Methods and apparatus for using black box data to analyze vehicular accidents
US7359821B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for using black box data to analyze vehicular accidents. The methods include obtaining information from an event data recorder associated with a vehicle and using the data obtained therefrom in determining and analyzing the vehicular accident. Attributes to be analyzed include impact severity, change in velocity, and other desired parameters. Further disclosed are methods to securely communicate the downloaded black box information to a secure location for later analysis and processing.
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