公开(公告)号：US06812466B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10255143

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: Christopher J. O'Connor ,  James D. Davis, Jr. ,  Todd R. Vernaz ,  Stephen A. Hawley

Inventor： Christopher J. O'Connor ,  James D. Davis, Jr. ,  Todd R. Vernaz ,  Stephen A. Hawley

IPC: G01J502

CPC classification number: G01S17/026 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/43 ,  E05F2015/434 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/542 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01S7/4868 ,  G01S7/487 ,  G01V8/12

Abstract: In an infrared obstruction detection system, an apparatus is used to detect the presence of ambient light and initiate compensation to minimize the effects of the ambient light on the performance of the system. In one embodiment, the magnitude of the ambient light is measured and an offset proportional to that magnitude is fed to the obstruction detection system such that the data indicative of an obstacle are not obscured. In another embodiment, the apparatus continually monitors the effect of ambient light and adjusts the obstacle detection information during the changing states of the ambient light detected.

Abstract translation: 在红外障碍物检测系统中，使用装置来检测环境光的存在并启动补偿以最小化环境光对系统性能的影响。 在一个实施例中，测量环境光的大小，并且与该幅度成比例的偏移被馈送到障碍物检测系统，使得指示障碍物的数据不被遮蔽。 在另一个实施例中，设备连续地监视环境光的影响，并且在检测到的环境光的改变状态期间调整障碍物检测信息。

公开(公告)号：US06720884B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US10029062

申请日：2001-12-20

Applicant: Christopher J. O'Connor ,  James D. Davis, Jr.

Inventor： Christopher J. O'Connor ,  James D. Davis, Jr.

IPC: G08B2300

CPC classification number: G01S7/4813 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R2011/0021 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/88

Abstract: An obstacle detection system for vehicular environments including a monitoring sensor system and a mounting system is disclosed. An installer can make aiming adjustments, in the factory or field, to account for tolerance stack-up. The system includes a housing for mounting the monitoring sensor system to minimize cross-talk and interference between transmitter and receiver sections, to limit sensor system movement, and to enable gross and fine aiming adjustments. In one embodiment, a circuit board is disposed within a cradle assembly which, in turn, is mounted in or integral to the housing to position the obstacle detection sensor as necessary. The cradle in one embodiment is an enclosure for the circuit board. The sensor housing is mounted to the interior vehicle trim, door panel, and/or door sheet metal and ensures consistent mounting regardless of interior trim or factory installation variations. Integral adjustment mechanisms are incorporated for adjusting the orientation of the sensor system. The circuit board may be comprised of plural subsections interconnected by flexible circuit board, enabling accurate alignment of each subsection with respect to the environment to be monitored.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于包括监视传感器系统和安装系统的车辆环境的障碍物检测系统。 安装人员可以在工厂或现场进行瞄准调整，以考虑公差叠加。 该系统包括用于安装监测传感器系统以最小化发射器和接收器部分之间的串扰和干扰的壳体，以限制传感器系统运动，并且能够进行粗略和精细的瞄准调节。 在一个实施例中，电路板设置在支架组件内，根据需要，支架组件依次安装在壳体中或与壳体一体形成以定位障碍物检测传感器。 一个实施例中的支架是用于电路板的外壳。 传感器外壳安装在内部车辆装饰件，门板和/或门板金属上，并确保一致的安装，无论内饰或工厂安装的变化如何。 整合调整机构用于调整传感器系统的方向。 电路板可以由多个通过柔性电路板互连的子部分组成，使每个子部分能够相对于待监测的环境精确对准。

公开(公告)号：USD395837S

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US73648

申请日：1997-07-14

Applicant: James D. Davis, Jr.

Designer： James D. Davis, Jr.