Radar obstacle detection system with self test
First Claim
1. A radar system for detecting the presence of objects in the proximity of a movable vehicle, said system comprising:
- a signal source operable for generating object detection signals;
a first antenna operable for transmitting said object detection signals and for receiving said object detection signals as reflected signals reflected from an object in the proximity of said movable vehicle, said first antenna further operable for receiving non-reflected test signals;
a second antenna operable for transmitting said test signals, said test signals corresponding to a delayed portion of said object detection signals generated by said signal source; and
a control unit responsive to the reception of said reflected signals for providing a first signal indicative of the detection of said object, and responsive to the reception of said test signals for providing a second signal indicative of the operability of said system.
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Abstract
A radar system which detects the presence of objects in the proximity of a movable vehicle includes a signal source which generates object detection signals, a first antenna which transmits the object detection signals and receives the object detection signals as reflected signals reflected from an object in the proximity of the movable vehicle. The first antenna is further operable for receiving non-reflected test signals. A second antenna is provided for transmitting test signals which correspond to a delayed portion of the object detection signal generated by the signal source. A control unit is responsive to the reception of the reflected signals for providing an indication of the detection of the object, and is responsive to the reception of the test signals for providing an indication of the operability of the system.
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10 Claims
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1. A radar system for detecting the presence of objects in the proximity of a movable vehicle, said system comprising:
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a signal source operable for generating object detection signals; a first antenna operable for transmitting said object detection signals and for receiving said object detection signals as reflected signals reflected from an object in the proximity of said movable vehicle, said first antenna further operable for receiving non-reflected test signals; a second antenna operable for transmitting said test signals, said test signals corresponding to a delayed portion of said object detection signals generated by said signal source; and a control unit responsive to the reception of said reflected signals for providing a first signal indicative of the detection of said object, and responsive to the reception of said test signals for providing a second signal indicative of the operability of said system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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