Method and apparatus for activating a motor vehicle safety system
US4985835A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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