Abstract:
This work presents a sensor fusion concept based on capacitive and ultrasonic techniques for distance measurement in automotive applications. Although ultrasonic sensors ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This work presents a sensor fusion concept based on capacitive and ultrasonic techniques for distance measurement in automotive applications. Although ultrasonic sensors are a well accepted technology for distance sensing applications, they reveal drawbacks in the immediate vicinity of a vehicle. Capacitive sensors are suited for distance measurements of up to 0.3 m and may also provide information about the approaching object itself. The measurement range of the proposed fusion concept reaches up to 2 m whereby blind spots are avoided and means for object classification are provided. The feasibility of the approach and its robustness against environmental influences are demonstrated by means of experimental investigations.
Published in: IEEE Sensors Journal ( Volume: 11, Issue: 11, November 2011)
![Author image of Thomas Schlegl](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-1-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Thomas Schlegl received the M.Sc. degree in telematics from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2010, where he focused on electrical measurement and telecommunications. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include capacitive sensors, stati...Show More
Thomas Schlegl received the M.Sc. degree in telematics from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2010, where he focused on electrical measurement and telecommunications. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include capacitive sensors, stati...View more
![Author image of Thomas Bretterklieber](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-2-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Thomas Bretterklieber (M'08) was born in Graz, Austria, in 1978. He received the Dipl.-Ing. degree in telematics and the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, in 2001 and 2008, respectively.
He is currently a Senior Researcher with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz. His research ...Show More
Thomas Bretterklieber (M'08) was born in Graz, Austria, in 1978. He received the Dipl.-Ing. degree in telematics and the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, in 2001 and 2008, respectively.
He is currently a Senior Researcher with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz. His research ...View more
![Author image of Markus Neumayer](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-3-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Markus Neumayer received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2008, where he focused on automation and measurement. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include physical modelling, inverse problem...Show More
Markus Neumayer received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2008, where he focused on automation and measurement. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include physical modelling, inverse problem...View more
![Author image of Hubert Zangl](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-4-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Hubert Zangl (M'05) received the Dipl.Ing. degree in telematics, the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering, and the venia docendi for sensors and instrumentation from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2001, 2005, and 2009, respectively.
Since 2010, he has been an Associate Professor with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Proc...Show More
Hubert Zangl (M'05) received the Dipl.Ing. degree in telematics, the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering, and the venia docendi for sensors and instrumentation from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2001, 2005, and 2009, respectively.
Since 2010, he has been an Associate Professor with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Proc...View more
![Author image of Thomas Schlegl](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-1-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Thomas Schlegl received the M.Sc. degree in telematics from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2010, where he focused on electrical measurement and telecommunications. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include capacitive sensors, statistical signal processing, and inverse problems.
Thomas Schlegl received the M.Sc. degree in telematics from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2010, where he focused on electrical measurement and telecommunications. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include capacitive sensors, statistical signal processing, and inverse problems.View more
![Author image of Thomas Bretterklieber](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-2-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Thomas Bretterklieber (M'08) was born in Graz, Austria, in 1978. He received the Dipl.-Ing. degree in telematics and the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, in 2001 and 2008, respectively.
He is currently a Senior Researcher with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz. His research interests focus on the design and the optimization of robust and reliable sensors for automotive and industrial applications and mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
Thomas Bretterklieber (M'08) was born in Graz, Austria, in 1978. He received the Dipl.-Ing. degree in telematics and the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, in 2001 and 2008, respectively.
He is currently a Senior Researcher with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz. His research interests focus on the design and the optimization of robust and reliable sensors for automotive and industrial applications and mixed-signal integrated circuit design.View more
![Author image of Markus Neumayer](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-3-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Markus Neumayer received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2008, where he focused on automation and measurement. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include physical modelling, inverse problems, and model-based measurement.
Markus Neumayer received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2008, where he focused on automation and measurement. Currently, he is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz, where he works on his Ph.D. thesis.
His research interests include physical modelling, inverse problems, and model-based measurement.View more
![Author image of Hubert Zangl](/mediastore/IEEE/content/freeimages/7361/6046174/5767538/5767538-photo-4-source-small.gif)
Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
Hubert Zangl (M'05) received the Dipl.Ing. degree in telematics, the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering, and the venia docendi for sensors and instrumentation from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2001, 2005, and 2009, respectively.
Since 2010, he has been an Associate Professor with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz. He has authored or coauthored more than 100 international scientific publications. He is the holder of several patents. His research interests focus on sensor design and optimization, sensor signal processing, and passive/semiactive wireless sensor interfaces.
Hubert Zangl (M'05) received the Dipl.Ing. degree in telematics, the Dr. Techn. degree in electrical engineering, and the venia docendi for sensors and instrumentation from the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Graz, Austria, in 2001, 2005, and 2009, respectively.
Since 2010, he has been an Associate Professor with the Sensors and Instrumentation Group, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Measurement Signal Processing, TU Graz. He has authored or coauthored more than 100 international scientific publications. He is the holder of several patents. His research interests focus on sensor design and optimization, sensor signal processing, and passive/semiactive wireless sensor interfaces.View more