18437299. BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLE SENSORS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLE SENSORS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US)
John Robert Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US)
Donald Paul Bilger of Livonia MI (US)
Tarik Safir of Chesterfield (GB)
BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLE SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18437299 titled 'BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLE SENSORS
The abstract of the patent application describes a computer system that controls the scanning rate of sensors in a vehicle based on factors such as time and location, and activates a higher power sensor when a new object is detected.
- The computer system selects a scanning rate for a sensor based on current time or vehicle location.
- It instructs the sensor to run at the selected rate and activates a higher power sensor when a new object is detected.
- Data from the second sensor is recorded for further analysis.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Traffic monitoring systems - Surveillance systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of sensor resources - Improved object detection capabilities
Benefits: - Enhanced safety and security - Optimal sensor performance - Resource conservation
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Sensor Control System for Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for developing advanced driver assistance systems, enhancing vehicle safety features, and improving overall vehicle performance.
Prior Art: There may be existing patents related to sensor control systems in vehicles, but this specific combination of factors for selecting and activating sensors may be unique.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and vehicle automation to enhance the capabilities of this system.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine the scanning rate for the sensors? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing vehicle systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to select a scanning rate for a first sensor of a vehicle based on at least one of data related to a current time or data related to a location of the vehicle; instruct the first sensor to run at the selected scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.
