Patent
Method and Electronic Device for creating Matching Layer for 3D component
Abstract
The invention pertains to a method and electronic device designed to create a non-uniformly thick matching layer for 3D components in vehicles, such as bumpers, that house radar modules. This matching layer aims to minimize the reflection and losses of microwaves caused by the bumper's curvature and materials. The method involves using a binomial matching layer technique to design this layer based on the thickness and dielectric properties of the 3D component.
Type of IP
Faculty
Category of Patent
Department
Societal Impact
- Enhances vehicle safety by improving the reliability and accuracy of radar-based detection systems.
- Reduces the risk of accidents by ensuring better functionality of radar modules in various driving conditions.
Salient technical features and Advantages of the Technology
- Generation of a non-uniformly thick matching layer based on the 3D component's thickness and dielectric constant.
- Use of a binomial matching layer technique to optimize the matching layer's effectiveness.
- Consideration of parameters such as impedance, load, and free space impedance.
- Representation of the 3D component surface using triangles in a 3D Cartesian Coordinate System for precise modeling.
- Reduces microwave reflections and integration losses for radar modules placed behind vehicle bumpers.
- Enhances the performance of radar modules by maintaining the integrity of their radiation patterns.
- Adapts to the non-uniform thickness of the 3D component, providing a tailored solution that addresses specific design and material challenges.
Technology readiness level
5
Current Status of Technology
Early Prototype development and validation in relevant environment complete
Relevant Industries
Automobile industries, Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and other industries requiring Radar modules
Applications or Domain
- Automotive industry, particularly in the design and manufacturing of vehicle bumpers and radar modules.
- Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that rely on radar for object detection and relative positioning.
**This IP is jointly owned**