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Vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) array laser scanner

  • US 20070181810A1
  • Filed: 02/06/2006
  • Published: 08/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/06/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for a vehicle lidar system comprising:

  • a plurality of semiconductor lasers;

    an optical element mounted with respect to the plurality of lasers so that at least two of the plurality of lasers produce beams that emanate from the optical element in substantially different directions; and

    control circuitry coupled to the plurality of semiconductor lasers and configured to sequentially and separately activate the at least two of the plurality of lasers.

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