Obstacle detection using stereo vision

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2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Tran, Dalena (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Relative location

Collision avoidance

C701S116000, C340S435000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10977675

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for detecting an obstacle comprises determining a vegetation height of a vegetation canopy at corresponding coordinates within a field. An object height is detected, where the object height of an object exceeds the vegetation height. A range of the object is estimated. The range of the object may be references to a vehicle location, a reference location, or absolute coordinates. Dimensions associated with the object are estimated. An obstacle avoidance zone is established for the vehicle based on the estimated range and dimensions.

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