Radar System and Corresponding Method

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This patent describes an advanced radar system designed to detect the surroundings of moving objects, such as vehicles or cranes. The system integrates at least two radar modules with different configurations—larger, more capable main modules and several smaller, simpler modules—distributed around the object. These modules work together, creating a 'virtual array' that enables high-precision environmental sensing (such as angle, distance, and speed), all while minimizing the amount of physical hardware, space, and integration effort needed.

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• Automotive surround sensing for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) or autonomous vehicles
• Obstacle and object detection for industrial transport devices like cranes or forklifts
• Monitoring and collision avoidance for trains and railway vehicles
• Integration in vehicles as part of sensor fusion (with cameras, LiDAR, etc.) for safe navigation
• Use in stationary applications for perimeter or area monitoring (security, safety zones)
• Indoor motion tracking (e.g., vital sign detection, occupancy monitoring)
• Marine or aerial vehicle obstacle detection and navigation support

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• Provides high angular resolution and accuracy using distributed, differently-configured radar modules, combining their data to maximize sensing performance
• Reduces the physical size and space requirements of radar sensors, enabling easier integration in vehicles (such as behind grilles, under license plates, or in narrow spaces)
• Allows modular and flexible installation, with the option to add or reconfigure sensor modules based on application needs
• Supports self-calibration and compensation for installation errors or changes during use, increasing robustness and reducing maintenance
• Facilitates creation of complex, virtually larger radar arrays via software rather than expensive and bulky hardware
• Enables cost-effective scaling, from basic to premium sensor capabilities, thanks to the modular/basis-plus-upgrades architecture
• Improves safety and situational awareness for both manual and autonomous vehicles in dynamic and complex environments

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a radar system for detecting the surroundings of a moving object, in particular a vehicle and/or a transport device, such as in particular a crane, said system being installed or being capable of being installed on the moving object. The radar system comprises at least one first, preferably non-coherent, and at least one second, preferably non-coherent, radar module having at least one antenna, said radar modules being arranged or being capable of being arranged on the moving object, and at least one first radar module being configured differently from at least one second radar module.