Forvia has been granted a patent for an obstacle detection device that utilizes path and range information to assist vehicles in parking. The device includes components for acquiring data, generating driving signals, and determining whether surrounding objects pose obstacles, enhancing vehicle navigation in parking scenarios. GlobalData’s report on Forvia gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Obstacle detection device for vehicle parking assistance
The patent US12072414B2 describes an advanced obstacle detection device designed to enhance vehicle parking safety. The device comprises an input interface linked to an external device and a processor that includes several specialized units. The acquisition unit gathers path information related to the vehicle's intended parking route and range information that identifies the position and proximity of surrounding objects. The operation control unit generates driving signals based on the acquired path information to guide the vehicle's movement. Additionally, the inside/outside determination unit assesses whether objects detected in the surroundings are within or outside the defined range, while the obstacle determination unit specifically evaluates only those objects identified as outside the range to ascertain if they pose an obstacle to the vehicle's parking path.
Further detailing the functionality, the patent outlines methods for determining object positioning and potential obstacles. The inside/outside determination unit employs vector calculations to ascertain the location of objects relative to the vehicle's range. The obstacle determination unit sets multiple points along the parking path to evaluate the vehicle's spatial requirements and identifies objects that are within a specified distance as obstacles. If an obstacle is detected, the system instructs the vehicle to halt its movement. The acquisition unit also includes components for generating both path and range information based on real-time surroundings and vehicle position data. This comprehensive approach aims to improve the accuracy and safety of automated parking systems by effectively distinguishing between relevant obstacles and non-obstacles during the parking process.
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