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Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2026

Filed:

Feb. 13, 2023
Applicant:

Motional Ad Llc, Boston, MA (US);

Inventor:

Timothy O'donnell, Waltham, MA (US);

Assignee:

Motional AD LLC, Boston, MA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01S 7/481 (2006.01); G01S 17/931 (2020.01); G02B 7/02 (2021.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01S 7/4816 (2013.01); G01S 17/931 (2020.01); G02B 7/022 (2013.01);
Abstract

Provided are interchangeable ring lenses for sensing systems, which can include a LiDAR sensor configured to rotate about a rotation axis within an interchangeable ring lens and receive electromagnetic radiation. Some systems also include a mount portion of the interchangeable ring lens that includes a threaded connection for removably coupling the interchangeable ring lens to a base. Some systems also include the interchangeable ring lens being removable from the base by the threaded connection. Some systems also include an elastomeric seal for at least partially sealing the interchangeable ring lens to the base. Methods and computer program products are also provided.


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