Patent · US Active

Impact sensing usable with fleet management system

US10600256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2009
Grant dateMar 24, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of monitoring operation of a vehicle detects an application of force to the vehicle and a change of momentum of the vehicle is calculated. If the change of momentum and the application of force are determined to occur within a predetermined time period of one another, an impact signal is generated.

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