Systems and methods of interior sensor-based vehicle liftgate actuation
US11725451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods of opening a vehicle liftgate based on an interior radar sensor that may be used to detect a user outside the rear of the vehicle are provided. The interior radar sensor may be installed behind the center line of a headliner of the vehicle, and detect the user's head and/or an upper-body gesture through the rear window of the vehicle. e.g., upon detection of a key fob carried by the user outside the vehicle. Upon detection of a valid gesture, e.g., a predetermined pattern of movement, by the user, the liftgate may be actuated to open.
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