Abstract: 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 1×1×0.

Abstract: The present invention discloses radar sensor system, operating in 24 GHz to 300 GHz frequency band, and its method of operation, comprising utilization of the passive markers, reflecting radio wave in the direction of illumination advantageously in cross polarization manner. The proposed system can detect if on the vehicle seat a baby, kid or adult average size person is sitting. The proposed system can detect intrusion, non-occupied area, belt speed, rotation speed and if the package is filled with sufficient level of liquids.

Abstract: The present invention discloses mm-wave radar sensor system and its method of operation, comprising utilization of the passive markers, being placed on known objects. The proposed system can track distance and 3D orientation of the known objects under observation, can differentiate the shape classes of the previously passively marked known objects, and can improve navigation redundancy and autonomous driving in pre-defined environments, by using passive markers being placed on the traffic environment. Generic object can also be human being, having cloths having passive markers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses seat occupation, vital signs and safety belt lock sensor for rear seats, which do not have power supply. The proposed system contains mm-wave radar sensor to be used for rear seat detection of seat occupancy and for vital sign detection, being placed on the vehicle ceiling or being integrated in the front seats, having radiation in the direction of the rear seat and detection if the human being is on the rear seat. The proposed system further contains hardware functionality being integrated in the safety belt environment. This functionality is communicating status if the safety belt is locked or not, in the case when the remote mm-wave sensor detected the human being on the rear seat, using arbitrary wireless communication means, and embedded arbitrary means for conserving energy, like battery. The proposed system is additionally detecting vital signs of the person using rear seats.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an method for mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for parking sensor, as well as in industrial environments, robotics environments and other environments for addressing distance calculations from 0 cm to above 10 m. The key system relevant components of the proposed systems are: utilization of mm-wave integrated radar SOC, supporting Frequency modulated Continues Wave (FMCW) radar operation principle and continues wave (CW) radar operations, with additional analog functionality being integrated on SOC, planar antenna structure, and specific method of operation of switching from FMCW operation mode to the CW operation mode. Preferably, the system, being integrated as HW module with SW components is using non licensed 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz frequency band with integrated RF radar SOC with PLL, with physical size less than 2×2×0.5 cm, and it is used for moving and parking assistance, being integrated as invisible in the vehicle body.

Abstract: 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 1×1×0.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a parking support Apparatus, comprising mm-wave radar sensor, having an integrated mm-wave IC front end. The proposed Apparatus can detect the parking obstacle object distance and partly position of the objects, having inherently low-cost system topology, suitable as a replacement in functionality for the commonly used ultrasound sensors. Proposed apparatus is preferably realized by integrated low cost module approach, using single metal layer printed dipole antennas, with integrated reflector, and four connectors for digital interface and DC supply, without PCB structures, bonding wires and flip chip bubbles. The proposed Apparatus can be integrated by using reduced complexity module integration with polymers or semiconductor technologies.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an mm-wave radar sensor to be deployed in the vehicles for parking sensor, as well as in industrial environments, robotics environments and other environments for addressing distance calculations from 0 cm to above 10 m. The key system relevant components of the proposed systems are: utilization of mm-wave integrated radar SOC, supporting FMCW radar operation principle and CW radar operations, with additional analog functionality being integrated on SOC, planar antenna structure, and specific method of operation of switching from FMCW operation mode to the CW operation mode. Preferably, the system, being integrated as HW module with SW components is using non licensed 60 GHz or 77-79 GHz frequency band with integrated RF radar SOC with PLL, with physical size less than 2×2×0.5 cm, and it is used for moving and parking assistance, being integrated as invisible in the vehicle body.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.