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Method and apparatus for activating a motor vehicle safety system

US4985835A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateJan 24, 1989
Grant dateJan 15, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved method for determining when an automotive safety system should be released. The improved method calculates and predicts the movement of dislocation of the driver from the seated position at a predetermined time in the future based upon signals provided from one or more acceleration sensors.

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