Multi-Radar Target Selection for Complex ADAS Traffic Simulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multi-radar target simulators face limitations in simulating a large number of targets, random targets, and complex traffic scenarios, with low degree of freedom in test environment setup, particularly for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Innovation Solution

A system and method for generating target information that allows a multi-radar target simulator to simulate multiple targets and random traffic by arranging objects within radar detection ranges, selecting relevant targets, and controlling simulator signals to create a complex test environment without considering target position or number.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the number of simulated targets is increased, then the performance evaluation capability is improved, but the device complexity and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance evaluation capabilityVSAvoidsimulator complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the simulation process into distinct functional modules: a target management module that handles target generation and tracking, a scenario configuration module that defines test environments, and a performance evaluation module that analyzes results. This modular segmentation allows the simulator to handle multiple targets without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as each module independently manages its specific functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal target management system that can handle various target types (stationary, moving, random trajectories) through a single integrated platform. The scenario configuration module provides multi-functionality by allowing users to define different test environments and evaluation criteria without requiring separate simulation systems, thereby improving performance evaluation capability while controlling device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the number of simulated targets is increased, then the test environment realism is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetest environment realismVSAvoidscenario configuration ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action through pre-configured scenario templates that define common test environments (e.g., urban traffic, highway scenarios) with predetermined target distributions and evaluation criteria. Users can select and modify these templates rather than configuring everything from scratch, which maintains test environment realism while significantly improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The target management module implements self-service functionality by automatically generating target trajectories, managing target lifecycles, and adapting scenario parameters based on simulation progress. The system self-adjusts target positions and behaviors according to defined scenario rules without requiring manual intervention for each target, thereby maintaining realism while reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If the simulator performance is updated to simulate more targets, then the productivity is improved, but the ease of manufacture and system modification complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetarget simulation capacityVSAvoidsystem update ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic target management system where the simulator can adaptively adjust the number of simulated targets based on computational resources and scenario requirements. The system dynamically allocates processing power to target management tasks versus other simulation functions, allowing productivity to be optimized without requiring fixed hardware configurations or complex manufacturing updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes to control simulation capacity by adjusting software-defined parameters such as target update frequency, trajectory complexity, and evaluation sampling rates. These parameter adjustments allow the system to simulate more targets when needed without physical hardware modifications, thereby improving productivity while maintaining ease of manufacture and simple system updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12578431B2System and method of generating target information for a multi-radar target simulator
Publication Date: 2026.03.17 HYUNDAI AUTOEVER
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AI summary

A system for generating target information for a multi-radar target simulator includes: a modelling unit configured to generate a plurality of objects so as to be located within a plurality of radar detection ranges of a front radar sensor; an object arranging unit configured to arrange the plurality of objects located in each of the plurality of radar detection ranges in a distance order and select at least two objects among the plurality of arranged objects based on an order close to the front radar sensor and the same travelling direction; and a simulator control unit configured to select at least two objects as targets from the at least two objects selected by the object arranging unit as targets and control a multi-radar target simulator by using information about said at least two selected targets.