A guidebook that provides an overview from a technical perspective.
■Overview of the Latest Patent Information: "Patent Guidebook"
Extracting necessary information from a vast amount of patent data can be challenging. Therefore, the "Patent Guidebook," which provides a technical perspective on patent information, carefully selects about 75 pieces of recent patent information from an engineer's viewpoint, offering fresh and technically useful insights. This report is designed to assist R&D researchers exploring next-generation technology themes.
■Target Technology
Millimeter-wave radar is an image sensor that detects the position, speed, and shape of objects by emitting millimeter waves and analyzing the reflected waves from the target. This document investigates applications in automotive use, roadside and drone-mounted field sensors, medical, nursing, and authentication applications using biometric sensors, as well as diverse applications in cameras, home appliances, and industry. It encompasses a wide range of technical areas related to millimeter-wave radar, including not only applications but also enclosures such as radomes, installation methods, and materials for millimeter-wave transmission, low-loss materials, and shielding/absorption materials.
■Technical Classification
◇On-vehicle Sensors
◇Radomes and Installation Methods
◇Field Sensors
◇Biometric Sensors
◇Other Applications
◇Transmission and Low-loss Materials
◇Shielding and Absorption Materials