Novelic D.o.o.

Universiteit Twente

Fundacio Institut De Bioenginyeria De Catalunya

Acondicionamiento Tarrasense

Novelic Doo Beograd-novi Beograd (novelic)

Veselin Branković

Francesc Mitjans Prat

Veljko Mihajlović

Darko Tasovac

Jordi Martorell Pena

Javier Ramón Azcón

Dusan Krcum

Dusan Grujić

Milan Savić

Pavle Jovanović

Ivan Milosavljević

Marko Parausić

Ðorđe Glavonjić

Nirmalendu Acharyya

Sonia M Garcia Blanco

Michiel De Goede

Gregory Kozyreff

Meindert Dijkstra

Johann Toudert

Lantian Chang

Elena Martínez Fraiz

Raquel Obregón Núñez

Laura Padilla GARCÍA

The present invention relates to a gesture detection Apparatus and Method of Operation comprising of an mm-wave radar sensor, having an integrated mm-wave IC front end, with special arrangement of the antenna system, with a new art of angle detection and which does not contain radio down-conversion topology, common in non-professional radar systems. The proposed Apparatus is capable of detecting the two dimensional target angle, having an inherently low-cost system topology, suitable as a replacement in functionality for the commonly used gesture detection system in consumer applications. The proposed apparatus topology consist of two transmitting planar antennae, and two pairs of receiving antennae without the down-conversion of receiver chains, but with introduced analog signal combining structures and mm-wave power detectors. The complete proposed sensor apparatus topology with integrated antennae, mm-wave IC and digital processing parts may be realized in a module smaller than 1&#xd7;1&#xd7;0.5 cm and operating in the 60 GHz band for industrial, health care and consumer applications, as well as in the 77-81 GHz band for automotive applications. The integration of the sensor module may be performed in polymer technologies. Sensor can be used as a part of other device or as a gadget.

Millimeter-wave radar sensor system for gesture and movement analysis

The present invention relates to a parking support Apparatus and Method of operation comprising of an mm-wave radar sensor, having an integrated mm-wave IC front end. The proposed Apparatus is capable of detecting the parking obstacle object distance and angle, having inherently low cost system topology, suitable as a replacement in functionality for the commonly used ultrasound sensors. The proposed apparatus topology consist of one transmitting and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology with one down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on FMCW radar, CW radar and Doppler radar, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes integer values from 1 and larger. The specific proposed method of operation is adjusted to a dedicated application. A combination of more than one proposed apparatus enables smart observation of the parking area in front of the moving platform with wired or wireless connection to the information evaluation and control entity. The proposed apparatus topology with lower complexity consist of one transmit and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology without any down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on CW radar operation, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes values from 1 to 3. The system operation topology allows full distance and obstacle angle calculation by the apparatus itself in one topology solution or to have the information being calculated, combining more sensors, using low complexity apparatus topologies, also proposed in this innovation. The integration of the proposed apparatus in the vehicle bumper is inherently possible and may be optically and functionally provided as an efficient replacement for ultrasound parking assist systems. The complete proposed sensor apparatus topologies with integrated antennae, mm-wave IC and digital processing parts may be realized in a module smaller than 1&#xd7;1&#xd7;0.5 cm and operating in the 77-81 GHz band.

Millimeter-wave sensor system for parking assistance

The present invention discloses a mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed as emotion sensor, being inherently small size, and being able to be produced in low cost manner. The key system relevant components are utilization of mm-wave integrated radar, specific planar high-gain antenna radiation patterns, and analyzing the vital signs of objects by the same apparatus. The objects are human beings with vital signs vibrations, and animals with vital sign vibrations, where the system calculates and detects the frequency of vital sign rates: heartbeats and respiration frequencies. The values of vital signs rates as well as the changes of vital sign rates are used together with objects vital signs profile to calculate the emotion value. Emotion value may be additionally enhanced by specific movement pattern events added additionally in the emotion status evaluation. Emotion value can be information about object mood or simple alert of the excitements or calmness, as well as information of the increased or decreased excitement. Preferably, the proposed apparatus is using 60 GHz ISM Band integrated radar front, working in Doppler mode. Physical size of proposed apparatus in range: 4&#xd7;2&#xd7;1 cm or smaller.

Emotion sensor system

The present invention discloses a mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for sensing driver fatigue. The key system relevant components are utilization of mm-wave integrated radar, with specific planar high gain antenna radiation pattern, by analyzing at least two major biometric parameters of the drives simultaneously: heartbeat and respiratory dynamics. The method of operation calculates probability of the fatigue event. In case that probability is above a predefined threshold, the interaction with vehicle control system is initiated, using typical arbitrary automotive interfaces. Corresponding predefined actions are taken in that case. The predefined actions could be one or combination of the following: driver safety belt pulling, audio signal alerts to driver, vibration alert to driver, inside cabin light condition changes, engine operation condition change, corresponding communication using arbitrary wireless means to outside vehicle environment. Optionally, the system is utilizing additional driver imposed parameters like acceleration sensor information. Preferably, the system is using 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz integrated radar front end working in Doppler operation mode, with 4&#xd7;4 Tx and Rx planar radiation elements, with physical size typically in the range 4&#xd7;2&#xd7;1 cm, or smaller.

MM-wave radar driver fatigue sensor apparatus

The present invention discloses a mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for seat occupation detection applications. The key system relevant components are utilization of mm-wave integrated radar, specific planar high-gain antenna radiation pattern, and analyzing of the heartbeat and optionally also respiratory dynamics. The method of operation calculates probability of the seat occupation event regarding: detection of the passenger on the seat, detection of a baby or a child on the seat, detection of the presence of a baby or a child in the vehicle after the driver has left the vehicle, detection of the human or animal presence of intrusion in specific vehicle environment. In case that probability is above a predefined threshold, typically the interaction with vehicle control system is initiated using arbitrary automotive interfaces. Corresponding predefined actions are taken in that case. The predefined actions could be one or combination of the following: audio signal alerts to driver, inside cabin light condition change, engine operation condition change, opening of the windows or corresponding communication using arbitrary wireless means to outside vehicle environment. Optionally, the system is utilizing additional parameters like vehicle cabin temperature and/or timing information about engine stop and driver leaving the car. Preferably, the system is using 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz integrated radar front end working in Doppler operation mode, with 4&#xd7;4 Tx and Rx planar radiation elements, with physical size typically in the range 4&#xd7;2&#xd7;1 cm, or smaller.

Millimetre-wave seat occupation radar sensor

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Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Veselin Branković