Method for detecting an obstacle around a vehicle

Details Method for detecting an obstacle around a vehicle Method for detecting an obstacle around a vehicle

2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Testing or calibrating of radar system

By monitoring

C342S052000, C342S053000, C342S054000, C342S070000, C342S165000, C342S175000, C342S195000, C180S167000, C180S169000, C356S004010

Reexamination Certificate

active

11043187

ABSTRACT:
If the maximum time width Lt of the intensity of received light of reflected waves from a vehicle ahead is smaller than a reference time width, it is judged that the vehicle ahead is positioned in proximity to the detection limit distance of an obstacle detection device for vehicle. Thus, there is no problem, for example, even if a cut-in vehicle is present in reality between the vehicle ahead and the vehicle of interest and nevertheless, the distance to the cut-in vehicle cannot be detected. It can be judged whether the vehicle ahead is positioned in proximity to the detection limit distance of the device by judging the magnitude relation between Lt and the reference time width. As a result, the detecting capability of the device can be judged with accuracy.

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Communication from Japanese Patent Office dated Jun. 28, 2005.

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