公开(公告)号：US20200025895A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-23

申请号：US16380697

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS US, LLC

Inventor： Patrick Gilliland ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Brad Short ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01S7/486 ,  H04N13/167 ,  H04N13/172 ,  H04N13/25 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/87

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The sensor generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.

公开(公告)号：US20190174076A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16272511

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS US, LLC

Inventor： Roger Stettner ,  Bradley Short ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Thomas Laux ,  Laurent Heughebaert

IPC: H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N13/189

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging system includes a ladar sensor with a first field of view adapted to produce a three-dimensional image. The system also includes a visible light camera with a second field of view overlapping the first field of view and adapted to produce a two-dimensional image output. At least one digital processor is connected to the ladar sensor and the visible light camera and adapted to merge the three-dimensional image output with the two-dimensional image output into a three-dimensional point cloud output.

公开(公告)号：US20200333437A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16912120

申请日：2020-06-25

Applicant: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

Inventor： Howard Bailey ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Barton Goldstein ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Brad Short ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A dual mode ladar system includes a laser transmitter having a wavelength of operation and a modulator connected thereto to impose a modulation thereon. The modulator is configured to impose amplitude modulation and/or frequency modulation. Diffusing optics illuminate a field of view and an array of light sensitive detectors each produce an electrical response signal from a reflected portion of the laser light output.

公开(公告)号：US10732264B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-04

申请号：US16271096

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

Inventor： Howard Bailey ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Barton Goldstein ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Brad Short ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/26

Abstract: A dual mode ladar system includes a laser transmitter having a wavelength of operation and a modulator connected thereto to impose a modulation thereon. The modulator is configured to impose amplitude modulation and/or frequency modulation. Diffusing optics illuminate a field of view and an array of light sensitive detectors each produce an electrical response signal from a reflected portion of the laser light output.

公开(公告)号：US10557926B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-11

申请号：US15720310

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS US, LLC

Inventor： Patrick Gilliland ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Brad Short ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01S7/486 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  H04N13/167 ,  H04N13/172 ,  H04N13/25 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/87

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The sensor generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.

公开(公告)号：US20180275248A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15888220

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

Inventor： Howard Bailey ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Barton Goldstein ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Brad Short ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/10

CPC classification number: G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/4814 ,  G01S7/4815 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/102 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A ladar sensor assembly includes a semiconductor laser and a diffusing optic for illuminating a field of view utilizing modulated laser light from the semiconductor laser. A lens is configured to receive the modulated laser light reflected off at least one object. An array of light sensitive detectors are configured to receive the modulated laser light received by the lens. The assembly further includes at least one piezoelectric actuator operatively connected to the lens for dynamically positioning a focal plane of the received modulated laser light on the array of light sensitive detectors.

公开(公告)号：US11604255B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US16912120

申请日：2020-06-25

Applicant: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

Inventor： Howard Bailey ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Barton Goldstein ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Brad Short ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/894 ,  G01S17/26

Abstract: A dual mode ladar system includes a laser transmitter having a wavelength of operation and a modulator connected thereto to impose a modulation thereon. The modulator is configured to impose amplitude modulation and/or frequency modulation. Diffusing optics illuminate a field of view and an array of light sensitive detectors each produce an electrical response signal from a reflected portion of the laser light output.

公开(公告)号：US20210293964A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17208665

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS US, LLC

Inventor： Patrick Gilliland ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Brad Short ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01S17/894 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S7/481

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The sensor generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.

公开(公告)号：US10955532B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16380697

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS US, LLC

Inventor： Patrick Gilliland ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Brad Short ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01S7/4863 ,  H04N13/167 ,  H04N13/172 ,  H04N13/25 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S17/87

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The sensor generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.

公开(公告)号：US10241196B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US15888220

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC

Inventor： Howard Bailey ,  Patrick Gilliland ,  Barton Goldstein ,  Laurent Heughebaert ,  Brad Short ,  Joseph Spagnolia ,  Roger Stettner

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A ladar sensor assembly includes a semiconductor laser and a diffusing optic for illuminating a field of view utilizing modulated laser light from the semiconductor laser. A lens is configured to receive the modulated laser light reflected off at least one object. An array of light sensitive detectors are configured to receive the modulated laser light received by the lens. The assembly further includes at least one piezoelectric actuator operatively connected to the lens for dynamically positioning a focal plane of the received modulated laser light on the array of light sensitive detectors.