Computer-implemented system and method for detecting vehicle occupancy
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented system for determining vehicle occupancy, comprising:
- light beam pulses emitted from a lidar system to a vehicle passing by the lidar system;
a scanner to generate scans of an object from the light beam pulses, each scan comprising;
a signal receipt module to receive a signal from each of the beam pulses reflected at a point of reflection along a segment of the passing vehicle;
a time module to measure a time from when each beam pulse was emitted from the lidar system to receipt of the signal;
a distance module to calculate a distance of the signal from the lidar system using the measured time;
a position module to position the points of reflection for that vehicle segment in relation to one another as a scan;
a compiler to compile the scans in a consecutive order according to the vehicle and generating a three-dimensional image of an interior of the vehicle from the consecutive scans; and
an occupancy determination module to determine at least one of a presence and absence of vehicle occupancy based on the three-dimensional image, comprising at least one of;
a volume occupancy module to calculate the occupancy by determining a volume within the three-dimensional image, applying a threshold to the volume, and determining that the occupancy exists when the volume satisfies the threshold; and
a shape occupancy module to calculate the occupancy by determining a shape of an object within the three-dimensional image, comparing the shape with a common list of shapes for occupants, and determining the occupancy based on the comparison.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented system and method for detecting vehicle occupancy is provided. Light beam pulses emitted from a lidar system are applied to a passing vehicle. Scans of an object are generated from the light beam pulses. A signal is received from each of the beam pulses reflected at a point of reflection along a segment of the vehicle. A time is measured from when each beam pulse was emitted to receipt of the signal. A distance of the signal from the lidar system is calculated using the measured time. The points of reflection for that vehicle segment are positioned in relation to one another as a scan. The scans are compiled in a consecutive order according to the vehicle and a three-dimensional image of an interior of the vehicle is generated from the consecutive scans. A presence or absence of vehicle occupancy is determined based on the three-dimensional image.
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18 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented system for determining vehicle occupancy, comprising:
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light beam pulses emitted from a lidar system to a vehicle passing by the lidar system; a scanner to generate scans of an object from the light beam pulses, each scan comprising; a signal receipt module to receive a signal from each of the beam pulses reflected at a point of reflection along a segment of the passing vehicle; a time module to measure a time from when each beam pulse was emitted from the lidar system to receipt of the signal; a distance module to calculate a distance of the signal from the lidar system using the measured time; a position module to position the points of reflection for that vehicle segment in relation to one another as a scan; a compiler to compile the scans in a consecutive order according to the vehicle and generating a three-dimensional image of an interior of the vehicle from the consecutive scans; and an occupancy determination module to determine at least one of a presence and absence of vehicle occupancy based on the three-dimensional image, comprising at least one of; a volume occupancy module to calculate the occupancy by determining a volume within the three-dimensional image, applying a threshold to the volume, and determining that the occupancy exists when the volume satisfies the threshold; and a shape occupancy module to calculate the occupancy by determining a shape of an object within the three-dimensional image, comparing the shape with a common list of shapes for occupants, and determining the occupancy based on the comparison. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-implemented method for determining vehicle occupancy, comprising:
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applying light beam pulses emitted from a lidar system to a vehicle passing by the lidar system; generating scans of an object from the light beam pulses, each scan comprising; receiving a signal from each of the beam pulses reflected at a point of reflection along a segment of the passing vehicle, measuring a time from when each beam pulse was emitted from the lidar system to receipt of the signal; calculating a distance of the signal from the lidar system using the measured time; and positioning the points of reflection for that vehicle segment in relation to one another as a scan; compiling the scans in a consecutive order according to the vehicle and generating a three-dimensional image of an interior of the vehicle from the consecutive scans; and determining at least one of a presence and absence of vehicle occupancy based on the three-dimensional image, comprising at least one of; calculating the occupancy, comprising; determining a volume within the three-dimensional image; applying a threshold to the volume; and determining that the occupancy exists when the volume satisfies the threshold; and calculating the occupancy, comprising; determining a shape of an object within the three-dimensional image; comparing the shape with a common list of shapes for occupants; and determining the occupancy based on the comparison. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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