MILLIMETER-WAVE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR PARKING ASSISTANCE
    2.
    发明公开
    MILLIMETER-WAVE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR PARKING ASSISTANCE 审中-公开
    MILLIMETER-WAVE传感器系统用于停车辅助

    公开(公告)号:EP3311192A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-25

    申请号:EP15745577.5

    申请日:2015-06-17

    申请人: Novelic D.O.O.

    摘要: The present invention relates to a parking support Apparatus and Method of operation comprising of an mm-wave radar sensor, having an integrated mm-wave IC front end. The proposed Apparatus is capable of detecting the parking obstacle object distance and angle, having inherently low cost system topology, suitable as a replacement in functionality for the commonly used ultrasound sensors. The proposed apparatus topology consist of one transmitting and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology with one down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on FMCW radar, CW radar and Doppler radar, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes integer values from 1 and larger. The specific proposed method of operation is adjusted to a dedicated application. A combination of more than one proposed apparatus enables smart observation of the parking area in front of the moving platform with wired or wireless connection to the information evaluation and control entity. The proposed apparatus topology with lower complexity consist of one transmit and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology without any down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on CW radar operation, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes values from 1 to 3. The system operation topology allows full distance and obstacle angle calculation by the apparatus itself in one topology solution or to have the information being calculated, combining more sensors, using low complexity apparatus topologies, also proposed in this innovation. The integration of the proposed apparatus in the vehicle bumper is inherently possible and may be optically and functionally provided as an efficient replacement for ultrasound parking assist systems. The complete proposed sensor apparatus topologies with integrated antennae, mm-wave IC and digital processing parts may be realized in a module smaller than 1×1×0.5 cm and operating in the 77-81 GHz band.

    MILLIMETRE-WAVE SEAT OCCUPATION RADAR SENSOR
    3.
    发明公开
    MILLIMETRE-WAVE SEAT OCCUPATION RADAR SENSOR 有权
    MILLIMETERWELLEN-RADARSENSORFÜRSITZBELEGUNG

    公开(公告)号:EP3131792A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-22

    申请号:EP15738493.4

    申请日:2015-04-15

    申请人: NOVELIC D.O.O.

    IPC分类号: B60R21/015 B60N2/00

    摘要: The present invention discloses a mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for seat occupation detection applications. The key system relevant components are utilization of mm-wave integrated radar, specific planar high-gain antenna radiation pattern, and analyzing of the heartbeat and optionally also respiratory dynamics. The method of operation calculates probability of the seat occupation event regarding: detection of the passenger on the seat, detection of a baby or a child on the seat, detection of the presence of a baby or a child in the vehicle after the driver has left the vehicle, detection of the human or animal presence of intrusion in specific vehicle environment. In case that probability is above a predefined threshold, typically the interaction with vehicle control system is initiated using arbitrary automotive interfaces. Corresponding predefined actions are taken in that case. The predefined actions could be one or combination of the following: audio signal alerts to driver, inside cabin light condition change, engine operation condition change, opening of the windows or corresponding communication using arbitrary wireless means to outside vehicle environment. Optionally, the system is utilizing additional parameters like vehicle cabin temperature and/or timing information about engine stop and driver leaving the car. Preferably, the system is using 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz integrated radar front end working in Doppler operation mode, with 4×4 Tx and Rx planar radiation elements, with physical size typically in the range 4×2×1 cm, or smaller.

    摘要翻译: 本发明公开了一种用于座椅占用检测应用的车辆中部署的毫米波雷达传感器。 关键系统相关组件是使用mm波综合雷达,特定平面高增益天线辐射模式,以及心跳和任选的呼吸动力学分析。 操作方法计算座椅占用事件的概率:关于座椅上的乘客的检测,座椅上的婴儿或儿童的检测,驾驶员离开后检测到车辆中的婴儿或儿童的存在 车辆,特定车辆环境中人或动物入侵的检测。 在概率高于预定阈值的情况下,通常使用任意的汽车接口启动与车辆控制系统的交互。 在这种情况下采取相应的预定义动作。 预定义的动作可以是以下之一或组合:对驾驶员的音频信号警报,车厢内的灯条件改变,发动机操作状态改变,窗口打开或使用任意无线装置对应的通信到车外环境。 可选地,系统正在利用附加参数,例如车厢温度和/或关于发动机停止和驾驶员离开汽车的定时信息。 优选地,系统使用以多普勒操作模式工作的60GHz或77-79GHz集成雷达前端,具有4×4个Tx和Rx平面辐射元件,物理尺寸通常在4×2×1cm或更小的范围内 。

    MILLIMETRE-WAVE SEAT OCCUPATION RADAR SENSOR
    5.
    发明授权
    MILLIMETRE-WAVE SEAT OCCUPATION RADAR SENSOR 有权
    MILLIMETER-WAVE座椅占位雷达传感器

    公开(公告)号:EP3131792B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-21

    申请号:EP15738493.4

    申请日:2015-04-15

    申请人: NOVELIC D.O.O.

    IPC分类号: B60R21/015 B60N2/00

    摘要: The present invention discloses a mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for seat occupation detection applications. The key system relevant components are utilization of mm-wave integrated radar, specific planar high-gain antenna radiation pattern, and analyzing of the heartbeat and optionally also respiratory dynamics. The method of operation calculates probability of the seat occupation event regarding: detection of the passenger on the seat, detection of a baby or a child on the seat, detection of the presence of a baby or a child in the vehicle after the driver has left the vehicle, detection of the human or animal presence of intrusion in specific vehicle environment. In case that probability is above a predefined threshold, typically the interaction with vehicle control system is initiated using arbitrary automotive interfaces. Corresponding predefined actions are taken in that case. The predefined actions could be one or combination of the following: audio signal alerts to driver, inside cabin light condition change, engine operation condition change, opening of the windows or corresponding communication using arbitrary wireless means to outside vehicle environment. Optionally, the system is utilizing additional parameters like vehicle cabin temperature and/or timing information about engine stop and driver leaving the car. Preferably, the system is using 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz integrated radar front end working in Doppler operation mode, with 4×4 Tx and Rx planar radiation elements, with physical size typically in the range 4×2×1 cm, or smaller.