View source for 18514086. Vehicle Sensor Verification and Calibration simplified abstract (WAYMO LLC)

=Vehicle Sensor Verification and Calibration=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:WAYMO LLC|WAYMO LLC]]


[[Category:WAYMO LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Stephanie Mcarthur of Mountain View CA (US)|Stephanie Mcarthur of Mountain View CA (US)]][[Category:Stephanie Mcarthur of Mountain View CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Mark Alexander Shand of Palo Alto CA (US)|Mark Alexander Shand of Palo Alto CA (US)]][[Category:Mark Alexander Shand of Palo Alto CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Colin Braley of Mountain View CA (US)|Colin Braley of Mountain View CA (US)]][[Category:Colin Braley of Mountain View CA (US)]]

==Vehicle Sensor Verification and Calibration - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18514086 titled 'Vehicle Sensor Verification and Calibration

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a method for detecting a sensor-testing trigger in a vehicle, obtaining sensor data, comparing it with previously collected data, and generating performance metrics related to the sensor.

* Detecting a sensor-testing trigger involves determining the vehicle's proximity to a target in its environment.
* Obtaining sensor data collected by the vehicle's sensor after detecting the trigger.
* Comparing the sensor data with previously collected data indicating target detection in previous scans.
* Generating performance metrics for the vehicle's sensor based on the comparison.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and surveillance systems for improved sensor performance evaluation.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in efficiently testing and evaluating the performance of sensors in vehicles and other systems.

== Benefits ==
The method allows for accurate assessment of sensor performance, leading to enhanced safety and reliability in various applications.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology could be utilized in the automotive industry, security systems, and industrial automation for quality control and monitoring purposes.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be systems that perform sensor testing and evaluation in vehicles or other automated systems.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does this method handle different types of sensors in the vehicle? ===
The method does not specify how it accommodates various sensor types and their data in the evaluation process.

=== What are the potential limitations of this method in real-world scenarios? ===
The article does not address the potential challenges or constraints that may arise when implementing this method in practical applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An example method involves detecting a sensor-testing trigger. Detecting the sensor-testing trigger may comprise determining that a vehicle is within a threshold distance to a target in an environment of the vehicle. The method also involves obtaining sensor data collected by a sensor of the vehicle after the detection of the sensor-testing trigger. The sensor data is indicative of a scan of a region of the environment that includes the target. The method also involves comparing the sensor data with previously-collected sensor data indicating detection of the target by one or more sensors during one or more previous scans of the environment. The method also involves generating performance metrics related to the sensor of the vehicle based on the comparison.



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