ADAS Calibration Positioning Using Image-Guided Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The process of positioning an ADAS calibration device is complex, tedious, and difficult to learn, requiring manual calculations by trained professionals, leading to low efficiency and accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that uses user equipment to obtain a relevant image of a vehicle, determine the position of the ADAS calibration device relative to the vehicle, and provide a position adjustment scheme, allowing users to position the device accurately without manual calculations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual positioning calculations are performed by trained professionals, then positioning accuracy is improved, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidpositioning time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical positioning calculations with an automated image processing system. The user equipment captures images of the ADAS calibration device and vehicle, automatically calculates relative position information through image processing algorithms, and generates positioning results without requiring manual measurement or calculation by professionals.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service positioning by allowing users to simply capture images and receive automated positioning guidance. The user equipment independently performs all calculation and analysis work, providing position adjustment schemes without requiring external expert intervention or manual computation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If multiple positioning operations are performed manually, then positioning accuracy is improved, but the operation becomes tedious and difficult to learn

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidoperation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual positioning operations with automated image-based calculation. The system captures images and automatically computes position information, eliminating the need for users to perform repeated manual positioning operations or learn complex procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses image copying of the ADAS calibration device and vehicle to obtain positioning information. Instead of direct manual measurement, the system creates visual copies through imaging and extracts position data from these images, simplifying the operation while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If automated positioning is implemented, then efficiency is improved, but positioning accuracy may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning efficiencyVSAvoidpositioning accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automated positioning through image processing algorithms that calculate relative position information between the ADAS calibration device and vehicle. This automated system maintains high accuracy by using precise image coordinate transformations and mathematical calculations rather than manual measurement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides feedback through position adjustment schemes that guide users to optimize positioning. The user equipment analyzes the captured images, determines position accuracy, and provides actionable feedback for adjustment, enabling iterative improvement of positioning precision while maintaining high efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Streamlines the positioning process, improves efficiency, and enhances calibration accuracy by providing a user-friendly adjustment scheme.

Implementation Method 1

obtaining a relevant image of a vehicle acquired by the image acquisition assembly of the ADAS calibration device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentEP4198565B1Positioning method, system and apparatus for ADAS calibration device and readable storage medium

Publication Date: 2026.02.11 AUTEL INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CORP LTD

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AI summary

Disclosed is a positioning method, system and apparatus for an ADAS calibration device and a readable storage medium. Embodiments of the present application can be applied to an ADAS calibration system. The ADAS calibration system includes an ADAS calibration device and a user equipment. The ADAS calibration device includes an image acquisition assembly. The user equipment is communicatively connected to the ADAS calibration device. The method includes: obtaining a relevant image of a vehicle acquired by the image acquisition assembly of the ADAS calibration device by the user equipment, determining position information of the ADAS calibration device relative to the vehicle according to the relevant image of the vehicle by the user equipment, and providing a position adjustment scheme for the ADAS calibration device relative to the vehicle according to the position information by the user equipment, so that a user positions the ADAS calibration device to a preset position relative to the vehicle according to the position adjustment scheme. The present disclosure streamlines a process and improves the efficiency of positioning the ADAS calibration device.