Abstract

The disclosed technology is a vehicle object detection radar system incorporating an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU may obtain input signals of, or relating to, for example, relative motion, acceleration, object detection angle, sway and vibration of the vehicle and/or any towed trailer, and process them for relay to the vehicle operator as operating information and possibly alarms. Also, the obtained IMU signals may be relayed directly to the vehicle's object detection radar systems and central control for automatic adjustment and control thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
• B60W 40/11 - Pitch movement
• B60W 40/112 - Roll movement
• B60W 40/114 - Yaw movement
• B60W 50/06 - Improving the dynamic response of the control system, e.g. improving the speed of regulation or avoiding hunting or overshoot
• G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

The disclosed technology is a vehicle object detection radar system incorporating an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU may obtain input signals of, or relating to, for example, relative motion, acceleration, object detection angle, sway and vibration of the vehicle and/or any towed trailer, and process them for relay to the vehicle operator as operating information and possibly alarms. Also, the obtained IMU signals may be relayed directly to the vehicle's object detection radar systems and central control for automatic adjustment and control thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation

Abstract

The disclosed technology is a vehicle object detection radar system incorporating an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU may obtain input signals of, or relating to, for example, relative motion, acceleration, object detection angle, sway and vibration of the vehicle and/or any towed trailer, and process them for relay to the vehicle operator as operating information and possibly alarms. Also, the obtained IMU signals may be relayed directly to the vehicle's object detection radar systems and central control for automatic adjustment and control thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A monitoring and alert system for a radar-based object detection device has a blockage detection circuit including elements that detect and warn of radar blockage from dirt or debris on a radome. Environmentally-applied or human-applied material becoming attached to a surface of the radome can block the radar signal from being radiated, or a target return/echo from being received, at a sufficient power level. The monitoring and alert system prevents a vehicle operator from assuming that the unit is functioning properly and that no targets exist in the radar field of view, when the radar is actually blocked by the dirt and debris. One electrode, or multiple spaced-apart electrodes, on the radome may be monitored for each electrode's respective “self-capacitance”. Thus, different regions of the radome may be separately and independently monitored for alerts when one or more regions of the radome are negatively-affected by the dirt or debris.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
• H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

Abstract

The present disclosed technology is a generally two-dimensional display and audible alarm to show notification and urgency information from multiple object detection radar sensors on a vehicle. When a particular sensor is reporting to the vehicle's operation and control center, the corresponding light(s) according to a top view of the vehicle in the array may light up, pulse or flash accordingly. In addition, an audible alarm may operate in concert and emphasis with the light(s) display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/10 - Providing two-dimensional co-ordinated display of distance and direction
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• G01S 7/06 - Cathode-ray tube displays
• G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

Abstract

The present disclosed technology is a generally two-dimensional display and audible alarm to show notification and urgency information from multiple object detection radar sensors on a vehicle. When a particular sensor is reporting to the vehicle's operation and control center, the corresponding light(s) according to a top view of the vehicle in the array may light up, pulse or flash accordingly. In addition, an audible alarm may operate in concert and emphasis with the light(s) display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/10 - Providing two-dimensional co-ordinated display of distance and direction
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Radar object detector for use on vehicles, namely, vehicle-mounted object detector with alarms for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zones obscured from the operator's view.

Goods & Services

Radar object detector for use on vehicles, namely, vehicle-mounted object detector with alarms for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zones obscured from the operator's view

Abstract

A monitoring and alert system for a radar-based object detection device has a blockage detection circuit including elements that detect and warn of radar blockage from dirt or debris on a radome. Environmentally-applied or human-applied material becoming attached to a surface of the radome can block the radar signal from being radiated, or a target return/echo from being received, at a sufficient power level. The monitoring and alert system prevents a vehicle operator from assuming that the unit is functioning properly and that no targets exist in the radar field of view, when the radar is actually blocked by the dirt and debris. One electrode, or multiple spaced-apart electrodes, on the radome may be monitored for each electrode's respective “self-capacitance”. Thus, different regions of the radome may be separately and independently monitored for alerts when one or more regions of the radome are negatively-affected by the dirt or debris.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
• H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

Goods & Services

Safety equipment, namely, electronic back-up (reversing) alarms, horns and switches; visual warning devices, namely, strobing and rotating lights.

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Radar object detection system, namely, vehicle-mounted radar detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zone(s) obscured from the operator's view.

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Radar object detection system, namely, vehicle-mounted radar detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zone(s) obscured from the operator's view.

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Radar object detectors for use on vehicles, namely, vehicle-mounted radar detector with alarms for objects surrounding the vehicle and any zones obstructed from the operator's view.

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Radar object detection system, namely, vehicle-mounted object detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zone(s) obscured from the operator's view

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Radar object detection system, namely, vehicle-mounted object detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zone(s) obscured from the operator's view, the foregoing not for use on passenger vehicles, station wagons, or sport utility vehicles

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Radar object detection system, namely, vehicle-mounted object detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zone(s) obscured from the operator's view, the foregoing not for use on passenger vehicles, station wagons, or sport utility vehicles

Goods & Services

Radar object detectors for use on vehicles, namely, vehicle- mounted object detector with alarms for objects surrounding the vehicle and any zones obstructed from the operator's view

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Radar object detectors for use on vehicles, namely, vehicle-mounted object detector with alarms for objects surrounding the vehicle and any zones obstructed from the operator's view

Goods & Services

Radar object detection sensors and audible and visual warning indicators in the nature of audio speakers, flashing safety lights, safety warning strobing lights, emergency warning lights increasing or decreasing in number or intensity, and electronic transit information signs in the nature of vehicle video monitor screen overlays containing brief messages or changing icons, for construction, mining, municipality, utility, service, and waste handling vehicles; cameras and video monitors for construction, mining, municipality, utility, service and waste handling vehicles.

Goods & Services

Radar object detection systems, namely, vehicle-mounted radar detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zones obscured from the operator's view.

Goods & Services

Radar object detection system, namely vehicle-mounted radar detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zone(s) obscured from the operator's view.

Goods & Services

Radar object detection sensors and audible and visual warning indicators in the nature of audio speakers, flashing safety lights, safety warning strobing lights, emergency warning lights increasing or decreasing in number or intensity, and electronic transit information signs in the nature of vehicle video monitor screen overlays containing brief messages or changing icons, for construction, mining, municipality, utility, service, and waste handling vehicles; cameras and video monitors for construction, mining, municipality, utility, service and waste handling vehicles

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Radar object detection systems, namely, vehicle-mounted radar detector and alarm for objects surrounding the vehicle including any zones obscured from the operator's view

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT, namely, ELECTRONIC BACK-UP ALARMS, HORNS AND SWITCHES AND VISUAL WARNING DEVICES, namely, [ STORAGE ] * STROBING * AND ROTATING LIGHTS

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RADAR OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM, NAMELY VEHICLE-MOUNTED RADAR DETECTOR AND ALARM FOR OBJECTS SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE INCLUDING ANY ZONE(S) OBSCURED FROM THE OPERATOR'S VIEW