REFRACTIVE BEAM STEERING DEVICE USEFUL FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE LIDAR

    公开(公告)号:US20180039073A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-08

    申请号:US15227622

    申请日:2016-08-03

    Abstract: An illustrative example device for steering radiation includes an optic component including a plurality of concave surfaces on at least one side of the optic component, a plurality of radiation sources respectively aligned with the plurality of concave surfaces, and at least one actuator that selectively moves the optic component relative to the plurality of light sources to selectively change a direction of respective beams of radiation passing through the plurality of concave surfaces.

    Vehicle imager assembly with localized window defogging
    2.
    发明授权
    Vehicle imager assembly with localized window defogging 有权
    车辆成像仪组装与局部窗口除雾

    公开(公告)号:US09395538B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14497570

    申请日:2014-09-26

    Abstract: An imager assembly adapted to capture an image proximate to a vehicle includes a camera and a heater element. The camera is configured to capture an image of a field-of-view about a vehicle through a window of the vehicle. The heater element is configured to direct heat toward a portion of the window that intersects the field-of-view for defogging the portion of the window. The heater element is located outside of the field-of-view.

    Abstract translation: 适于捕获靠近车辆的图像的成像器组件包括照相机和加热器元件。 相机被配置为通过车辆的窗口捕获关于车辆的视场的图像。 加热器元件构造成将热量引导到与视野相交的窗口的一部分,以使窗口的部分脱雾。 加热器元件位于视野外。

    Multi-purpose camera device for use on a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10023120B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US15084856

    申请日:2016-03-30

    Abstract: An illustrative example camera device includes a sensor that is configured to detect radiation. A first portion of the sensor has a first field of vision and is used for a first imaging function. A distortion correction prism directs radiation outside the first field of vision toward the sensor. A lens element between the distortion correcting prism and the sensor includes a surface at an oblique angle relative to a sensor axis. The lens element directs radiation from the distortion correcting prism toward a second portion of the sensor that has a second field of vision and is used for a second imaging function. The sensor provides a first output for the first imaging function based on radiation detected at the first portion of the sensor. The sensor provides a second output for the second imaging function based on radiation detection at the second portion.

    Multi-Purpose Camera Device For Use On A Vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US20170282795A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-05

    申请号:US15084856

    申请日:2016-03-30

    Abstract: An illustrative example camera device includes a sensor that is configured to detect radiation. A first portion of the sensor has a first field of vision and is used for a first imaging function. A distortion correction prism directs radiation outside the first field of vision toward the sensor. A lens element between the distortion correcting prism and the sensor includes a surface at an oblique angle relative to a sensor axis. The lens element directs radiation from the distortion correcting prism toward a second portion of the sensor that has a second field of vision and is used for a second imaging function. The sensor provides a first output for the first imaging function based on radiation detected at the first portion of the sensor. The sensor provides a second output for the second imaging function based on radiation detection at the second portion.

    Multiple imager camera
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09621874B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-11

    申请号:US14472910

    申请日:2014-08-29

    CPC classification number: H04N13/207 H04N5/2253 H04N5/2258

    Abstract: A multiple imager camera includes a block, an imager, and an alignment apparatus. The block is configured to direct an image to a plurality of imagers located proximate to a plurality of apertures defined by the block. The imager of the plurality of imagers is configured to receive the image through an aperture of the plurality of apertures. The alignment apparatus is interposed between the block and the imager. The alignment apparatus is configured to allow for six degrees of freedom to align the imager with the image. The six degrees of freedom include adjustment along a x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis of the aperture, and adjustment about a pitch-axis, a yaw-axis, and a roll-axis of the aperture. The alignment apparatus is further configured to fixedly couple the imager to the block after the imager is aligned with the image.

    Dual mode optical rain sensing device

    公开(公告)号:US09840232B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-12

    申请号:US15237746

    申请日:2016-08-16

    Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a device for detecting rain or a substance on a windshield includes at least one radiation source, an internal reflection sensor situated to detect at least some of a first portion of the radiation that reflects from the windshield. The internal reflection sensor provides a first output that has a characteristic that differs based on whether at least one raindrop is on the windshield. A scattered reflection sensor is situated to detect at least some of a second portion of the radiation reflecting from rain near the windshield or a substance on the windshield. The scattered reflection sensor provides a second output indicative of an amount of radiation incident on the scattered reflection sensor. A processor is configured to determine a condition of the windshield based on the first output and the second output.

    Vehicle optical sensor system
    10.
    发明授权
    Vehicle optical sensor system 有权
    车载光学传感器系统

    公开(公告)号:US09506803B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US14488741

    申请日:2014-09-17

    Abstract: An optical sensor system adapted to operate through a window of a vehicle includes a lens, a plurality of optoelectronic devices, and an optical device. The lens is configured to direct light from a field-of-view toward a focal plane. The plurality of optoelectronic devices are arranged proximate to the focal plane. The plurality of optoelectronic devices includes a first optoelectronic device operable to detect an image from a first portion of the field-of-view, and a second optoelectronic device operable to detect light from a second portion of the field-of-view distinct from the first portion. The optical device is configured to direct light from outside the field-of-view toward the second portion.

    Abstract translation: 适于通过车辆的窗户操作的光学传感器系统包括透镜,多个光电子器件和光学器件。 透镜被配置为将光从视场朝向焦平面引导。 多个光电子器件被布置在焦平面附近。 多个光电子器件包括可操作以从视场的第一部分检测图像的第一光电子器件,以及第二光电子器件,其可操作以检测不同于视场的视场的第二部分的光 第一部分。 光学装置被配置为将光从外部的视野引向第二部分。

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