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Smart sensor-cover apparatus and methods and computer products for implementing same

A smart sensor, sensor technology, applied in the field of sensing system, can solve the problem of increasing the cost and complexity of the vehicle

Active Publication Date: 2018-05-01
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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For these cases, more sensors of various types can be used and / or increasingly complex algorithms can be used to interpret the features, increasing the cost and complexity of the vehicle

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[0027] As needed, detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are merely examples that can be embodied in various and alternative forms and combinations thereof. As used herein, for example, exemplary and similar terms refer broadly to an embodiment serving as an illustration, sample, model or pattern.

[0028] In some instances, well-known components, systems, materials or processes have not been described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present disclosure.

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[0030] The present disclosure describes, through various embodiments, a smart sensor cover assembly that is controllable in one or more ways to improve sensor and vehicle performance and safety.

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Abstract

A smart sensor-cover apparatus for covering a sensor, such as a vehicle sensor, includes controllable layers, responsive to inputs, such as a wavelength-filtering controllable layer to selectively filter out select wavelengths of light; a polarizing layer controllable layer to selectively polarize or allow through light; a concealing controllable layer to change between a visible state and a concealed state; and an outermost, cleaning, layer configured to melt incident ice. The outermost layer in various embodiments has an outer surface positioned generally flush with an outer vehicle surfacefor operation of the apparatus, to promote the concealing effect when the concealing layer is not activate. The outermost layer may be configured to self-mend when scratched, and in some cases is hydrophobic, hydrophilic, or super hydrophilic outer surface. An insulating component, such as a glass or polycarbonate layer, is positioned between each adjacent controllable layer.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to sensing systems, and more particularly to smart sensor cap devices that can be functionalized or controlled in various ways to improve the performance of the sensors and any host system used with the device, Such as vehicle performance, safety and aesthetics. Background technique [0002] This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. [0003] Modern systems such as vehicles rely increasingly on sensors. For example, in order to support automatic driving, manual driving and other functions, for vehicles, they rely more and more on sensors. Effective use of sensors is important to maximize safety and enhance the user experience. [0004] One of the challenges associated with the increasing use of sensors such as cameras and lidar sensors is their impact on vehicle design. Engineers and designers are grappling with how to combine the need t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60R16/02
CPCB60R16/02G02F1/0102G02F1/0136B60S1/56G02B27/0006G02F2203/055
Inventor A·K·路易斯J·王赵庆荣M·T·查内R·D·西姆斯W·张黄晓松
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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