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Impact handling and ultrasound alerting methods

US10176697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2015
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2210/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods of impact handling and ultrasound alerting are provided. Systems comprise an ultrasound transmitter is configured to transmit ultrasound signals at specified frequencies, a controller associated with a vehicle seat and configured to generate the ultrasound signals with respect to seat statuses and control the transmitter accordingly, and an application installable on a user's communication device to be associated with a device's audio receiver. The seat may comprise a dynamic part mounted on a static part and energy absorbing element(s) configured to restrain a movement of the dynamic part relative to the static part upon impact, via connection(s) between the static and dynamic parts that have static element(s) attached to the static part and dynamic element(s) attached to the dynamic part.

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