18136084. LIDAR REFLECTIVE FABRIC simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
LIDAR REFLECTIVE FABRIC
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Michael P. Rowe of Pinckney MI (US)
Songtao Wu of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Debasish Banerjee of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Charles R. Rutledge of Tipton MI (US)
Torin C. Peck of Owosso MI (US)
Michael Jones of Orchard Lake MI (US)
LIDAR REFLECTIVE FABRIC - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18136084 titled 'LIDAR REFLECTIVE FABRIC
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a composite material that consists of a black pigment and a textile material. This composite material has specific reflectivity properties towards near infrared electromagnetic radiation and visible light.
- The composite material has a reflectivity of at least 12% towards near infrared electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength ranging from 800 nm to 2500 nm.
- The composite material has a reflectivity of no more than 10% towards visible light with a wavelength ranging from 350 nm to 750 nm.
Potential Applications
- Military applications requiring camouflage from near infrared detection.
- Solar panels or other devices that need to reflect or absorb specific wavelengths of light.
- Clothing or textiles that provide protection from near infrared radiation.
Problems Solved
- Provides a composite material that can selectively reflect or absorb specific wavelengths of light.
- Offers a solution for creating textiles with specific reflectivity properties towards near infrared radiation.
Benefits
- Enhanced camouflage capabilities for military personnel or equipment.
- Improved efficiency of solar panels or other devices that require specific light absorption or reflection.
- Increased protection from near infrared radiation for individuals wearing clothing made from this composite material.
Original Abstract Submitted
A composite material having a black pigment and a textile material. The composite material has a reflectivity toward near infrared electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength from 800 nm to 2500 nm of greater than or equal to 12%, and the composite material has a reflectivity toward visible light having a wavelength from 350 nm to 750 nm of less than or equal to 10%.
