Obstacle detection method and system
First Claim
1. A method for detecting obstacles near a machine, comprising:
- pairing one-to-one each of a plurality of obstacle sensors to each of a plurality of non-overlapping confidence regions;
scanning with the plurality of obstacle sensors;
receiving from the plurality of obstacle sensors raw data regarding the scanning;
assembling the raw data into a map; and
determining at least one characteristic of at least one obstacle, based on the map.
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Abstract
A system for detecting obstacles near a machine is disclosed. The system has a plurality of obstacle sensors located on the machine. The system also has a controller in communication with each of the plurality of obstacle sensors. The controller is configured to pair one-to-one each of the plurality of obstacle sensors to each of a plurality of non-overlapping confidence regions. Additionally, the controller is configured to scan with the plurality of obstacle sensors. The controller is also configured to receive from the plurality of obstacle sensors raw data regarding the scanning, and assemble the raw data into a map. Based on the map, the controller is configured to determine at least one characteristic of at least one obstacle.
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1. A method for detecting obstacles near a machine, comprising:
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pairing one-to-one each of a plurality of obstacle sensors to each of a plurality of non-overlapping confidence regions; scanning with the plurality of obstacle sensors; receiving from the plurality of obstacle sensors raw data regarding the scanning; assembling the raw data into a map; and determining at least one characteristic of at least one obstacle, based on the map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for detecting obstacles near a machine, comprising:
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a plurality of obstacle sensors located on the machine; and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of obstacle sensors, and configured to; pair one-to-one each of the plurality of obstacle sensors to each of a plurality of non-overlapping confidence regions; scan with the plurality of obstacle sensors; receive from the plurality of obstacle sensors raw data regarding the scanning; assemble the raw data into a map; and determine at least one characteristic of at least one obstacle, based on the map. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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