Multiple-satellite sensor algorithm wake up and reset strategy for an inflatable restraint system
US6961645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/013
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag system (12) provides a central controller (14), a multiple of satellite sensors (16) and a multiple of deployable air bags (18). The central controller (14) runs the impact event algorithms. The number of satellites which are allowed to activate algorithms at any one time is limited. The minimum number of satellites required for full protection is the maximum number of satellite sensors allowed to wake up an impact event algorithm at any one time. An order for algorithm wake is also specified since the number of algorithms allowed is less than the total number of satellite sensors.
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