公开(公告)号：US09568600B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14197404

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Stephen W. Alland

IPC: G01S13/44 ,  H01Q21/08 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/28 ,  G01S7/292 ,  G01S7/35 ,  G01S13/00 ,  G01S13/42 ,  H01Q21/06

CPC classification number: G01S13/4454 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/2813 ,  G01S7/2925 ,  G01S7/354 ,  G01S13/003 ,  G01S13/424 ,  G01S13/931 ,  H01Q21/065 ,  H01Q21/08

Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna for a radar system that includes a receive antenna, a first transmit antenna, and a second transmit antenna. The receive antenna is configured to detect radar signals reflected by a target toward the receive antenna. The first transmit antenna is formed of a first vertical array of radiator elements. The second transmit antenna is formed of a second vertical array of radiator elements distinct from the first vertical array. The second transmit antenna is vertically offset from the first transmit antenna by a vertical offset distance selected so an elevation angle to the target can be determined.

Abstract translation: 一种用于雷达系统的多输入多输出（MIMO）天线，包括接收天线，第一发射天线和第二发射天线。 接收天线被配置为检测由目标朝向接收天线反射的雷达信号。 第一发射天线由散热器元件的第一垂直阵列形成。 第二发射天线由与第一垂直阵列不同的散热器元件的第二垂直阵列形成。 第二发射天线与第一发射天线垂直偏移所选择的垂直偏移距离，因此可以确定与目标的仰角。

公开(公告)号：US09541639B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14880376

申请日：2015-10-12

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： James F. Searcy ,  Stephen W. Alland

IPC: G01S13/44 ,  H01Q21/08 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/28 ,  G01S7/292 ,  G01S7/35 ,  G01S13/00 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S13/93 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  H01Q1/32

CPC classification number: G01S13/4454 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/2813 ,  G01S7/2925 ,  G01S7/354 ,  G01S13/003 ,  G01S13/424 ,  G01S13/931 ,  H01Q1/3233 ,  H01Q21/065 ,  H01Q21/08

Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna for a radar system includes a receive antenna, a first transmit-antenna-arrangement, and a second transmit-antenna-arrangement. The receive-antenna is configured to detect radar-signals reflected by a target toward the receive-antenna. The first transmit-antenna-arrangement includes a first vertical-array of radiator elements and a second vertical-array of radiator elements. The first transmit-antenna-arrangement is configured so the first vertical-array can be selectively coupled to a transmitter independent of the second vertical-array. The second transmit-antenna-arrangement includes a third vertical-array of radiator elements and a fourth vertical-array of radiator elements. The second transmit-antenna-arrangement is configured so the third vertical-array can be selectively coupled to a transmitter independent of the fourth vertical-array. The second transmit-antenna-arrangement is vertically offset from the first transmit-antenna-arrangement by a vertical offset distance selected so an elevation angle to the target can be determined by the receive-antenna.

Abstract translation: 用于雷达系统的多输入多输出（MIMO）天线包括接收天线，第一发射天线布置和第二发射天线布置。 接收天线被配置为检测由目标朝向接收天线反射的雷达信号。 第一发射天线装置包括散热器元件的第一垂直阵列和散热器元件的第二垂直阵列。 第一发射天线布置被配置为使得第一垂直阵列可以独立于第二垂直阵列选择性地耦合到发射器。 第二发射天线装置包括散热器元件的第三垂直阵列和散热器元件的第四垂直阵列。 第二发射天线布置被配置为使得第三垂直阵列可以独立于第四垂直阵列选择性地耦合到发射器。 第二发射天线布置与第一发射天线布置垂直偏移所选择的垂直偏移距离，从而可以由接收天线确定与目标的仰角。

公开(公告)号：US09541637B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14445569

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： James F Searcy ,  Stephen W. Alland

IPC: G01S13/18 ,  G01S13/28 ,  G01S13/34 ,  G01S13/58 ,  G01S13/93 ,  H03M7/30 ,  G01S7/28 ,  G01S7/35

CPC classification number: G01S13/28 ,  G01S7/2806 ,  G01S7/354 ,  G01S13/18 ,  G01S13/343 ,  G01S13/584 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2007/356 ,  G01S2013/9392 ,  H03M7/30

Abstract: A radar system includes a controller equipped with memory for storing data. The controller is configured to receive a time-domain signal representative of a reflected signal detected by an antenna, and transform the time-domain signal into a plurality of range datasets. Each range dataset corresponds to one of the plurality of chirps, each range dataset is represented by a series of values assigned to a plurality of range bins, and each of the values includes a sign bit. The controller is also configured to compress the plurality of range datasets by storing in the memory a portion of each of the values assigned to at least one of the plurality of range bins, wherein the portion is defined to exclude a first number of redundant sign bits of each value. The controller may further compress the portion by retaining a second number of bits of the data by excluding some of the least significant bits of each value.

Abstract translation: 雷达系统包括配备有用于存储数据的存储器的控制器。 控制器被配置为接收表示由天线检测的反射信号的时域信号，并将时域信号变换为多个范围数据集。 每个范围数据集对应于多个啁啾中的一个，每个范围数据集由分配给多个范围仓的一系列值表示，并且每个值包括符号位。 控制器还被配置为通过在存储器中存储分配给多个范围区中的至少一个范围区的每个值的一部分来压缩多个范围数据集，其中该部分被定义为排除第一数量的冗余符号位 的每个值。 控制器可以通过排除每个值的一些最低有效位来保留数据的第二数量位来进一步压缩该部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160033632A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14880376

申请日：2015-10-12

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： James F. Searcy ,  Stephen W. Alland

IPC: G01S13/44

CPC classification number: G01S13/4454 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/2813 ,  G01S7/2925 ,  G01S7/354 ,  G01S13/003 ,  G01S13/424 ,  G01S13/931 ,  H01Q1/3233 ,  H01Q21/065 ,  H01Q21/08

Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna for a radar system includes a receive antenna, a first transmit-antenna-arrangement, and a second transmit-antenna-arrangement. The receive-antenna is configured to detect radar-signals reflected by a target toward the receive-antenna. The first transmit-antenna-arrangement includes a first vertical-array of radiator elements and a second vertical-array of radiator elements. The first transmit-antenna-arrangement is configured so the first vertical-array can be selectively coupled to a transmitter independent of the second vertical-array. The second transmit-antenna-arrangement includes a third vertical-array of radiator elements and a fourth vertical-array of radiator elements. The second transmit-antenna-arrangement is configured so the third vertical-array can be selectively coupled to a transmitter independent of the fourth vertical-array. The second transmit-antenna-arrangement is vertically offset from the first transmit-antenna-arrangement by a vertical offset distance selected so an elevation angle to the target can be determined by the receive-antenna.

Abstract translation: 用于雷达系统的多输入多输出（MIMO）天线包括接收天线，第一发射天线布置和第二发射天线布置。 接收天线被配置为检测由目标朝向接收天线反射的雷达信号。 第一发射天线装置包括散热器元件的第一垂直阵列和散热器元件的第二垂直阵列。 第一发射天线布置被配置为使得第一垂直阵列可以独立于第二垂直阵列选择性地耦合到发射器。 第二发射天线装置包括散热器元件的第三垂直阵列和散热器元件的第四垂直阵列。 第二发射天线布置被配置为使得第三垂直阵列可以独立于第四垂直阵列选择性地耦合到发射器。 第二发射天线布置与第一发射天线布置垂直偏移所选择的垂直偏移距离，从而可以由接收天线确定与目标的仰角。

公开(公告)号：US09063230B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US14073489

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Stephen W. Alland ,  Shawn Shi

IPC: G01S13/93 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S7/02 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/32 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q15/04 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q21/08

CPC classification number: G01S13/867 ,  G01S7/025 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2013/9392 ,  H01Q1/1271 ,  H01Q1/3291 ,  H01Q9/0435 ,  H01Q15/04 ,  H01Q21/0075 ,  H01Q21/08

Abstract: A sensor module configured to be located behind a window of a vehicle to detect an object through the window and about the vehicle. The module includes a radar unit with an antenna and a controller. The antenna emits and/or receives a radar signal through the window with a selected or preferred polarization. The polarization determines a preferred angle of propagation of the radar signal through the window based on reflection characteristics of the window that vary with impingement angle and transmitted polarization. By varying the transmitted polarization vs. beam direction when a directional antenna is used, the signal propagating through the windshield can be maximized to enhance object detection over a range of signal directions. Also, by varying the transmitted polarization when an omnidirectional type antenna is used, the object can be ‘illuminated’ with variable intensity and detected with variable sensitivity.

Abstract translation: 传感器模块，被配置为位于车辆的窗后方，以通过窗口和车辆来检测物体。 该模块包括具有天线和控制器的雷达单元。 天线通过具有选定或优选极化的窗口发射和/或接收雷达信号。 基于根据冲击角和透射偏振变化的窗口的反射特性，偏振确定雷达信号通过窗口的优选传播角度。 通过在使用定向天线时改变透射偏振与光束方向，可以使通过挡风玻璃传播的信号最大化，以增强信号方向范围内的物体检测。 而且，当使用全向天线时，通过改变透射极化，物体可以以可变的强度“照亮”并以可变的灵敏度进行检测。

公开(公告)号：US09952319B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14962092

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： James F. Searcy ,  Alebel Hassen Arage ,  Stephen W. Alland ,  Siyang Cao

IPC: G01S13/28 ,  G01S7/292 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G01S7/288

CPC classification number: G01S13/288 ,  G01S7/038 ,  G01S7/2921 ,  G01S13/42 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2007/2883 ,  H04B7/0413

Abstract: A Pseudo-Random Phase Modulation (PRPM) multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radar system suitable for use on an automated vehicle includes a first transmit-antenna that transmits a first transmit-signal generated by a first PRPM-code, a second transmit-antenna that transmits a second transmit-signal generated by a second PRPM-code, a receive-antenna used to detect a first reflected-signal arising from the first transmit-signal and a second reflected-signal arising from the second transmit-signal, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the receive-antenna and is operable to generate the first PRPM-code and the second PRPM-code. The controller is configured to generate a first sub-channel-output based on a down-converted-signal from the receive-antenna and the first PRPM-code, generate a second sub-channel-output based on the down-converted-signal from the receive-antenna and the second PRPM-code, determine a first residue-signal based on the second sub-channel-output, and determine a first residue-removed-signal by subtracting the first residue-signal from the first sub-channel-output.