Abstract: A six-axis motion mechanism combines three translation axes in the directions of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis and three rotation axes in the directions of the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis to carry out a six-axis compound motion. The six-axis motion mechanism includes a movable support frame provided with a connecting mechanism. Drive mechanisms are provided in the directions of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis respectively for controlling the displacement, velocity and acceleration of three translation axes. Rotation mechanisms are provided in the directions of the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis respectively for controlling the rotation angles (?, ?, ?), angular velocity, and angular acceleration of the three rotation axes. The six-axis motion mechanism further includes a motion body which can proceed its rotation and displacement at any angle to imitate a single motion of rolling, yawing and pitching and a compound motion.

Abstract: A device for testing an inertial sensor for a vehicle, which includes at least two attachment points, having at least one first oscillation body to which the inertial sensor is fastenable/is fastened, and having at least one first excitation module assigned to the first oscillation body for accelerating the first oscillation body in at least one direction. At least one second oscillation body is spaced apart from the first oscillation body, to which at least one second excitation module is assigned for accelerating the second oscillation body, and that the inertial sensor is fastenable/is fastened with a first attachment point to the first oscillation body and with a second attachment point to the second oscillation body.

Abstract: Assessing and removing jitter from tachometer signals enhances the performance of condition monitoring systems where accurate tachometer signals are needed. A system as disclosed herein can be designed and configured to have a low order of operations, so as to allow for implementation on low cost microcontrollers, which can be important for bused, distributed monitoring systems in which the tachometer zero crossing data is collected at a tachometer sensor and then broadcast to other remote sensors needing that information for vibration or other advanced analysis. Moreover, for monolithic architecture systems (e.g., a centralized processing and control architecture), the low order of operation and small software code base allows the system to be a simple/low cost addition to existing monitoring systems.

Abstract: The invention provides a scanning probe microscope capable of eliminating the influence of vibration noise and obtaining, accurately and with high resolution, surface information of a sample S. A scanning probe microscope 1 includes: a main body unit 10; a control unit 30; and a wireless stand 60 that is connected to the control unit 30 through a power supply signal cable 42 and includes a power supplying coil 63 and a transmission and reception unit 64. The main body unit 10 includes: a cantilever 21 with a probe 21a; a sensor 23 for detecting displacement of the cantilever 21; an XYZ drive mechanism 25 that is controlled by the control unit 30 to move the cantilever 21 or the sample S; a vibration isolation mechanism 12; a power receiving coil 13; and a transmission and reception unit 14 for communicating with the transmission and reception unit 64.

Abstract: The microscope for monitoring objects after nano-cutting and for investigating structures of macro- and micro-carriers under low temperature comprises a punch having a cutting edge, drives driving the punch along two axes, a platform rotatable in a plane, a piezo-scanner for recording a sample image along three axes, a holder with a carrier of the sample, and a probe unit to which a probe is fastened. The piezo-scanner is fastened to the platform, the punch is able to interact with the sample, and the probe unit is mounted on the platform so as to be movable along one of the axes. The assembly includes a module for mechanical action on the cutting edge of the punch to modify the cutting surface, which module is fastened to the same platform to which the piezo-scanner with the object carrier and the probe unit are fastened.

Abstract: A measuring device measures an electrical current and contains a light source for generating a polarized primary light signal for feeding into a Faraday sensor unit, and a detector for detecting a secondary light signal provided by the Faraday sensor unit and polarization-altered in relation to the primary light signal. An optical-electrical compensation element, by which the polarization alteration of the secondary light signal can be compensated via an opposite polarization alteration, and a measurement signal, according to the opposite polarization alteration, for the electrical current can be deduced. A method for measuring an electrical current by use of the measuring device is further disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of load detection for an audio amplifier system is described. A load detector includes a first load terminal and a second load terminal; a controller coupled to the first and second load terminals and configured to in a first control loop, vary a first current supplied to a first load terminal dependent on the difference between a first reference signal and the detected first load terminal voltage; and in a second control loop, vary a second current supplied to the second load terminal dependent on the difference between a second reference signal and the detected second load terminal voltage; and to determine a current through a load connected between the first load terminal and the second load terminal from the second current value, and a voltage across the load from the detected voltage difference between the first load terminal voltage and the second load terminal voltage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for measuring a loss in a reactive power compensation system to compensate reactive power, which includes at least one load connected to a receiving end, a reactive power compensation unit connected to the receiving end and comprising at least one device, at least one detection unit provided at the at least one device and detecting a voltage, a phase of a voltage, current, and a phase of current, a measurement unit measuring voltage data, current data, and a phase angle based on the voltage, the phase of a voltage, the current, and the phase of current detected by the at least one detection unit, and a loss calculation unit calculating loss power of the at least one device based on the measured voltage data, current data and phase angle.

Abstract: A hearing aid (200), adapted for detection of congestion of a sound output. The invention also relates to a method of detection of congestion of a sound output.

Abstract: A method of operating a hearing aid system, comprising a hearing aid (200), adapted for detection of congestion of a sound output of the hearing aid. The invention also relates to hearing aid systems capable of carrying out such a method.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a transformer including: a first drive winding (206) wound on a first core; a second drive winding wound on a second core; a sense winding wound across the first and second cores; and a compensation winding wound across the first and second cores; where one or more utility lines are threaded through a middle of the first and second cores, a common mode current in the one or more utility lines causes one or more pulses to appear on the sense winding, a current on the compensation winding is adjusted until the one or more pulses on the sense winding are cancelled out, and the common mode current on the one or more utility lines is the adjusted current on the compensation winding multiplied by a turn ratio between the compensation winding and the sense winding.

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring a duty cycle of a signal include applying a first branch of an input signal directly to a latch. A delay of a second branch of the input signal is incrementally increased, with the second branch being applied to the latch, until the latch changes its output. A delay, corresponding to the latch's changed output, is divided by a period of the input signal to determine a duty cycle of the input signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating high-order harmonics in a solid-state medium comprising integrated semiconductor devices and electronics. The high-order harmonics interact with and are modified by the internal electric field associated with the operation of the integrated semiconductor devices and electronics. Measurement of the high-order harmonics after modification by the internal electric fields amounts to high resolution (temporal and spatial) dynamic imaging of the internal electric fields associated with the integrated semiconductor devices and electronics.

Abstract: A portable device and associated method are described for use with a system in which a locating signal is transmitted from within the ground during an operational procedure. The locating signal includes a transmission frequency that is selectable from a group of discrete transmission frequencies in a frequency range and the region includes electromagnetic noise that can vary. The portable device includes a receiver having a bandwidth that includes the transmission frequency range and is operable for measuring the electromagnetic noise in the transmission frequency range to establish a frequency content of the electromagnetic noise for use in selecting one of the discrete transmission frequencies that is subsequently transmitted as the locating signal during the operational procedure. The locating signal can be transmitted from a boring tool, a pullback arrangement or an inground cable. A predicted maximum operational depth for a transmitter can be determined prior to the operational procedure.

Abstract: A smart cord reel cable including at least one sensor for measuring cord or cord reel usage, a memory for receiving sensor input to create usage records, and a processor for analyzing the usage records to provide information for maintenance status indication and/or usage analytics.

Abstract: A dropped conductor sensor includes a housing installable on a first conductor; a sensor supported in the housing and configured to sense in real time at least one of an acceleration, a vibration, a tilt, a roll, or an angular displacement of the dropped conductor sensor; and an antenna in the housing, the antenna configured to transmit a signal including information sensed by the sensor away from the dropped conductor sensor in real time. A monitoring system including a dropped conductor sensor, and a method of monitoring a conductor using a dropped conductor sensor are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor inspection circuit which is capable of inspecting connection states of power supply, ground, and signal bumps in a semiconductor package or a printed circuit board equipped with a semiconductor LSI mounted in a product operation state. As a means to solve the problem, a circuit capable of switching a path is provided at an input portion of a driver/receiver, a mechanism capable of transferring an output of a path switching circuit near a receiver circuit to a voltage waveform circuit with an internal variable terminal is provided, and a breakage state of a bump can be observed in the product operation state by observing a DC level at a terminal having a certain DC resistance when a signal bump connection state is observed and receiving a step wave and observing a response waveform thereof when an IO power supply bump connection state is observed.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the health of a semiconductor power electronic switch such as an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is provided. The method having the steps of: measuring one or more parameters selected from the group consisting of: a rate of change of voltage ( dV dt ) across the switch; a rate of change of current ( di dt ) through the switch, a charge present on a gate of the switch (QG), a peak overshoot voltage (VPO) across the switch, and a peak overshoot or reverse recovery current (IRR) through the switch; and estimating the health of the switch based on the measured parameter(s).

Abstract: A system and method for detecting deteriorated junctions within an electrical circuit includes a voltage channel circuit, a load circuit, and a microcontroller. The voltage channel circuit is connectable to the electrical circuit and includes a multiplier circuit, a peak detector circuit, and a filter circuit. The multiplier circuit is configured to square a line voltage of the electrical circuit. The peak detector circuit is configured to detect peak voltages of the line voltage based on an output of the multiplier circuit. A DC output voltage is provided from the filter circuit based on the output of the multiplier circuit. The load circuit is connectable to the electrical circuit and includes a plurality of resistors and a plurality of switches controlled by the microcontroller to enable current flow through the plurality of resistors to control the line voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring a characteristic of an environment of an electronic device. The electronic device may include a printed circuit board and a component. A sensor is placed on the printed circuit board, and may be between the component and the board, and connects to a monitor, or detector. An end user device may be used to store, assess, display and understand the data received from the sensor through the monitor.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an integrated circuit is disclosed. The integrated includes a general purpose processor, an interface circuit, and a calibration adapter circuit. The general purpose processor circuit generates calibration test inputs based on user instruction. The analog interface circuit may include a calibration bus circuit. The calibration bus circuit may receive the calibration test input from the general purpose processor circuit. The calibration adapter circuit is coupled to the calibration bus circuit and the general purpose processor circuit and transmits the calibration test inputs to the calibration bus circuit.

Abstract: An IC degradation sensor is disclosed. The IC degradation management sensor includes an odd number of first logic gates electrically connected in a ring oscillator configuration, each first logic gate having an input and an output. Each first logic gate further includes a first PMOS transistor, a first NMOS transistor and a second logic gate having an input and an output. The input of the second logic gate is the input of the first logic gate, and the drains of the first PMOS transistor and the first NMOS transistor are electrically connected to the output of the second logic gate, and the output of the second logic gate is the output of the first logic gate.

Abstract: A device comprises a first die; and a second die stacked below the first die with interconnections between the first die and the second die. A least one of the first die or the second die has a circuit for performing a function and provides a functional path. Each of the first and second dies comprise a plurality of latches, including a respective latch corresponding to each one of the interconnections; and a plurality of multiplexers. Each multiplexer is connected to a respective one of the plurality of latches and arranged for receiving and selecting one of a scan test pattern or a signal from the functional path for outputting during a scan chain test of the first die and second die.

Abstract: Aspects of present disclosure relate to an integrated circuit chip (chip), a method and a computer program product of testing the chip. The method of testing the chip may include: partitioning the chip into various partitions, loading built-in self-test (BIST) test instructions into BIST engine and initializing a current partition counter, performing BIST test on current partition, transmitting test results of the current partition of the chip to an external test data storage, checking whether current partition is the last partition, incrementing current partition counter, and returning to performing BIST on a next partition when current partition is not the last partition, and exiting BIST test when current partition is the last partition. The test results may be stored in one or more inactive storage elements of the chip. The number of partitions may include: one partition, a predetermined number of partitions, and a variable number of partitions.

Abstract: A solid state switch power emulator circuit, the circuit including a high voltage section including a high voltage power supply (HVPS); a high voltage capacitor (HVC) electronically connected to the HVPS in parallel; a high voltage switch (HVS) electronically connected to the HVC and the HVPS in series; and a high voltage load (HVL) electronically connected to the HVS in series; a low voltage section including a low voltage power supply (LVPS); a low voltage capacitor (LVC) electronically connected to the LVPS in parallel; a low voltage switch (LVS) electronically connected to the LVPS and the LVC in series; a low voltage load (LVL) electronically connected to the LVS in series; and a high voltage diode (HVD) electronically connected to the LVL in series, wherein voltage levels associated with the low voltage section are less than voltage levels associated with the high voltage section.

Abstract: A test circuit performs fault detection tests on a motor branch circuit, to detect pre-existing faults before a motor start-up to pre-empt potential damage to the motor branch circuit therefrom. The test circuit is configured to be coupled to the phase lines of a motor branch circuit at a set of test points strategically located on the phase lines. The test circuit includes test lines that are each coupled to a different one of the phase lines at one of the set of test points. The test circuit includes a test controller that, during a test mode, sequentially presents a low voltage supply to each phase line through the test line coupled thereto, to test for ground faults then sequentially couples the low voltage supply across each possible pairing of the phase lines to test for line-to-line faults. The test mode can be initiated manually or automatically.

Abstract: Final state-of-charge calculation means is provided which calculates a final state-of-charge of the battery according to state-of-charge estimate values by electric current integration mode state-of-charge estimation means and equivalent circuit model mode state-of-charge estimation means. The final state-of-charge calculation means performs, when a difference between the state-of-charge estimate value by the electric current integration mode state-of-charge estimation means and the state-of-charge estimate value by the equivalent circuit model mode state-of-charge estimation means becomes less than or equal to the state-of-charge difference threshold value, switching of the final state-of-charge from the state-of-charge estimate value by the electric current integration mode state-of-charge estimation means to the state-of-charge estimate value by the equivalent circuit model mode state-of-charge estimation means.

Abstract: Methods and systems for estimating a state of charge (SoC) of a battery are disclosed. A method determines a first joint Gaussian distribution of values of the SoC given a set of historical measured physical quantities of the state of the battery and a corresponding set of historical values of the SoC of the battery. The method determines a second joint Gaussian distribution of SoC using the set of historical measured physical quantities and the corresponding set of historical values of the SoC, current measurement physical quantities of the battery and the first joint Gaussian distribution. Finally, the method determines a mean and a variance of the current value of the SoC of the battery from the second joint Gaussian distribution. The mean is an estimate of the current SoC of the battery, and the variance is a confidence of the estimate.

Abstract: A method detects defects in an electrical power storage system including at least one battery. The method includes applying an instruction for charging or discharging the battery. The method also includes measuring the current passing through the battery during application of the instruction and calculating m×n mean errors (eTj(tij))1?j?m, 1?i?n between the measured current and the theoretical current of the instruction in m×n time intervals ([tij, tij+Tj])1?j?m, 1?i?n, respectively. The method also includes calculating, for each j between 1 and m, ej=max(eTj (tij)), where i=1, . . . , n. Lastly, the method includes incrementing a counter Cj if ej completely or partially exceeds a predetermined threshold. A defect is detected if Cj exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: In a state monitoring of a storage battery, accuracy of estimation of the remaining service life of the storage battery can be improved by monitoring the state of the storage battery and distinguishing an initial failure and an accidental failure from degradation over time.

Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging a magnetic field as vectors (or scalars if desired) in either two or three dimensions without the need for rastering or relative motion between the sensors and the magnetic field being viewed. A secondary function is to image electric current flow as vectors. Example embodiments can be scaled to fit both large and small applications by using discreet devices or manufacturing with MEMS technologies.

Abstract: A measuring device according to the invention comprises a sensor line and a pre-magnetizing magnet. The sensor line has at least one sensor and extends in a line direction. The pre-magnetizing magnet has a non-homogeneous magnetization.

Abstract: The invention concerns the field of electronics and materials science and relates to components on flexible substrates, as are for example used as sensors or actuators in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering or electronics, and to a method for the production thereof. The object of the present invention is the specification of components on flexible substrates, the physical and in particular electrical properties of which have long-term stability, and the specification of a cost-efficient and simple method for the production thereof. The object is attained with components on flexible substrates, composed of a flexible substrate having a barrier layer arranged at least partially thereon, on which layer a components layer is at least partially positioned.

Abstract: A transmitting device and a method for transmitting two high frequency signals for a magnetic resonance tomograph are provided. The transmitting device includes a shielded balanced transmission line, a first signal driver, and a second signal driver. The first signal driver and the second signal driver feed the first high frequency signal to a first conductor and the second high frequency signal to a second conductor of the balanced transmission line. A shielding of the balanced transmission line has an electrical connection to a common ground potential for the first signal driver and the second signal driver.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for producing a map of a static magnetic field (B0) of a magnetic resonance imaging system. The method includes forming a first dataset by acquiring, with the MRI system, a first plurality of different echo signals occurring at a respective plurality of different echo times. The method also includes forming a second dataset by acquiring, with the MRI system, a second plurality of different echo signals occurring at a respective plurality of different echo times. The second dataset includes signals resulting from a magnetization transfer (MT) between free water and bound molecules. The method further includes generating MT-weighted maps using the first dataset and the second dataset, determining, using the MT-weighted maps, a phase difference between the first plurality of different echo signals, and using the phase differences, generate a corrected map of the static magnetic field (B0) of the MRI system.

Abstract: In a computer and a magnetic resonance method and apparatus for automatic characterization (classification) of liver tissue in a region of interest of a liver, at least one value tuple of the region of interest of the liver is acquired, the value tuple including at least one T1 value determined from magnetic resonance images of the region of interest, or a reciprocal value thereof, and a T2 or T2* value or a reciprocal value thereof. The value tuple is transferred into a multidimensional parameter space and the characterization of the liver tissue is then performed on the basis of the position of the value tuple in the parameter space.

Abstract: In a magnetic resonance coil selection method and selection computer, a range parameter of a target region (ROI) to be detected is acquired, and a detection range parameter of each available coil is acquired. A coil having a detection range that overlaps with a range of the ROI is determined and then selected. The selected coil is then used in the operation of a magnetic resonance scanner to acquire magnetic resonance data. The SNR of the magnetic resonance scanner is thereby increased, so as to improve the imaging quality.

Abstract: MR imaging comprising the steps of: subjecting an object (10) to an imaging sequence of RF pulses and switched magnetic field gradients (GS, GP, GM), which imaging sequence is a steady state sequence comprising a plurality of repeatedly applied acquisition blocks (21), wherein each acquisition block (21) comprises two units (22, 23) in immediate succession, namely: i) a first unit (22) starting with an excitation RF pulse radiated toward the object (10), with the duration of the first unit being an integer multiple of a given time interval T, and ii) a second unit (23) starting with a refocusing RF pulse radiated toward the object (10) and comprising a readout magnetic field gradient (GM) and a phase encoding magnetic field gradient (GP), with the duration of the second unit (23) being an integer multiple of the time interval T, acquiring one or more phase-encoded spin echo signals (31, 32) in a sequence of acquisition blocks (21), and reconstructing one or more MR images from the acquired spin echo signals (

Abstract: Disclosed is a measuring bridge arrangement containing: a measuring bridge comprising at least one first half bridge having a first measuring connection and a second half bridge having a second measuring connection; a reference voltage divider having at least one first and a second test connection; a differential amplifier having at least one first and a second amplifier input and at least one amplifier output, a voltage amplification, and having an output voltage working range. In the arrangement, the first amplifier input is wired to a first capacitor and the second amplifier input is wired to a second capacitor, and the amplifier inputs can be selectively connected to the measuring connections or to the test connections.

Abstract: System and method for determining a position of a target in an unbiased 3D measurement space: generating 2D measurement data in focal planes of each sensor; calculating a line of sight (LOS) from the target for each sensor; intersecting the LOSs and finding the closest intersection point in a 3D space; calculating a boresight LOS in 3D for each sensor; intersecting the boresight lines of sights for each sensor, and finding the closest intersection point in the 3D space to define an origin for forming the unbiased 3D measurement space; and forming local unbiased 3D estimates of the position of the target in the unbiased 3D measurement space as a difference between a closest point of the target LOS and a closest point of the boresight LOS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for refined zoning via intersection. Specifically, anchor nodes (200) of a zone-based positioning system are divided into multiple hyper zones (40, 50) in different ways, where the different ways of dividing the hyper zones may be orthogonal to each other, with possibly partial overlapping. For each way of dividing the hyper zones (40, 50), the most likely candidate hyper zone is selected based on a user zoning method. Thereafter, the intersection (42) of the identified hyper zones is taken as the final location result of a mobile node to be located.

Abstract: A method for locating a mobile device is disclosed. Initially, a set of modulated ultrasound signals and a set of radio signals are separately broadcast from a group of transmitters. The ultrasound signals include at least one symbol configured for pulse compression. After the receipt of a demodulated ultrasound signal from a mobile device, wherein the demodulated ultrasound signal is derived from the modulated ultrasound signals, transmitter identifier and timing information are extracted from the demodulated ultrasound signal. Timing information include, for example, the arrival time of the demodulated ultrasound signal in relation to the start time of its transmission. After the locations of the transmitters have been ascertained from the transmitter identifier information, the location of the mobile device can be determined based on the timing information and the locations of the transmitters.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting individuals in a target geographic location, such as a disastrous site, that identifies and locates potential victims using signals from the victims' cell phone utilizes an unmanned aerial vehicle controlled equipped with a retractable antenna component and a core network connection component. The retractable antenna component includes a mobile telephony base station and employs a smart antenna system so as to estimate the direction of arrival of all incoming signals. The core network connection component is operative to establish a wireless communication link with an Internet Protocol based core network of. When a victim's cell phones attempts to connect to the base station in order to access the core network, the location of the cell phone can be determined. The locations can be plotted on a map and based on the distribution of phones on the map, rescue efforts can be optimized.

Abstract: A sports object comprises an electronic circuit having a power source and a transmitter and arranged to transmit a signal identifying the sports object. The sports object has an inner core encapsulating the electronic circuit. The inner core is configured such that the inner core and electronic circuit are balanced. There is at least one outer core layer encapsulating the inner core. The sports object is used in a system for providing sports game information. The system comprises the sports object and a portable computing device including a receiver responsive to the signal and a location means for determining the location of the computing device. The computing device records the signal received at two or more different locations and records the location of the computing device at each of the different locations to enable estimation of a location for the sports object identified by the received signal.

Abstract: An RF position tracking system for wirelessly tracking the three-dimensional position of a tracked object. The tracked object has at least one mobile antenna and at least one inertial sensor. The system uses a plurality of base antennas which communicate with the mobile antenna using radio signals. The tracked object also incorporates the inertial sensor to improve position stability by allowing the system to compare position data from radio signals to data provided by the inertial sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, devices, apparatus, computer-/processor-readable media, and other implementations, including a method, at a processor-based mobile device, that includes determining a first set of candidate positions of the mobile device corresponding to a first time instance based, at least in part, on position data including a first set of identifiers decoded from signals including respective first one or more light-based communications received by the mobile device from a first one or more light devices, with the mobile device being located at a first location at the first time instance. The method further includes selecting at least one candidate position from the first set of candidate positions, in response to a determination that the first set of candidate positions includes more than one candidate position, in order to resolve positional ambiguity, based, at least partly, on further position data from further signals from one or more devices.

Abstract: A radar device includes transmission signal generation circuitry that generates one or more transmission signals, a transmission amplifier that amplifies a power level of the one or more transmission signals, a transmission gain controller that adjusts a gain of the transmission amplifier, transmission antenna circuitry that converts each of the one or more amplified transmission signals into each of one or more radio signals and transmit the one or more radio signals to a measurement target space, reception antenna circuitry that receives the one or more radio signals from the measurement target space, and one or more receivers that detect a power level of a transmission/reception leakage signal using the one or more received radio signals. The transmission gain controller adjusts the gain of the transmission amplifier in accordance with a result of comparison between the detected power level and a power level of a transmission/reception leakage signal measured in advance.

Abstract: We disclose a lidar system that includes a modulator-based probe-light generator and a coherent optical receiver. The probe-light generator uses tunable carrier-suppressed single-sideband modulation to generate frequency-chirped optical pulses for the optical-probe beam directed at the target. The coherent optical receiver uses a homodyne detection scheme in which a split portion of the optical-probe beam is used as an optical local oscillator signal for detecting a corresponding optical beam reflected by the target. The resulting electrical RF signals generated by the receiver can be processed, e.g., using a disclosed signal-processing method, to determine one or both of the distance to the target and the velocity of the target.

Abstract: A Lidar system configured to have a wide field of view. The LIDAR system includes a substrate. The substrate is planar. An array of electronic laser scan transceiver chips are mounted to the substrate. An lenslet array is spaced apart from the array of electronic laser scans transceivers so as to increase the field of the array of electronic laser scan transceiver chips. A plurality of baffles extend between the array of electronic laser scan transceiver chips and the lenslet array so as to separate the electronic laser scan transceiver chips and the lenslets from each other. The baffles provide structural support for the lenslet array and are further configured to absorb scatter from the laser beams transmitted and received by respective electronic laser scan transceiver chips. Accordingly, the Lidar system increases the field of view of the individual electronic scan transceivers without complicating the manufacturing process relative to Lidar systems with convex substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical separating means 21 for a deflection mirror arrangement 1 of a laser scanner 2. The invention also relates to a deflection mirror arrangement comprising a separating means of this kind, and also to a laser scanner comprising a deflection mirror arrangement of this kind comprising optical separating means. The optical separating means 21 comprises a substantially rigid separating wall 17 for separating a receiving mirror region 19 of a deflection mirror 15, 16 from a transmitting mirror region 18, wherein the separating wall 17 has a rectilinear edge section. The separating means 21 has fastening webs 23, which are arranged on both sides of the rectilinear edge section 22 of the separating wall 17, for fastening to a mirror support 14. In order to enable fault-free assembly of a deflection mirror arrangement for a laser scanner, an elastically deformable seal element 25 is arranged along the rectilinear edge section 22 of the separating wall according to the invention.