18548406. ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING A VARYING SOLID ANGLE simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
Contents
- 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING A VARYING SOLID ANGLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING A VARYING SOLID ANGLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING A VARYING SOLID ANGLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Juergen Schmidt of Sindelfingen (DE)
Matthias Boecker of Saarbrücken (DE)
Michael Schumann of Stuttgart (DE)
Timo Pfeiffer of Leinfelden-Echterdingen (DE)
ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING A VARYING SOLID ANGLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18548406 titled 'ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM HAVING A VARYING SOLID ANGLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for operating an ultrasonic sensor array using a control unit to generate and receive sonic echos, changing the detecting range's solid angle.
- Ultrasonic sensor array driven by a control unit
- Generates and receives sonic echos to generate measurement data
- Changes the horizontal and/or vertical solid angle of the detecting range
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in various fields such as:
- Autonomous vehicles for obstacle detection
- Security systems for perimeter monitoring
- Industrial automation for object detection and positioning
Problems Solved
The technology addresses issues such as:
- Improving accuracy in object detection
- Enhancing range and coverage of sensor arrays
- Allowing for dynamic adjustment of detecting angles
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased precision in measurement data
- Enhanced flexibility in detecting range adjustments
- Improved performance in various applications
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems
- Robotics for navigation and obstacle avoidance
- Smart home devices for proximity sensing
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of ultrasonic sensor arrays in parking assistance systems for vehicles.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to other sensor technologies for object detection?
This technology offers the advantage of changing the detecting range's solid angle, but how does it compare in terms of accuracy and reliability with other sensor technologies like LiDAR or radar?
What are the limitations of this technology in terms of environmental conditions?
Are there any specific environmental factors, such as noise or interference, that could affect the performance of the ultrasonic sensor array in generating and receiving sonic echos?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for operating at least one ultrasonic sensor array, in particular, using a control unit. The ultrasonic sensor array is driven to generate sonic echos. Reflected sonic echos are received by the ultrasonic sensor array, in order to generate measurement data on the basis of the received sonic echos. The ultrasonic sensor array is driven to generate and receive sonic echos in such a manner, that a horizontal and/or vertical solid angle of a detecting range is changed. A control unit, a computer program, and a machine-readable storage medium, are also described.
