G01S7/51

Method and system for performing dynamic LIDAR scanning
11698458 · 2023-07-11 · ·

A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) controller is disclosed. The LIDAR controller may determine, based on a position of an implement, a scan area of the LIDAR sensor, wherein the scan area has an increased point density relative to another area of a field of view, of the LIDAR sensor, that includes the implement. The LIDAR controller may cause the LIDAR sensor to capture, with the increased point density, LIDAR data associated with the scan area. The LIDAR controller may process the LIDAR data to determine whether an object of interest is in an environment of the machine that is associated with the scan area. The LIDAR controller may perform an action based on the environment of the machine.

Method and system for performing dynamic LIDAR scanning
11698458 · 2023-07-11 · ·

A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) controller is disclosed. The LIDAR controller may determine, based on a position of an implement, a scan area of the LIDAR sensor, wherein the scan area has an increased point density relative to another area of a field of view, of the LIDAR sensor, that includes the implement. The LIDAR controller may cause the LIDAR sensor to capture, with the increased point density, LIDAR data associated with the scan area. The LIDAR controller may process the LIDAR data to determine whether an object of interest is in an environment of the machine that is associated with the scan area. The LIDAR controller may perform an action based on the environment of the machine.

Display apparatus, image processing apparatus, and control method

A display apparatus includes a display screen, and a controller that causes the display screen to display a composite image in which a first image acquired by imaging a space by a camera and a second image representing at least one type of aerosol existing in the space are combined. The position of the at least one type of aerosol as seen in a depth direction in the first image is reflected in the second image.

Display apparatus, image processing apparatus, and control method

A display apparatus includes a display screen, and a controller that causes the display screen to display a composite image in which a first image acquired by imaging a space by a camera and a second image representing at least one type of aerosol existing in the space are combined. The position of the at least one type of aerosol as seen in a depth direction in the first image is reflected in the second image.

Dynamic object detection indicator system for an automated vehicle
11541806 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A system includes a tracking system, a controller-circuit, and a device. The tracking system is configured to detect and track an object, and includes one or more of a computer vision system, a radar system, and a LIDAR system. The controller-circuit is disposed in a host vehicle, and is configured to receive detection signals from the tracking system, process the detection signals, determine, whether an object is detected based on the processed detecting signals, and in accordance with a determination that an object is detected, output command signals. The device is adapted to be mounted to the host vehicle, and is configured to receive the command signals and thereby provide a dynamic visual indication adapted to change in accordance with orientation changes between the host vehicle and the object. The dynamic visual indication is viewable from outside of the host vehicle.

DEVICE TO DETERMINE ANGLE AND DISTANCE FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM THEREOF
20220390602 · 2022-12-08 ·

A position determination device, including a main body, a first laser emitter disposed on at least a portion of the main body to emit a first laser beam pointing in a first direction, a second laser emitter hingedly disposed on at least a portion of the main body to emit a second laser beam pointing in the first direction, such that the first laser emitter and the second laser emitter determine at least one of a size of a conduit, an angle to install the conduit, a distance of the first laser emitter to a wall, and a distance of the second laser emitter to the wall, and a conduit attachment unit removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to connect the main body to the conduit.

DEVICE TO DETERMINE ANGLE AND DISTANCE FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM THEREOF
20220390602 · 2022-12-08 ·

A position determination device, including a main body, a first laser emitter disposed on at least a portion of the main body to emit a first laser beam pointing in a first direction, a second laser emitter hingedly disposed on at least a portion of the main body to emit a second laser beam pointing in the first direction, such that the first laser emitter and the second laser emitter determine at least one of a size of a conduit, an angle to install the conduit, a distance of the first laser emitter to a wall, and a distance of the second laser emitter to the wall, and a conduit attachment unit removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to connect the main body to the conduit.

Digital counting and display system for a laser rangefinder

A digital counting and display system and methods for use with a laser rangefinder that counts backscattered laser beams and displays a distance between a laser and a target. The laser rangefinder includes a laser configured to emit a pulsed laser beam, an afocal Gallilean telescope configured to receive backscattered laser pulses and generate a series of focused backscattered laser pulses, a silicon avalanche photodetector connected to the afocal Gallilean telescope, configured to generate a series of currents signal proportional to the series of focused backscattered laser pulses, a low noise, multistage amplifier connected to the silicon avalanche photodetector, configured to generate a series of linearly changing amplified voltage signals from the series of current signals, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the series of linearly changing amplified voltage signals to a series of digital voltage signals, and a digital counting and display circuit connected to the analog-digital converter.

Digital counting and display system for a laser rangefinder

A digital counting and display system and methods for use with a laser rangefinder that counts backscattered laser beams and displays a distance between a laser and a target. The laser rangefinder includes a laser configured to emit a pulsed laser beam, an afocal Gallilean telescope configured to receive backscattered laser pulses and generate a series of focused backscattered laser pulses, a silicon avalanche photodetector connected to the afocal Gallilean telescope, configured to generate a series of currents signal proportional to the series of focused backscattered laser pulses, a low noise, multistage amplifier connected to the silicon avalanche photodetector, configured to generate a series of linearly changing amplified voltage signals from the series of current signals, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the series of linearly changing amplified voltage signals to a series of digital voltage signals, and a digital counting and display circuit connected to the analog-digital converter.

Obstacle Detection System
20220381920 · 2022-12-01 · ·

In this obstacle detection system, if an obstacle has been detected by a front obstacle sensor or a rear obstacle sensor which has an obstacle detection range corresponding to the travel direction of the work vehicle, then a control unit displays the detected position of the obstacle on a display unit and performs collision avoidance control corresponding to the detection position of the obstacle; further, if an obstacle has been detected by a front obstacle sensor or a rear obstacle sensor which has an obstacle detection range not corresponding to the travel direction of the work vehicle, then the control unit displays the detected position of the obstacle on the display unit without performing collision avoidance control corresponding to the detection position of the obstacle.