Celestial Positioning System and Method
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190331762A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-31

    申请号:US16455029

    申请日:2019-06-27

    Abstract: In a method of determining the position of an object, raw image data of the sky is recorded using a celestial imaging unit. The last known position, orientation, date, and time data of the object are obtained, and the position of a celestial body is measured. A latitude and longitude of the object is determined by matching the measured celestial body position to the expected celestial body position based on the input parameters. A system for determining a new position of an object comprises a celestial imaging unit configured to record image data of the sky, a signal processing unit, and a signal processing unit configured to receive and store in memory the image data received from the celestial imaging unit. The signal processing unit filters the image to find the positions of celestial objects in the sky. The signal processing unit is further configured to use roll and pitch from an IMU, and date and time from a clock to determine the object's position (latitude and longitude).

    Polarization-Based Mapping and Perception Method and System
    3.
    发明申请
    Polarization-Based Mapping and Perception Method and System 有权
    基于偏振的映射和感知方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160307053A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-20

    申请号:US14836549

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Abstract: A method using Long Wave Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for improved mapping and perception of a roadway or path and for perceiving or detecting obstacles comprises recording raw image data using a polarimeter to obtain polarized images of the roadway or area. The images are then corrected for non-uniformity, optical distortion, and registration. IR and polarization data products are computed, and the resultant data products are converted to a multi-dimensional data set for exploitation. Contrast enhancement algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced object images. The enhanced object images may then be displayed to a user, and/or an annunciator may announce the presence of an object. Further, the vehicle may take evasive action based upon the presence of an object in the roadway.

    Abstract translation: 使用长波红外成像偏振测量法改善路面或路径的映射和感知并且用于感知或检测障碍物的方法包括使用偏振计记录原始图像数据以获得道路或区域的偏振图像。 然后校正图像的不均匀性,光学失真和配准。 计算IR和极化数据产品,并将所得数据产品转换为多维数据集进行挖掘。 对比度增强算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对象图像。 然后可以将增强的对象图像显示给用户,和/或报告器可以宣布对象的存在。 此外,车辆可以基于道路中的物体的存在而采取回避动作。

    Celestial positioning system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10962625B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US16455029

    申请日:2019-06-27

    Abstract: In a method of determining the position of an object, raw image data of the sky is recorded using a celestial imaging unit. The last known position, orientation, date, and time data of the object are obtained, and the position of a celestial body is measured. A latitude and longitude of the object is determined by matching the measured celestial body position to the expected celestial body position based on the input parameters. A system for determining a new position of an object comprises a celestial imaging unit configured to record image data of the sky, a signal processing unit, and a signal processing unit configured to receive and store in memory the image data received from the celestial imaging unit. The signal processing unit filters the image to find the positions of celestial objects in the sky. The signal processing unit is further configured to use roll and pitch from an IMU, and date and time from a clock to determine the object's position (latitude and longitude).

    Polarization-based mapping and perception method and system
    8.
    发明授权
    Polarization-based mapping and perception method and system 有权
    基于偏振的映射和感知方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09589195B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-07

    申请号:US14836549

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Abstract: A method using Long Wave Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for improved mapping and perception of a roadway or path and for perceiving or detecting obstacles comprises recording raw image data using a polarimeter to obtain polarized images of the roadway or area. The images are then corrected for non-uniformity, optical distortion, and registration. IR and polarization data products are computed, and the resultant data products are converted to a multi-dimensional data set for exploitation. Contrast enhancement algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced object images. The enhanced object images may then be displayed to a user, and/or an annunciator may announce the presence of an object. Further, the vehicle may take evasive action based upon the presence of an object in the roadway.

    Abstract translation: 使用长波红外成像偏振测量法改善路面或路径的映射和感知并且用于感知或检测障碍物的方法包括使用偏振计记录原始图像数据以获得道路或区域的偏振图像。 然后校正图像的不均匀性,光学失真和配准。 计算IR和极化数据产品,并将所得数据产品转换为多维数据集进行挖掘。 对比度增强算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对象图像。 然后可以将增强的对象图像显示给用户,和/或报告器可以宣布对象的存在。 此外,车辆可以基于道路中的物体的存在而采取回避动作。

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