Multi-Angle Magnetic Sensor Layout for Lateral Marker Detection

The patent extends the sensor arrangement from a single line along the vehicle-width direction to multiple sensor array lines extending in different directions (including longitudinal direction). This multi-dimensional arrangement ensures that at least one sensor array line will be substantially orthogonal to the relative moving direction of the magnetic marker regardless of the vehicle's movement mode, thereby maintaining detection reliability across all movement scenarios.

The patent creates a universal detection system where multiple sensor array lines serve different movement scenarios. Each sensor array line is configured to detect magnetic markers when the vehicle moves in specific directions, and the system selects the appropriate array line based on the current movement mode. This makes the detection system adaptable to forward movement, lateral movement, and other movement modes without requiring separate detection systems for each scenario.

The patent divides the sensor system into multiple independent sensor array lines, where each line is responsible for detecting magnetic markers in specific movement scenarios. The control unit segments the detection task by selecting which sensor array line to use based on the current vehicle movement mode. This segmentation reduces the complexity of processing data from all sensors simultaneously while maintaining comprehensive detection coverage.

The patent implements a dynamic selection mechanism where the control unit chooses the appropriate sensor array line based on the real-time movement mode of the vehicle. Instead of continuously processing data from all sensor array lines, the system dynamically activates only the relevant sensors for the current movement scenario, thereby reducing computational complexity and data processing burden while maintaining high detection reliability.