Impact sensor calibration tool
US8762009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/01
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impact sensor calibration tool, wherein an impact sensor is installed on a vehicle and in wireless communication with a processor, which analyzes data reported by the impact sensor. Specifically, the impact sensor of the present invention continuously measures two dimensional acceleration of a vehicle. Changes in vehicle acceleration create impulse data and the impact sensor reports this data to a processor. The processor performs statistical calculations on the data to identify the vehicle's normal use operation and from this, develops an impact threshold wherein impulses exceeding this threshold are identified as impacts. The impacts may be further characterized as real impacts and stored in memory for subsequent analysis.
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