View source for 18496849. Method for Detecting Multi-Level Roads on the Basis of GNSS simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)

=Method for Detecting Multi-Level Roads on the Basis of GNSS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Robert Bosch GmbH|Robert Bosch GmbH]]


[[Category:Robert Bosch GmbH]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Tomasz Bien of Ludwigsburg (DE)|Tomasz Bien of Ludwigsburg (DE)]][[Category:Tomasz Bien of Ludwigsburg (DE)]]

==Method for Detecting Multi-Level Roads on the Basis of GNSS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18496849 titled 'Method for Detecting Multi-Level Roads on the Basis of GNSS

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application abstract describes a method for detecting multi-level roads using GNSS technology. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

* Acquiring both actually tracked and theoretically trackable GNSS satellites at a location.
* Generating a point cloud representation using the acquired GNSS satellites.
* Identifying theoretically trackable GNSS satellites that cannot be tracked at the location.
* Detecting a road level based on the positions of the discovered GNSS satellites in a specific region resembling a roadway pattern in the point cloud representation.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in various fields such as urban planning, transportation management, and autonomous driving systems.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of accurately detecting multi-level roads using GNSS data, which can be crucial for navigation and infrastructure planning.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved road detection accuracy, enhanced navigation systems, and better urban development planning.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of advanced GPS navigation systems for vehicles.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of LiDAR technology for road detection and mapping, but this method specifically focuses on utilizing GNSS data for the same purpose.

=== What are the limitations of this technology in terms of road detection accuracy? ===

The accuracy of road detection using this technology may be influenced by factors such as satellite signal interference, urban canyon effects, and signal blockages from tall buildings or natural obstacles.

=== How does this technology compare to traditional methods of road detection and mapping? ===

This technology offers the advantage of using GNSS data, which can provide real-time positioning information and be more cost-effective compared to traditional methods like LiDAR or aerial surveys.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A method for detecting multi-level roads on the basis of GNSS includes (i) acquiring actually tracked GNSS satellites and the theoretically trackable GNSS satellites at a location, (ii) generating a point cloud representation using the actually tracked and the theoretically trackable GNSS satellites, (iii) discovering which theoretically trackable GNSS satellites cannot be tracked at the location, and (iv) detecting a road level as part of the detected positions when, in the point cloud representation, the discovered GNSS satellites are situated in a particular region corresponding to a roadway-like pattern.



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