Method, computer program product and system for utilizing vehicle safety equipment
US9415736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01259
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for determining whether it is necessary to utilize safety equipment of a vehicle. The method includes detecting an impending impact of an object with a vehicle's windscreen by obtaining data concerning the object from a vehicle-mounted vision sensor, analyzing the data to determine whether the object will impact the windscreen, and activating the safety equipment only if the windscreen impact is imminent.
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