Pony.ai has been granted a patent for an apparatus on a vehicle that includes sensors, nozzles for cleaning the sensors with fluid, and a compressor generating compressed air. The system determines vehicle velocity to control compressor operation. The patent also involves reservoirs storing fluid and a computing system for selecting reservoirs based on foreign substance concentration. GlobalData’s report on Pony.ai gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Pony.ai, Autonomous freight management was a key innovation area identified from patents. Pony.ai's grant share as of May 2024 was 19%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Vehicle sensor cleaning system with compressor and fluid reservoirs
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11986865B2) discloses an innovative apparatus designed to clean sensors using fluid output from nozzles. The apparatus includes one or more sensors, nozzles for fluid output, a compressor to generate the fluid, and reservoirs storing the fluid. The system is equipped with a computing system that determines the concentration of foreign substances near the sensors and selects a reservoir to expel fluid based on this concentration. The selection process can be influenced by factors such as particle size, air quality index, and sensor types like LiDAR, radar, and camera.
Moreover, the patent also covers a method involving the generation and storage of fluid by a compressor in reservoirs, determining foreign substance concentrations near sensors, and selecting a reservoir for fluid expulsion based on this concentration. The method includes synchronizing compressor pressure adjustments with engine status changes and selectively blocking valves based on road conditions. This innovative system aims to enhance sensor performance by ensuring optimal cleaning based on environmental factors and sensor requirements, potentially improving the overall efficiency and accuracy of sensor data collection in various applications.
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