Single ECU object feature tracking based on particle filter

This paper describes a system which connects radar sensors directly to one single ECU (electronic control unit) via an SSC (synchronous serial channel) interface. The ECU runs a signal processing to convert the radar raw data from the sensor into a peak list. For tracking a particle filter is used. The introduced system is directed towards pre-crash applications. Such applications inform the driver about dangerous situations. Further, it contributes to avoid accidents or reduce accident severity respectively by interventing into the vehiclepsilas breaking system. The pre-crash application is part of the integral safety system to be developed within the German research project AUTOSAFE.