Arms full vehicle closure activation apparatus and method
US8091280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2800/106
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicle is provided having a sensor for detecting a vehicle occupant's presence, and another sensor for detecting an owner's response with respect to automatically opening a vehicle closure panel. An actuator opens the closure panel when the occupant's presence and response are detected. A signal from an emitter outside the vehicle signals occupant presence. A photoelectric and/or optical device, audio receiver, and/or touch-sensitive sensor detects the response. The optical device projects a light beam, and breaking the beam with a gesture signals the response. An automatic closure panel opening apparatus has an RF receiver adapted to receive an RF signal to detect occupant presence, a sensor for detecting the occupant response, and an actuator for opening the closure panel when both the presence and occupant response are detected. A method for automatically opening the closure panel includes detecting an occupant presence and response, and automatically opening the closure panel when a predetermined response is detected.
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