Range measurement device
First Claim
1. A range measurement device, comprising:
- a flash laser radar configured to produce a first laser pulse;
a timing electronics module including one or more timers;
an image sensor in communication with the timing electronics module;
a mirror element coupled between the image sensor and the flash laser radar, the mirror element including;
a first reflector configured to disperse reflections of the first laser pulse into a 360 degree field of view; and
a second reflector configured to collect returning reflections of the first laser pulse from at least one object within the 360 degree field of view into the image sensor; and
a lens configured to focus the returning reflections of the first laser pulse onto the image sensor.
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Abstract
A range measurement device is disclosed. The device comprises a flash laser radar configured to produce a first laser pulse at a first time. The device receives, at a second time, reflections of the first laser pulse from at least one object within a 360 degree field of view. The device further comprises a timing electronics module, an image sensor in communication with the timing electronics module, a mirror element coupled between the image sensor and the laser radar, and a lens. The mirror element includes a first reflector configured to disperse the reflections of the first laser pulse within at least a portion of the 360 degree field of view and a second reflector configured to collect returning reflections of the first laser pulse from the at least one object into the image sensor. The lens is configured to focus the returning reflections onto the image sensor.
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7 Claims
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1. A range measurement device, comprising:
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a flash laser radar configured to produce a first laser pulse; a timing electronics module including one or more timers; an image sensor in communication with the timing electronics module; a mirror element coupled between the image sensor and the flash laser radar, the mirror element including; a first reflector configured to disperse reflections of the first laser pulse into a 360 degree field of view; and a second reflector configured to collect returning reflections of the first laser pulse from at least one object within the 360 degree field of view into the image sensor; and a lens configured to focus the returning reflections of the first laser pulse onto the image sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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