Systems and methods for non-obstacle area detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9905015
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15685390

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A method performed by an electronic device is described. The method includes generating a depth map of a scene external to a vehicle. The method also includes performing first processing in a first direction of a depth map to determine a first non-obstacle estimation of the scene. The method also includes performing second processing in a second direction of the depth map to determine a second non-obstacle estimation of the scene. The method further includes combining the first non-obstacle estimation and the second non-obstacle estimation to determine a non-obstacle map of the scene. The combining includes combining comprises selectively using a first reliability map of the first processing and/or a second reliability map of the second processing The method additionally includes navigating the vehicle using the non-obstacle map.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1714

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Bhaskaran, Vasudev San Diego, US 68 2359
Dane, Gokce San Diego, US 41 724

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