Lidar system using a pseudo-random pulse sequence

Details Lidar system using a pseudo-random pulse sequence Lidar system using a pseudo-random pulse sequence

2009-08-19

2011-12-06

Tarcza, Thomas (Department: 3662)

Optics: measuring and testing

Range or remote distance finding

With photodetection

C356S003010, C356S004010, C356S005100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072582

ABSTRACT:
A light detection and ranging system includes a transmitter transmitting a transmitted light pulse timing sequence, with pseudo-random timing and including a plurality of light pulses, toward a target. An optical receiver receives a reflected light pulse timing sequence including a plurality of light pulses from the target. An electronic control unit identifies a time delay between the transmitted light pulse timing sequence and the reflected light pulse timing sequence as a function of a correlation between the transmitted and reflected light pulse timing sequences.

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