Sensor-Based HD Map Creation with Static-Dynamic Object Filtering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently generating accurate map data and performing localization for autonomous systems using sensor data from RADAR and LIDAR sensors.

Innovation Solution

The system processes RADAR and LIDAR sensor data to differentiate between static and dynamic objects, and uses this information to generate high-definition map data and perform localization operations for autonomous vehicles and machines.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If sensor data from RADAR and LIDAR sensors is processed to generate map data, then the accuracy and detail of the map is improved, but the computational complexity and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemap data accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the sensor data processing by separating static object detection from dynamic object detection. Static objects are identified and excluded from localization calculations, while dynamic objects are retained. This segmentation reduces the complexity of map generation by dividing the problem into manageable parts with different processing requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts and removes dynamic objects from the sensor data before generating the map. By taking out the dynamic objects that would complicate the map structure, the system achieves simpler, more accurate static maps while still maintaining awareness of dynamic elements for localization purposes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic objects are included in the map data, then the map reflects current environmental conditions, but the localization accuracy deteriorates due to false positives

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemap currencyVSAvoidlocalization accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamic filtering by continuously identifying and excluding detected dynamic objects from the map generation process. This dynamic approach allows the map to remain accurate and static in nature, while the system adapts to changing environmental conditions by实时更新 the list of dynamic objects to be excluded.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Area of stationary object

If all sensor data points are processed, then complete environmental coverage is achieved, but the data processing time and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental coverageVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and removes points corresponding to dynamic objects from the sensor data before processing. This extraction reduces the total number of data points that need to be processed for map generation, thereby improving processing efficiency while maintaining complete coverage of static environmental features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs partial processing by focusing computational resources only on static objects for map generation, while handling dynamic objects separately for localization. This partial action approach improves overall processing efficiency by avoiding unnecessary computation on dynamic elements that don't contribute to the static map structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12292495B2Sensor data based map creation for autonomous systems and applications
Publication Date: 2025.05.06 NVIDIA CORP
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AI summary

One or more embodiments of the present disclosure relate to generation of map data. In these or other embodiments, the generation of the map data may include determining whether objects indicated by the sensor data are static objects or dynamic objects. Additionally or alternatively, sensor data may be removed or included in the map data based on determinations as to whether it corresponds to static objects or dynamic objects.