Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (20240353555). Method and Apparatus for Automotive Radar Signal Sensing simplified abstract
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Method and Apparatus for Automotive Radar Signal Sensing
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
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Method and Apparatus for Automotive Radar Signal Sensing - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240353555 titled 'Method and Apparatus for Automotive Radar Signal Sensing
The abstract describes a patent application for a combined cellular transceiver and automotive radar sensor module. The cellular transceiver operates at millimeter wave frequency, while the automotive radar sensor includes a measurement receiver with a signal probe coupled to an antenna element from the cellular transceiver.
- The combined module includes a cellular transceiver with a receiver and transmitter operating at millimeter wave frequency.
- The automotive radar sensor comprises a measurement receiver with a signal probe connected to an antenna element from the cellular transceiver.
- An amplifier is coupled to the signal probe, and a power sensor measures the signal strength of the radar signal.
- The module integrates cellular communication and radar sensing capabilities in a single device.
- The technology enables efficient communication and radar sensing for automotive applications.
Potential Applications: - Automotive radar systems - Cellular communication in vehicles - Integrated sensor modules for autonomous driving
Problems Solved: - Streamlining communication and radar sensing in vehicles - Enhancing efficiency and performance of automotive radar systems
Benefits: - Improved safety and accuracy in radar sensing - Simplified integration of communication and sensing technologies in vehicles
Commercial Applications: Title: Integrated Cellular Transceiver and Radar Sensor Module for Automotive Applications This technology can be used in the automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of cellular transceiver and radar sensor benefit automotive applications? - The integration improves efficiency and performance by combining communication and sensing capabilities in a single module. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in vehicles? - Challenges may include compatibility issues, signal interference, and regulatory requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
a combined cellular transceiver and automotive radar sensor module () comprising a cellular transceiver () and an automotive radar sensor () is disclosed. the cellular transceiver () comprises a receiver () and a transmitter () configured to operate at millimeter wave frequency. the automotive radar sensor () comprises a measurement receiver (). the measurement receiver () comprises a signal probe () coupled to an antenna element () comprised in the cellular transceiver (). an amplifier () coupled to the signal probe () and a power sensor () coupled to an output of the amplifier () and configured to receive an amplified radar signal from the amplifier () and measure the signal strength of the automotive radar signal.
