18442286. CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)
CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM
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KENTA Azuma of Kariya-city (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442286 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM
The patent application pertains to a control program for an optical sensor with single photon avalanche diodes that receives light from a sensing area and acquires a light reception signal waveform.
- The light reception signal waveform includes a reflection light output component and an external light output component.
- The reflection intensity of the reflection light is estimated based on the correlation between a reflection light response number and an external light response number.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in advanced imaging systems for accurate reflection light intensity estimation. - It may find applications in surveillance systems for improved detection of external light sources.
Problems Solved: - Provides a method to estimate reflection light intensity accurately. - Enhances the capabilities of optical sensors in distinguishing between reflection and external light sources.
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in estimating reflection light intensity. - Enhanced performance of optical sensors in various applications.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Sensor Technology for Enhanced Light Detection This technology could be utilized in security systems, autonomous vehicles, and scientific research equipment for precise light detection and analysis.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to optical sensors, single photon avalanche diodes, and light intensity estimation methods to understand the existing technology landscape.
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Questions about Optical Sensor Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of reflection light intensity estimation? 2. What are the potential real-world applications of optical sensors with single photon avalanche diodes for light detection?
Original Abstract Submitted
By a control device, a control method, or a non-transitory tangible storage medium storing a control program for controlling an optical sensor that includes a plurality of single photon avalanche diodes for each light reception pixel and receives light from a sensing area, a light reception signal waveform is acquired. The light reception signal waveform includes: a reflection light output component; and an external light output component, and a reflection intensity of the reflection light is estimated based on a correlation between a reflection light response number and an external light response number.
