Patents for G01S 17 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves, e.g. lidar systems (17,638)
09/1996
09/03/1996US5552878 Electronic vernier for laser range finder
08/1996
08/27/1996US5550369 Triangulation position detection method and apparatus
08/22/1996WO1996025135A1 Cane for the blind
08/22/1996DE19505402A1 Blindenstock Cane
08/21/1996EP0727053A1 Object imaging using diffuse light
08/21/1996EP0727039A1 Wayside monitoring of the angle-of-attack of railway vehicle wheelsets
08/21/1996EP0546148B1 Laser radar device
08/14/1996EP0513318B1 Capillary attraction magnetic head and method of making
08/13/1996US5546217 Laser scanning apparatus
08/13/1996US5546188 Intelligent vehicle highway system sensor and method
08/13/1996US5546183 Lidar droplet size monitor for in-flight measurement of aircraft engine exhaust contrails, droplets and aerosols
08/13/1996US5546176 Method for measuring wear in the lining of a container provided with a pivoted axle and an opening, and a container
08/13/1996US5546086 Ranging sensor system for vehicle
08/08/1996WO1996024116A1 Process for obtaining the maximum information acquisition for o utput signals, especially control signals for automatic machines
08/06/1996CA2102167C Pulse compression signal processor utilizing identical saw matched filters for both up and down chirps
07/1996
07/30/1996US5541891 For a motor vehicle
07/30/1996US5541726 Relative azimuth measuring method and apparatus
07/30/1996US5541724 Optical radar system for automotive vehicle
07/30/1996US5541723 Distance measuring device
07/30/1996US5541403 Method in an optically operated proximity switch
07/30/1996US5540298 Integrated controller for vehicle
07/25/1996WO1996022509A1 Laser range finder
07/23/1996US5539565 Method and apparatus for a selective optical retroreflector
07/23/1996US5539199 Method for detecting objects in a monitored area
07/17/1996EP0721595A1 Laser sensor capable of measuring distance, velocity, and acceleration
07/11/1996DE19525843C1 Illuminated socket outlet e.g. for automobile cigarette lighter
07/09/1996US5534993 Dual-wavelength frequency-chirped microwave AMCW ladar system
07/09/1996US5534992 Optical measuring apparatus
07/09/1996US5534991 Active distance measuring apparatus
07/04/1996WO1996020465A1 System for zone surveillance
07/04/1996DE4445885A1 Locating people lost at sea
07/03/1996EP0720028A1 Multifunctional, inconspicuous distance measuring apparatus
07/03/1996EP0720027A2 Laser range finder power management system
07/02/1996US5532824 Optical motion sensor
07/02/1996US5532813 Optical distance meter and light source device used for the same
06/1996
06/27/1996WO1996019737A1 An impulse radar with swept range gate
06/27/1996WO1996019715A1 Electronic multi-purpose material level sensor
06/27/1996WO1996019100A2 Method of observing objects under low levels of illumination and a device for carrying out the said method
06/27/1996DE4445535A1 Optical sensor for measuring distance
06/27/1996DE3937859C1 Optical proximity detonator for missile
06/27/1996CA2207439A1 Method of observing objects under low levels of illumination and a device for carrying out the said method
06/26/1996EP0718974A1 Proximity switch
06/25/1996US5530549 Probing retroreflector and methods of measuring surfaces therewith
06/25/1996US5530539 Apparatus for measuring the transit time of electromagnetic waves
06/25/1996US5529139 Vehicle speed control system
06/25/1996US5529138 Vehicle collision avoidance system
06/23/1996CA2163417A1 Proximity switch
06/20/1996DE4444828A1 Safeguard for laser operated distance measurer in motor vehicle
06/20/1996DE19509277C1 Verfahren zur Auswertung von Sensordaten, um präzise Ausgabesignale, insbesondere Steuersignale zur Bewegungsbestimmung von Automaten, zu erzeugen A method for evaluating sensor data to produce accurate output signals, in particular control signals for moving determination of machines,
06/19/1996EP0717288A1 Light-sensing device
06/19/1996EP0716949A1 Apparatus and method for cruise control
06/19/1996EP0716729A1 Light beam distance encoder
06/19/1996CN1032089C Method of optical measure distance and apparatus of same
06/18/1996US5528391 Infrared beam steering system using diffused infrared light and liquid crystal apertures
06/18/1996US5528354 Picture detecting sensor unit
06/13/1996WO1996018114A1 Object sensing system
06/13/1996WO1996017799A1 Dispensing method and apparatus that detects the presence and size of a cup and provides automatic fill control
06/13/1996DE4439298A1 3=D camera using transition time method
06/12/1996EP0715584A1 Arrangement for surface treatment, especially the cleaning of the surfaces of large objects
06/11/1996US5526038 Method and apparatus for taking distance images
06/06/1996WO1996017258A2 Optical position sensing system
06/06/1996WO1996016836A1 Optical infrared safety system for vehicles
06/06/1996CA2205383A1 Optical infrared safety system for vehicles
06/05/1996EP0714519A1 Entropy based signal transmission, reception and signal analysis method and apparatus
06/05/1996DE4443069A1 Verfahren zur Messung von Strömungsvektoren in Gasströmungen A method for measuring flow vectors in gas currents
06/05/1996DE19544770A1 Augenschutzsystem Eye protection system
06/04/1996US5523835 Distance measuring equipment
05/1996
05/30/1996DE3726310C1 Auslösesensor für Panzerminen Triggering sensor for tank mines
05/29/1996CN1123573A Device for measuring distance
05/28/1996US5521696 Laser-based speed measuring device
05/28/1996US5521694 Laser beam path profile sensor system
05/28/1996US5521376 Optical motion sensor for an underwater object
05/28/1996CA2062660C Optical distance measuring apparatus
05/28/1996CA1338358C Method and apparatus for determining k-factor and depth measurements
05/23/1996WO1996015626A1 Device and method for the detection and demodulation of an intensity-modulated radiation field
05/23/1996DE19536026A1 Light barrier system with contamination detection
05/23/1996DE19517161A1 Flexure line measurement of turbine shaft
05/22/1996EP0712523A1 Traffic surveillance process and device
05/21/1996US5519209 High range resolution active imaging system using a high speed shutter and a light pulse having a sharp edge
05/14/1996US5517429 Intelligent area monitoring system
05/14/1996US5517201 For recording infrared reflective animal in a surveillance area
05/14/1996US5516252 Turnout protection for aircraft tractor
05/09/1996WO1996013710A1 Laser imaging system using self-detection for confocality
05/01/1996EP0708928A1 Process for detecting objects in a monitoring region
04/1996
04/30/1996US5512997 Distance measuring device
04/25/1996WO1996012265A1 Aircraft identification and docking guidance systems
04/25/1996WO1996012203A1 Process and device for the electro-optical measurement of distance
04/25/1996DE4436447A1 Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur elektrooptischen Entfernungsmessung Method and apparatus for electro-optical distance measurement
04/25/1996DE3507898C1 Moving target recognition appts. using active optical rangefinder
04/25/1996CA2202637A1 Aircraft identification and docking guidance systems
04/23/1996US5511007 Diagnostic method for a real time sensor mounted on a robot
04/23/1996US5510990 System for distinguishing a vehicle traveling ahead based on an adjustable probability distribution
04/23/1996US5510890 Laser radar with reference beam storage
04/23/1996US5510889 Highway profile measuring system
04/23/1996US5510625 Method and apparatus for electro optically determining the dimension, location and attitude of objects
04/18/1996DE4436799A1 Hand gun with safety catch
04/17/1996EP0706667A1 Road vehicle cruise control system
04/16/1996US5509090 Three-dimensional measuring apparatus having improved speed and resolution
04/16/1996US5508510 Pulsed infrared sensor to detect the presence of a person or object whereupon a solenoid is activated to regulate fluid flow
04/16/1996US5507115 In a chemical dispensing apparatus