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Severity prediction system and method

US11872937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2022
Grant dateJan 16, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/01538
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for detecting one or more characteristics of an object within an automotive vehicle includes one or more sensors mounted within an interior of the vehicle or on an exterior of the vehicle, with each sensor being configured to detect a location, an orientation, a size and/or an object type of the object, and a controller operably connected with the one or more sensors and configured to assess whether the object is disposed in a predetermined alertworthy disposition. A method for detecting characteristics of the object within the vehicle includes determining the location, orientation, size and/or object type of the object using the one or more sensors, and assessing whether the object is disposed in a predetermined alertworthy disposition.

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