Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240192330). LiDAR APPARATUS HAVING WIDE SCANNING ANGLE RANGE simplified abstract
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LiDAR APPARATUS HAVING WIDE SCANNING ANGLE RANGE
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LiDAR APPARATUS HAVING WIDE SCANNING ANGLE RANGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240192330 titled 'LiDAR APPARATUS HAVING WIDE SCANNING ANGLE RANGE
The lidar apparatus described in the abstract consists of a light source module, an optical transmitter, an optical receiver, an optical detector, and a processor. The light source module includes two tunable laser light sources and a light selection element to output light from either source.
- The lidar apparatus includes a light source module with two tunable laser light sources and a light selection element.
- An optical transmitter sends light generated by the light source module outside.
- An optical receiver captures light from the outside.
- An optical detector detects the received light.
- A processor controls the operation of the light source module and the optical transmitter.
Potential Applications: - Remote sensing - Autonomous vehicles - Environmental monitoring - Industrial automation
Problems Solved: - Accurate distance measurement - Precise object detection - Reliable obstacle avoidance
Benefits: - High precision - Versatile applications - Enhanced safety measures
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Lidar Technology for Precision Sensing Applications" This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Automotive - Aerospace - Robotics - Agriculture
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to lidar technology, tunable laser sources, and optical selection elements to gain a deeper understanding of the innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in lidar technology, tunable laser sources, and optical detection methods to enhance the performance of the apparatus.
Questions about Lidar Technology: 1. How does the use of tunable laser light sources improve the performance of the lidar apparatus? 2. What are the key advantages of incorporating a light selection element in the light source module?
Original Abstract Submitted
a lidar apparatus includes a light source module configured to generate light, an optical transmitter configured to transmit the light generated by the light source module to outside, an optical receiver configured to receive light coming from the outside, an optical detector configured to detect the light received by the optical receiver, and a processor configured to control the operation of each of the light source module and the optical transmitter, wherein the light source module includes a first tunable laser light source configured to emit light in a first wavelength band, a second tunable laser light source configured to emit light in a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band, and a light selection element configured to select and output one of the lights emitted by the first tunable laser light source and the second tunable laser light source.
