18337670. LIDAR DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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LIDAR DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Masashige Sato of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Taku Suzuki of Nisshin-shi (JP)

LIDAR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18337670 titled 'LIDAR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a LIDAR device that utilizes frequency analysis to acquire ranging point data and generate groups of ranging points from different data sets.

  • Transmission unit: sends out signals
  • Scanning unit: scans the environment
  • Reception unit: receives signals
  • Data conversion unit: converts data
  • Data holding unit: stores data
  • Frequency analysis unit: analyzes frequencies for ranging point data
  • Point group generator: creates groups of ranging points from analyzed data sets

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in various industries such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, surveying, and mapping.

Problems Solved

This technology improves the accuracy and efficiency of LIDAR systems by utilizing frequency analysis to acquire and process ranging point data.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced data accuracy, faster data processing, and improved performance in various applications.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Enhanced LIDAR Technology for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics"

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional LIDAR systems in terms of cost and performance?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional LIDAR systems.

Are there any limitations or constraints in the implementation of this technology?

The article does not address any potential limitations or constraints that may arise in the implementation of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A LIDAR device includes a transmission unit, a scanning unit, a reception unit, a data conversion unit, a data holding unit, a frequency analysis unit configured to execute frequency analysis to acquire ranging point data, and a point group generator configured to generate a group of ranging points acquired by using a result of frequency analysis on a first analysis target data set and a group of ranging points acquired by using a result of frequency analysis on a second analysis target data set.