Classification method for pedestrian protection system
US7920055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In order to provide a fast and reliable classification of an impact, the present invention proposes a method for the classification of an impact between an object and a vehicle, comprising the steps of detecting an initial contact between said object and said vehicle; recording a width data relating to a width of an impact zone between the object and the vehicle; processing said width data for determining the width of said impact zone a predetermined time interval after the initial contact; forming a first criterion for deciding whether the object is a pedestrian by identifying if the determined width of the impact zone lies between predetermined lower and upper first threshold values; determining that the object is human if said first criterion is met.
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