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Collision determination system for vehicle

US7881865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2006
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/01313
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collision determination system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a vehicle behavior recognition unit that recognizes specific vehicle behavior indicative of a probable vehicle collision. The system also includes a collision detection sensor that detects a predetermined state change resulting from a vehicle collision. Furthermore, the system includes a collision determination unit that determines whether the vehicle collision necessitates activation of a vehicle passenger protection device based on the specific vehicle behavior recognized by the vehicle behavior recognition unit and the detected predetermined state change.

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