17961885. PREDICTION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING WITH VEHICLE SENSOR simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 PREDICTION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING WITH VEHICLE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PREDICTION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING WITH VEHICLE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
PREDICTION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING WITH VEHICLE SENSOR
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Oded Bialer of Petah Tivak (IL)
Siddhartha Gupta of Rochester Hills MI (US)
PREDICTION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING WITH VEHICLE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961885 titled 'PREDICTION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING WITH VEHICLE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for controlling the operation of a vehicle using sensors, including a radar unit, to gather data about a scene and determine the status of pedestrians in relation to the vehicle.
- The system includes one or more sensors connected to the vehicle, such as a radar unit.
- A command unit processes the data obtained by the sensors, determining the orientation angle, Doppler frequency, and distance of pedestrians from the road border.
- The orientation angle is based on the pedestrian's heading relative to the road direction, helping designate the pedestrian's status as either crossing or not crossing.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, pedestrian detection systems, and advanced driver assistance systems.
Problems Solved
The system helps improve pedestrian safety by accurately determining their status in relation to the vehicle, reducing the risk of accidents.
Benefits
- Enhanced pedestrian safety - Improved decision-making for vehicle operation - Potential for reducing accidents and injuries
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles - Transportation companies for fleet management systems - Urban planning for pedestrian safety initiatives
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be pedestrian detection systems in vehicles that use cameras and sensors to identify pedestrians in the vehicle's vicinity.
What are the specific technical specifications of the sensors used in this system?
The abstract does not provide detailed information on the specific technical specifications of the sensors used in the system.
How does the system differentiate between pedestrians and other objects in the scene?
The abstract does not mention how the system differentiates between pedestrians and other objects in the scene based on the data obtained from the sensors.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system of controlling operation of a vehicle includes one or more sensors operatively connected to the vehicle. The sensors are configured to obtain respective data of a scene and include a radar unit. A command unit is adapted to receive the respective data and includes a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The command unit is configured to determine an orientation angle of a pedestrian in the scene, a Doppler frequency of the pedestrian and a distance of the pedestrian from a border of a road, based in part on the respective data. The orientation angle is based on a heading of the pedestrian relative to a direction of a road. The command unit is configured to designate a status of the pedestrian as either crossing or not crossing based on the distance, the orientation angle and the Doppler frequency of the pedestrian.
