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Method for activating a safety actuator of a motor vehicle

US10093261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2012
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/4808
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for activating a safety actuator of a motor vehicle, including: ascertaining an endangerment model of the motor vehicle with the aid of an anticipatory sensor system and at least one characteristic value of a driving operation of the motor vehicle; ascertaining a controllability of the motor vehicle by a driver of the motor vehicle with the aid of the at least one characteristic value; and activating the safety actuator to an extent which is a function of the endangerment model and the controllability.

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