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=DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OBJECT AND/OR FOR DETERMINING A DISTANCE TO AN OBJECT METHOD THEREFORE=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Daniel Claus of Illertissen (DE)|Daniel Claus of Illertissen (DE)]][[Category:Daniel Claus of Illertissen (DE)]]

[[:Category:Igor Alekseenko of Neu-Ulm (DE)|Igor Alekseenko of Neu-Ulm (DE)]][[Category:Igor Alekseenko of Neu-Ulm (DE)]]

[[:Category:Florian Hausladen of Blaustein (DE)|Florian Hausladen of Blaustein (DE)]][[Category:Florian Hausladen of Blaustein (DE)]]

[[:Category:Felix Gl�ckler of Ulm (DE)|Felix Gl�ckler of Ulm (DE)]][[Category:Felix Gl�ckler of Ulm (DE)]]

[[:Category:Giancarlo Pedrini of Stuttgart (DE)|Giancarlo Pedrini of Stuttgart (DE)]][[Category:Giancarlo Pedrini of Stuttgart (DE)]]

[[:Category:Alexander Gr�ger of Stuttgart (DE)|Alexander Gr�ger of Stuttgart (DE)]][[Category:Alexander Gr�ger of Stuttgart (DE)]]

==DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OBJECT AND/OR FOR DETERMINING A DISTANCE TO AN OBJECT METHOD THEREFORE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338953 titled 'DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OBJECT AND/OR FOR DETERMINING A DISTANCE TO AN OBJECT METHOD THEREFORE

The invention described in the abstract is a measuring device and method for detecting objects and determining object distances, particularly for use in road traffic. The device includes a light source with a predetermined coherence length, a beam splitter to split the emitted light into measuring and reference beams, a transfer unit to convert the reference beam into sub-reference beams, an image data acquisition unit to capture image data from the superposition of the sub-reference beams with the object beam, and an evaluation unit to analyze the image data. The reference beam transfer unit has spatially separated optical paths with different lengths to guide the sub-reference beams to the image data acquisition unit.

* Light source with predetermined coherence length
* Beam splitter to split light into measuring and reference beams
* Transfer unit converts reference beam into sub-reference beams
* Image data acquisition unit captures image data from superposition of beams
* Evaluation unit analyzes image data
* Reference beam transfer unit has spatially separated optical paths

Potential Applications:
- Traffic monitoring and management
- Object detection in autonomous vehicles
- Industrial automation for object detection and distance measurement

Problems Solved:
- Accurate object detection and distance measurement
- Enhanced road safety through improved traffic monitoring
- Efficient automation processes in various industries

Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in object detection
- Enhanced safety measures in road traffic
- Increased efficiency in industrial automation processes

Commercial Applications:
Title: Advanced Object Detection and Distance Measurement Technology
This technology can be utilized in traffic management systems, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation processes. The market implications include improved safety measures, enhanced efficiency, and potential cost savings for businesses.

Questions about the technology:
1. How does the spatially separated optical paths in the reference beam transfer unit improve the accuracy of object detection?
2. What are the specific industries that can benefit the most from this advanced measuring device and method?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

the invention relates to a measuring device and a method for detecting at least one object and/or for determining an object distance, e.g., for use in road traffic. the measuring device can comprise: a light source for emitting light with a predetermined coherence length; a beam splitter for splitting the emitted light into measuring and reference beams; a transfer unit that converts the reference beam into a plurality of sub-reference beams; an image data acquisition unit for acquiring image data resulting from a superposition of the sub-reference beams with an object beam comprising at least a part of the measuring beam that was scattered and/or reflected by the at least one object; and an evaluation unit for evaluating the image data, wherein the reference beam transfer unit comprises spatially separated optical paths having different optical lengths, along which the sub-reference beams are guided to the image data acquisition unit.



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