Detection method and a detection apparatus

Details Detection method and a detection apparatus Detection method and a detection apparatus

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

Photometers

Photoelectric

C250S206100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10479448

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for optically sensing the surrounding area of a vehicle using at least one optoelectronic emitting/receiving device that is mounted on the vehicle. According to the method, a monitoring area located in the field of vision of the emitting/receiving device is scanned and, in addition to the monitoring area, a region of particular interest is scanned by using at least one radiation deflecting device, which is located in the field of vision of the emitting/receiving device, however, outside of the monitoring area. The invention also relates to a corresponding sensing device.

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