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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2021
Applicant:
Zoox, Inc., Foster City, CA (US);
Inventors:
Jesse Sol Levinson, Redwood City, CA (US);
Ryan Mcmichael, San Francisco, CA (US);
Robert Nicholas Moor, San Mateo, CA (US);
Mohammad Umar Piracha, Union City, CA (US);
Assignee:
Zoox, Inc., Foster City, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01S 17/931 (2020.01); G01B 11/22 (2006.01); G01S 7/481 (2006.01); G01S 17/89 (2020.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01S 17/931 (2020.01); G01B 11/22 (2013.01); G01S 7/4816 (2013.01); G01S 17/89 (2013.01);
Abstract
A light sensor and apparatus capable of determining depth and image data simultaneously from a target in an environment is discussed herein. The apparatus includes an array of photodetector elements comprising a first portion to detect frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) signals from the reflected light signals and one or more additional portions that detect visible light signals from the environment.