating the ranging STS of the second network entity.
Integrated digital active phased array antenna and wingtip collision avoidance system
A radar system to detect and track objects in three dimensions. The radar system including antennae, transmit, receive and processing electronics is all in a small, lightweight, low-cost, highly integrated package. The radar system uses a wide azimuth, narrow elevation radar pattern to detect objects and a Wi-Fi radio to communicate to one or more receiving and display units. One application may include mounting the radar system in an existing radome on an aircraft to detect and avoid objects during ground operations. Objects may include other moving aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings or other structures that may be in the area. The system may transmit information to both pilot and ground crew.
Side lobe modulation system and related techniques
Embodiments for providing side lobe modulation in a radio frequency (RF) transmitting are generally described herein. In some embodiments, an antenna side lobe is modulated to add data to the side lobe for communication with an intended recipient.
Method for operating a sensor arrangement in a motor vehicle on the basis of a DSI protocol
A method for operating a sensor arrangement in a motor vehicle on the basis of a DSI protocol is disclosed. The sensor arrangement has a central unit as a master and a plurality of sensor units, each having a receiver as slaves controlled by the master. The central unit and the sensor units are connected to a bus line and via the bus cable a communication takes place between the central unit and the sensor units. The method includes selecting a first group of sensor units by the central unit for a first measurement, assigning a first time slot or first time slots within a first cycle respectively to one of the sensor units from the first group by means of the central unit, and broadcasting corresponding first time slot information from the central unit to the sensor units.
RADAR AND COMMUNICATION INTEGRATED COOPERATIVE DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS BASED ON BEAM POWER DISTRIBUTION
Provided are a radar communication integrated cooperative detection method and apparatus based on beam power distribution. The method comprises: determining a farthest detection distance and a detection volume of a single radar in a radar communication integrated system during transmitting of a detection beam when the radar has a preset transmit power; determining a communication success probability of each pair of radars during transmitting communication beams; determining a detection area volume of each pair of radars under different power distribution coefficients based on the farthest detection distance, the detection volume, a different power distribution coefficient of the single radar, and the communication success probability of each pair of radars; determining a power distribution coefficient corresponding to a largest detection area volume from different detection area volumes as a current power distribution coefficient; and determining total detection volume of the radar communication integrated system based on the detection area volume of each pair of radars and the current power distribution coefficient.
Metrology device and method of communicating with portable devices
A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to establish longer range communications modules, to change or establish settings and parameters or control the metrology device.
Techniques for detection processing with amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) paths for simultaneous determination of range and velocity
A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system encodes a frequency modulation (FM) modulated signal with a time of flight (TOF) signal as a power and frequency modulated signal. The system can emit the power and frequency modulated signal and apply processing to a signal reflection to generate a target point set. The target point set processing can include frequency processing to generate target points based on range and Doppler information, and TOF processing to provide TOF range information. The processing can include an FM processing path to extract FM signal information, and an AM processing path to extract the TOF signal information.