17835755. APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DISTANCE AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DISTANCE AND METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sang Hyeok Yang of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyun Soo Kim of Yongin-Si (KR)
Tae Ho Jeong of Yongin-Si (KR)
Jang Hyeon Lee of Gunpo-Si (KR)
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DISTANCE AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17835755 titled 'APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DISTANCE AND METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a distance detecting apparatus and method that uses a dual wavelength tuning light source to measure distances based on non-mechanical scanning. The apparatus includes a transmitter optical system, a receiver optical system, and a signal processor.
- The dual wavelength tuning light source can adjust the optical signal's band and fine tunability without mechanical scanning.
- The transmitter optical system sends the transmission optical signal from the dual wavelength tuning light source to the outside.
- The receiver optical system extracts the wavelength difference between the reception optical signal from the outside and the transmission optical signal from the dual wavelength tuning light source.
- The signal processor receives the wavelength difference from the receiver optical system and converts it into distance information.
Potential Applications
- Distance measurement in various fields such as surveying, construction, and robotics.
- Object detection and tracking in autonomous vehicles and drones.
- Industrial automation for precise positioning and alignment.
Problems Solved
- Eliminates the need for mechanical scanning in distance measurement, reducing complexity and potential points of failure.
- Provides accurate distance information without the limitations of traditional methods like ultrasonic or laser-based systems.
Benefits
- Non-mechanical scanning allows for faster and more efficient distance measurement.
- Dual wavelength tuning light source enables precise and reliable distance detection.
- The apparatus can be integrated into existing systems or devices for improved distance measurement capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
A distance detecting apparatus and a method thereof includes a dual wavelength tuning light source configured to transmit a transmission optical signal by performing band tunability and fine tunability on an optical signal based on non-mechanical scanning; a transmitter optical system configured to transmit the transmission optical signal received from the dual wavelength tuning light source to an outside: a receiver optical system configured to extract a wavelength difference between a reception optical signal received from the outside and the transmission optical signal received from the dual wavelength tuning light source; and a signal processor configured to receive the wavelength difference from the receiver optical system and convert the wavelength difference into distance information.
