18294087. METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EDGES OF CURBS simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EDGES OF CURBS
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Peter Pozsegovics of Budapest (HU)
METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EDGES OF CURBS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18294087 titled 'METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EDGES OF CURBS
The method described in the patent application is for identifying edges of curbs in the environment of a mobile platform.
- Providing at least one optical image of the environment of the mobile platform
- Determining linear structures in the optical image
- Providing a topographic profile of the ground surface
- Projecting the linear structures into the topographic profile
- Verifying the edges of curbs by examining the topographic profile for altitude jumps
- Connecting the verified altitude jumps to identify the edges of the curbs
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles navigation - Urban planning and infrastructure development - Surveying and mapping
Problems Solved: - Accurately identifying curb edges in complex environments - Enhancing the safety and efficiency of mobile platforms
Benefits: - Improved navigation and obstacle avoidance - Enhanced data collection and analysis - Cost-effective solution for curb detection
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Curb Detection Technology for Autonomous Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by companies developing autonomous vehicles for improved navigation and safety features. It can also be integrated into urban planning software for efficient infrastructure development.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the accuracy of curb detection compared to existing technologies? - This method combines optical image analysis with topographic data to verify curb edges, resulting in more precise identification. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world scenarios? - Challenges may include variations in lighting conditions, surface textures, and environmental factors that could affect the accuracy of curb edge detection.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for identifying edges of curbs in an environment of a mobile platform. The method includes: providing at least one optical image of the environment of the mobile platform; determining linear structures in the at least one optical image; providing a topographic profile of a ground surface of the environment of the mobile platform; projecting the linear structures into the topographic profile of the ground surface; verifying the edges of curbs by examining, on both sides of the projected linear structures, the topographic profile for altitude jumps corresponding to a curb structure; connecting the verified altitude jumps in order to identify the edges of the curbs.
