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Device for determining the instant a vehicle makes contact with an impact object

US8698611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2004
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/0132
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for determining the instant a vehicle makes contact with an impact object. The device determines the instant of contact by approximating a signal derived from an acceleration signal using a function.

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