Optics: measuring and testing – Range or remote distance finding – With photodetection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)
Optics: measuring and testing
Range or remote distance finding
With photodetection
C356S003010, C356S004010, C356S005010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07092075
ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting an obstacle in a spatial area is disclosed. The method includes scanning the spatial area, classifying each reflection point in the spatial area as one of an obstacle reflection point and a non-obstacle reflection point, fusing the obstacle reflection points, and generating statistics associated with the obstacle.
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Batavia Parag
Singh Sanjiv
Carnegie Mellon University
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson & Graham LLP
Ratcliffe Luke D.
Tarcza Thomas H.
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