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 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.