Sensor optimization
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Abstract
A three-dimensional grid model of a traffic scene can be determined based on grid elements. Weights can be determined for the grid elements of the three-dimensional grid model corresponding to priority regions and occluded grid elements. Grid coverage for respective stationary sensors can be determined based on the grid elements of the three-dimensional grid model. A matrix can be determined based on the grid coverage of the plurality of stationary sensors. An optimal subset of stationary sensors can be determined based on applying a greedy search algorithm to the matrix, the weights and costs corresponding to the plurality of stationary sensors to maximize the ratio of grid coverage to the cost based on poses of the plurality of stationary sensors.
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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 1 AMERICAN RD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126 |
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- H04N Class
- 16793 Applications Filed
- 10991 Patents Issued To-Date
- 65.45 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Brooks, Colin | Ann Arbor, US | 3 | 26 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 26 | |||
Buller, William Thomas | Dexter, US | 1 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 3 | |||
Graham, Jeremy | Chelsea, US | 6 | 58 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 58 | |||
Janiszewski, Susan | Superior Township, US | 1 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 3 | |||
Kourous-Harrigan, Helen E | Monroe, US | 4 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 3 |
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