18416196. Methods And Systems For Estimating A Height Profile Of A Road Around A Vehicle simplified abstract (Aptiv Technologies AG)
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Methods And Systems For Estimating A Height Profile Of A Road Around A Vehicle
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Jens Westerhoff of Bochum (DE)
Premnaath Sukumar of Bangalore (IN)
Methods And Systems For Estimating A Height Profile Of A Road Around A Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18416196 titled 'Methods And Systems For Estimating A Height Profile Of A Road Around A Vehicle
The abstract describes a computer-implemented method for estimating a height profile of a road around a vehicle using radar responses captured by a radar sensor mounted on the vehicle.
- Receiving radar responses captured by a radar sensor mounted on the vehicle
- Determining an elevation spectrum of the road around the vehicle based on the radar responses
- Estimating the height profile based on the elevation spectrum
Potential Applications: - Autonomous driving systems - Road maintenance and construction - Traffic management and planning
Problems Solved: - Accurately estimating the height profile of the road around a vehicle - Enhancing safety and efficiency in road transportation
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in height profile estimation - Enhanced safety for drivers and pedestrians - Efficient road maintenance and construction processes
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Height Profile Estimation Technology for Autonomous Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by companies developing autonomous driving systems, road construction firms, and government agencies involved in traffic management.
Questions about Height Profile Estimation Technology: 1. How does this technology improve road safety? - This technology enhances road safety by providing accurate height profiles of the road around a vehicle, enabling better navigation and decision-making. 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology? - Implementing this technology can lead to cost savings in road maintenance and construction by optimizing resources and improving efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A computer implemented method for estimating a height profile of a road around a vehicle, comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: receiving radar responses captured by a radar sensor mounted on the vehicle; determining an elevation spectrum of the road around the vehicle based on the radar responses; and estimating the height profile based on the elevation spectrum.
