Vehicle communication system with integrated pre-impact sensing
US6812832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01061
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated vehicle communication system for a vehicle includes a telecommunication apparatus in communication with a vehicle data bus. A pre-impact system in also communication with the vehicle data bus, the pre-impact system further providing the telecommunication apparatus with a signal reflective of a determined imminent impact detected thereby. Upon receiving the signal reflective of the determined imminent impact, the telecommunication apparatus initiates a notification to a service provider if the telecommunication apparatus is not in communication with an impact detection system controller in the vehicle.
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