A photonic integrated circuit validates signal paths and generates alerts using direct electrical stimulation of pixel arrays.
Column-wise activation and threshold filtering resolve the contradiction between high photon sensitivity and ambient light rejection in solid-state LiDAR.
Tipping sub-aperture rows reduces diffractive scattering losses while maintaining angular resolution in non-mechanical optical steering.
Adjusting start timing of ultra-short pulses compensates for molded mirror surface irregularities, enabling accurate alignment without expensive metal cutting.
Electronic signal blanking alerts receivers to imminent transmitter pulses, temporarily disabling detectors to prevent energy accumulation.
Dynamic anti-spoofing signatures verify LIDAR return signal authenticity, mitigating spoofing attacks that distort detection accuracy.
A synchronization mechanism determines rotation frequency and field-of-view alignment to trigger data capture at precise moments.
A time-of-flight lidar sensor uses a single emitter with mechanical scanning to produce three-dimensional spatial data.
Scanning a secondary region with adjusted infrared light improves depth resolution while reducing total scanning time.
A sensor module integrates a movable reference target to enable rapid internal calibration without external alignment.
Wavelength converter bridges 1550 nm lasers and cost-effective SiPM detectors, resolving high InGaAs costs while extending eye-safe Lidar range.
Spatial encoding of runtime via a deflector enables high-resolution depth measurement without requiring fast CCD read-out speeds.
A microsecond time-of-flight sensor applies pseudo-noise coding to separate reflected signals from multiple emitters.
A waveform processing circuit generates undershoot in a voltage signal to enable precise binarization.
Distinct wavelengths and statistical arrival analysis resolve multi-user interference in time-of-flight systems.
A LiDAR ranging system adjusts integration numbers to optimize obstacle detection across varying operational conditions.
A ranging sensor uses a transfer gate drive unit to control charge distribution across multiple storage nodes.
A scanning mirror assembly uses torsion springs with tailored non-linear spring constants to enhance oscillation frequency bandwidth.
A staggered grid projection pattern enhances measurement resolution in distance sensors by arranging artifacts to increase density along trajectories.
Dual-wavelength laser illumination estimates range using differential atmospheric absorption on low-bandwidth focal plane arrays.
Asymmetric micro mirror objects enable instant actuator tilting, resolving slow oscillation startup.
Classifies measurement subranges by relevance to vary pulse intensity, resolving the contradiction between signal quality and time budget.
A granularity-flexible object detection method aggregates LiDAR point-clouds and applies heuristic filters to reduce data points for efficient processing.
A laser radar optical receiver performs optical heterodyne detection using plural unit sections to enhance signal sensitivity.
An optical wedge element placed between glazing and a sensor refracts signals to reduce interface reflection.
Dynamic pulse rate adjustment compensates for motor dynamics during scan turnaround points, ensuring consistent pixel density while managing power consumption.
A rotating reflection mirror with a low reflectance region directs scanning light waves to the transmissive member.
A single sensor feeds an integrated circuit that segments processing paths to maintain measurement accuracy in fog while reducing device complexity.
Detachable front-end components adjust field of view and channel spacing in a LiDAR transceiving assembly, resolving fixed light-emitting channel limitations.
State detection circuits control sequential signal input to one counter, resolving counting errors from simultaneous multi-pixel pulses in ranging systems.
A sensor unit acquires distinct light amounts from object, window, and reflector paths to determine the specific location of detected abnormalities.
A waveguide optical scan device adjusts emission angles by varying the refractive index and thickness of an internal layer.
A laser scanner deflects beams via a mirror to detect objects, reducing aircraft weight by eliminating separate collision warning hardware.
Rapidly modulating polarization state averages spatial-mode coherence to mitigate speckle effects and improve signal-to-noise ratio.
A LiDAR object detection device dynamically adjusts irradiation density and scanning range based on real-time reliability metrics.
Inclined baffle grooves block scattered light, improving time-of-flight measurement accuracy.
A laser driver generates an analog drive current from an imager control signal to adjust laser output intensity.
A machine learning model decomposes unstructured 3D point clouds into segmented geometry blocks to generate consistent spatial representations.
Segmenting the detector array maps temporal sampling to spatial distribution, reducing high-speed ADC costs while maintaining measurement precision.
A MEMS micro-mirror array steers a laser spot-beam across an off-axis parabolic mirror to scan a field of regard.
Polarization modulation in a LIDAR scanning beam enables material recognition by analyzing reflected light differences.
A photoelectric conversion device uses a determination circuit to detect bit transitions for threshold exceedance.
Proxy calibration leverages point cloud data from a reference vehicle to align lidar sensors, eliminating the need for physical ground-truth targets.
A tracking device estimates target states using dimensional information and relative velocity to update estimation validity.
Variable spacer periods distribute parasitic signals as background noise, improving signal discrimination without inter-device coordination.
A lidar characterization system uses reflective housing and optical guards to redirect rotating beams for accurate measurement.
A vehicle surroundings characterization system projects pulsed laser patterns to calculate distances using a synchronized detector.
A comparison circuit uses an integrator and comparator to detect return pulse timing with high precision.
A laser tracker uses one optoelectronic distance meter for both retroreflective and diffuse target measurements.
Elastic connectors and adjustable screws in a kinematic mount align a lens assembly with a sensor board, compensating for manufacturing tolerance errors.