17946322. DOPPLER RADAR RESOLUTION BASED ON INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT OF VEHICLE simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

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DOPPLER RADAR RESOLUTION BASED ON INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT OF VEHICLE

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Oded Bialer of Petach Tikva (IL)

DOPPLER RADAR RESOLUTION BASED ON INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT OF VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17946322 titled 'DOPPLER RADAR RESOLUTION BASED ON INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT OF VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a system in a vehicle that uses radar technology to detect and track objects around the vehicle. The system includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a controller to process the reflections obtained from the radar system. The system also utilizes information from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to estimate the range, azimuth angle, and relative velocity of the objects. The operation of the vehicle is then controlled based on this information.

  • Transmitter and receiver of radar system in vehicle
  • Controller processes reflections to estimate range, azimuth angle, and relative velocity of objects
  • Utilizes information from inertial measurement unit (IMU) for accuracy
  • Controls vehicle operation based on object information

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in autonomous vehicles, collision avoidance systems, and traffic management systems.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in improving road safety, reducing accidents, and enhancing overall driving experience.

Benefits

The system provides real-time information about surrounding objects, enhances situational awareness, and improves decision-making for vehicle control.

Potential Commercial Applications

Commercial applications include automotive industry for self-driving cars, transportation companies for fleet management, and smart city initiatives for traffic optimization.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be radar systems used in military applications for object detection and tracking.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle adverse weather conditions?

The system's ability to accurately detect and track objects in adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow, or fog is not addressed in the abstract.

What is the cost implication of implementing this technology in vehicles?

The abstract does not mention the cost implications of integrating this radar system into vehicles and whether it would be feasible for mass adoption.


Original Abstract Submitted

A system in a vehicle includes a transmitter of a radar system to transmit energy and a receiver of the radar system to receive reflections based on reflection of the energy transmitted by the transmitter by one or more objects. The system also includes a controller to process the reflections obtained during a predefined duration to estimate a range, azimuth angle, and relative velocity for each of the one or more objects by obtaining acceleration information from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) of the vehicle. An operation of the vehicle is controlled based on information about the one or more objects from the radar system.