Vehicle safety system with smart state detection sensors
US11972644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A state detection sensor includes a housing and a position sensing component mounted in the housing. The position sensing component is being configured to provide position data in response to detecting the presence or position of vehicle structure relative to the sensor. The state detection sensor also includes an analog input component mounted in the housing. The analog input component is configured to provide external analog sensor data in response to an analog signal received from an external analog sensor to which the analog input component can be operatively connected. The state detection sensor further includes a component configured to communicate the position data and the external analog sensor data via a serial bus.
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