Patents for G01S 17 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves, e.g. lidar systems (17,638)
02/2000
02/24/2000DE19836812A1 Hand laser measuring device for distance measurement; has integrated computer to store measurement routines for performing common use-related measuring tasks
02/22/2000US6028672 High speed three dimensional imaging method
02/22/2000US6028624 Method and apparatus for increased visibility through fog and other aerosols
02/17/2000DE19833207A1 Three-dimensional distance-measuring image generation of spatial object
02/16/2000EP0979423A1 A method and apparatus for directing energy based range detection sensors
02/16/2000EP0877951B1 Range and/or position measurement equipment
02/15/2000US6025797 Angular shift determining apparatus for determining angular shift of central axis of radar used in automotive obstacle detection system
02/10/2000WO2000007134A1 Method and apparatus for generating navigation data
02/10/2000WO2000006970A1 Apparatus and method for determining precision reflectivity of highway signs and other reflective objects utilizing an optical range finder instrument
02/10/2000DE19936847A1 Distance measuring device e.g. for use onboard automobile, has photocells of photocell matrix controlled in synchronism with scanning of laser beam for detection of reflected laser light
02/10/2000DE19833353A1 Method for detecting objects in monitored area has light pulse transmitter, receiver with common evaluation unit; transmission pause is altered if pulse received while transmitting
02/10/2000CA2338647A1 Apparatus and method for determining precision reflectivity of highway signs and other reflective objects utilizing an optical range finder instrument
02/10/2000CA2301605A1 Method and apparatus for generating navigation data
02/09/2000EP0978718A1 Method for detection of smoke by means of a LIDAR system
02/09/2000EP0977973A1 Circuitry for processing signals occurring in a heterodyne interferometer
02/08/2000US6023665 Aircraft identification and docking guidance systems
02/08/2000US6023323 Laser beam type distance measuring device
02/08/2000US6023322 Laser range finder with target quality display and scan mode
02/08/2000US6023220 Vehicle having a scanning system
02/08/2000US6023064 Object sensing system
02/08/2000US6021975 Dichroic active tracker
02/03/2000WO2000004763A1 Device and method for automatically milking cows
02/03/2000WO1999058929A3 Wavelength-dependent surface contour measurement system and method
02/03/2000DE19932975A1 Object detection device for vehicle, having base areas defined through grouping adjacent small areas, comprising respectively predetermined side width
02/02/2000EP0977149A2 Method and system for accentuating non-stochastic features in an image
02/02/2000EP0975988A1 Laser based speed and accident reconstruction measuring apparatus and method
02/02/2000EP0975211A1 Apparatus and method for recognising and determining the position of a part of an animal
02/02/2000EP0879396A4 Optical measurement system
01/2000
01/28/2000CA2261363A1 Method and system for accentuating non-stochastic features in an image
01/26/2000EP0974117A2 A method and system for building a data model of a physical part in a data format useful for reproduction of the part
01/25/2000US6018308 Obstacle recognition system for automotive vehicle
01/25/2000US6018164 Transparency sensors
01/25/2000CA2003140C Driver circuitry for multiple sensors
01/20/2000DE19932642A1 Electronic distance control between two moving vehicles, uses laser radar, engine control, computer and data carrier, e.g. ROM, CD-ROM or DVD, which may store control procedure, and actuates acceleration or slowing-down mechanism
01/19/2000EP0972214A2 Device for detection of optoelectronic objects
01/19/2000EP0876586A4 Quadrant light detector
01/19/2000EP0876583A4 Radiant energy transducing apparatus with constructive occlusion
01/13/2000WO2000002064A1 Apparatus and method for determining wind profiles and for predicting clear air turbulence
01/13/2000WO2000002062A2 Method for detection of objects using optical and optoelectronic means
01/13/2000WO2000002023A1 Dynamic holographic velocimeter for measuring vibrations
01/13/2000DE19828000A1 Verfahren zur optoelektronischen Überwachung eines Schutzbereichs A method for optoelectronic monitoring of a protected area
01/12/2000EP0970392A1 Measuring system using laser technique for three-dimensional objects
01/12/2000EP0970391A1 Optical device for the contactless measurement of distance of a light source
01/12/2000EP0969780A1 Process and device for the preoperative determination of positioning data of endoprosthesis parts
01/12/2000EP0898710A4 Countermeasure circuit for a laser speed detector
01/12/2000EP0708928B1 Process for detecting objects in a monitoring region
01/12/2000CN1241261A Device for calibrating distance-measuring apparatus
01/12/2000CN1241260A System for determining spatial position of target
01/12/2000CN1241125A Vacuum cleaner with obstacle avoidance
01/11/2000US6014601 Driver alert system
01/11/2000CA2179837C Light scanner
01/05/2000CN1240515A Measuring stop device for distance-measuring apparatus
01/04/2000US6012003 Method for determining the positions of a plurality of anonymous fixed reference objects for mobile surface transportation and a device for determining said positions
12/1999
12/29/1999WO1999067757A1 System and method for communication using eye movement
12/29/1999EP0967492A1 Method for opto-electronic surveillance of a guard area
12/29/1999EP0966722A1 Method and apparatus for enhancing the integrity of visual authentication
12/28/1999US6008751 Radar apparatus installed on vehicle for managing reflector information
12/28/1999CA2176627C Temperature compensated apd detector bias and transimpedance amplifier circuitry for laser range finders
12/23/1999WO1999066343A1 Method for producing a 3d image
12/23/1999WO1999065431A1 Z axis tracker
12/23/1999DE19926745A1 Obstacle avoidance control system for a motor vehicle effectively prevents contact with an obstacle, maximizing the likelihood of avoiding obstacles
12/23/1999CA2334825A1 Z axis tracker
12/22/1999EP0966060A1 Millimeter-wave imaging system with 360 degrees field of view
12/22/1999EP0965843A1 Displacement measuring apparatus
12/22/1999EP0965117A1 Device and method to detect an object in a given area, especially vehicles, for the purpose of traffic control
12/22/1999CN1239070A Anti-two block device using non-contact measuring and detecting devices
12/15/1999EP0963541A1 Variable pitch grating for diffraction range finding system
12/15/1999CN1238889A Motion tracking using image-texture templates
12/15/1999CN1238888A Image insertion in video streams using combination of physical sensors and pattern recognition
12/15/1999CN1238840A Method for telemeasuring and telemeter
12/14/1999US6002423 Three-dimensional imaging system
12/08/1999EP0931242A4 Pre-biasing technique for a transistor based avalanche circuit
12/08/1999EP0895604B1 Measurement process and device for determining the position of an object
12/02/1999WO1999061948A1 Range finder and camera
12/02/1999WO1999061938A1 Directional object sensor for automatic flow controller
12/02/1999WO1999061706A1 Surface treatment shape evaluation system and surface treatment shape
12/02/1999WO1999046603B1 Optical translation measurement
12/02/1999DE19817199C1 Motor vehicle occupant restraint system fitted with occupant position sensor
12/02/1999CA2333285A1 Directional object sensor for automatic flow controller
12/01/1999EP0961134A1 Moving object high-accuracy position locating method and system
12/01/1999CN1236890A Luffing angle measurement system
12/01/1999CN1236694A Aerial work platform with pothole and/or obstacle detection and avoidance system
11/1999
11/30/1999US5995883 Autonomous vehicle and controlling method for autonomous vehicle
11/30/1999US5995206 Thermal object measuring apparatus
11/25/1999WO1999060419A1 Method for optically measuring distance
11/24/1999EP0958564A1 Motor vehicle detector
11/24/1999EP0836408A4 Apparatus and method for measuring tympanic displacement
11/23/1999US5991012 Eyesafe laser transmitter with brewster angle Q-switch in single resonator cavity for both pump laser and optical parametric oscillator
11/23/1999US5991011 Laser distance finding apparatus
11/23/1999US5989087 Lidar detection using shadow enhancement
11/23/1999US5988862 Integrated system for quickly and accurately imaging and modeling three dimensional objects
11/18/1999WO1999058929A2 Wavelength-dependent surface contour measurement system and method
11/18/1999WO1999058060A1 Optoacoustic imaging system
11/17/1999EP0957376A2 Distance measuring apparatus
11/17/1999EP0957375A2 Lightwave distance measuring apparatus and method
11/17/1999CN1235118A Smart tele-cylinder
11/16/1999US5987395 Process for measuring the distance between a motor vehicle and an object
11/16/1999US5986601 Object detecting system for vehicle
11/16/1999US5986265 Infrared object detector
11/16/1999US5986255 Photoelectric cell with lockable differential processing