Apparatus and method for detecting an intruder inside a vehicle
US8988220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2025/1013
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for detecting an intruder inside a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a load sensor coupled to the vehicle, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the load sensor and is configured to monitor the load in the vehicle after the vehicle is vacated and locked and to determine if the load in the vehicle changes by more than a predetermined threshold.
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