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Pedestrian protection system for sensor pod camera impact

US11938871B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2021
Grant dateMar 26, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/008
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sensor pod system includes one or more sensor pods with a plurality of sensors configured to collect data from an environment. A sensor pod may include a housing and extend from a portion of a body of a vehicle. The sensor pod housing may have energy absorbing structures configured to absorb and dissipate energy during an impact in order to protect a pedestrian.

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