18608639. VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE DETECTION METHOD, AND NON TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)

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VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE DETECTION METHOD, AND NON TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

DENSO CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

SUGURU Yamazaki of Kariya-city (JP)

TOMOYUKI Oishi of Kariya-city (JP)

VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE DETECTION METHOD, AND NON TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608639 titled 'VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICE, VEHICLE DETECTION METHOD, AND NON TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system that detects reflected light and ambient light to distinguish vehicle areas from parts areas based on light intensity, ultimately detecting vehicles using this information.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Detection of reflected light and ambient light to distinguish vehicle areas from parts areas.
  • Identification of light intensity magnitude in the background light and reflected light images.
  • Determination of validity of parts area arrangement based on reflected light intensity distribution.
  • Detection of vehicles using light intensity magnitude and validity information.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:

  • Automated vehicle detection systems.
  • Traffic monitoring and management.
  • Security surveillance systems.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient vehicle detection in various lighting conditions.
  • Accurate identification of vehicle areas in complex environments.
  • Improved traffic flow and safety through automated systems.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced accuracy in vehicle detection.
  • Increased efficiency in traffic monitoring.
  • Improved security and surveillance capabilities.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Vehicle Detection System for Traffic Management This technology can be utilized in:

  • Smart city infrastructure for traffic control.
  • Parking management systems.
  • Toll booth automation.

Prior Art: Research on similar technologies in the field of computer vision and image processing can provide insights into prior art related to vehicle detection systems.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in computer vision algorithms and image processing techniques for improved vehicle detection systems.

Questions about Vehicle Detection Systems: 1. How does this technology improve upon traditional vehicle detection methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this system in real-world traffic scenarios?


Original Abstract Submitted

An image obtainer detects a reflected light to obtain a reflected light image representing an intensity distribution of the reflected light, and detects an ambient light not including the reflected light to obtain a background light image representing an intensity distribution of the ambient light. A distinction detector distinguishes and detects, from the background light image, a vehicle area and a parts area in which an intensity of the reflected light tends to be high. An intensity identifier identifies a magnitude of a light intensity of the background light image and the reflected light image. A validity determiner determines validity of arrangement of the parts area based on the intensity distribution of the reflected light image in the parts area. A vehicle detector detects the vehicle by using the magnitude of the light intensity of the background light image and the reflected light image and the validity.