GB2590760B - Ultrasonic perimeter ranging sensor systems and methods - Google Patents

Ultrasonic perimeter ranging sensor systems and methods Download PDF

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GB2590760B
GB2590760B GB2013947.3A GB202013947A GB2590760B GB 2590760 B GB2590760 B GB 2590760B GB 202013947 A GB202013947 A GB 202013947A GB 2590760 B GB2590760 B GB 2590760B
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Johnson Mark
Millerchip Neil
Dworski Kajetan
Stokes Paul
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WO2018069405A1 (en) * 2016-10-14 2018-04-19 Audi Ag Motor vehicle and method for a 360° detection of the surroundings
WO2018100749A1 (en) * 2016-12-02 2018-06-07 ヤマハ発動機株式会社 Small ship and method for controlling same

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WO2018069405A1 (en) * 2016-10-14 2018-04-19 Audi Ag Motor vehicle and method for a 360° detection of the surroundings
WO2018100749A1 (en) * 2016-12-02 2018-06-07 ヤマハ発動機株式会社 Small ship and method for controlling same

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