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Safety system and method for operating a safety system of a vehicle

US9802565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

19Claims

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Assignee

VOLVO CAR CORPORATION · SE

Inventors

Par Nilsson · Finspång, SE
Stefan Jarvholm · Gothenburg, SE
Peter Harda · Torslanda, SE
Björn Johansson · Nordstraße, SE
Anders Dahlen · Västerhaninge, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2014
Grant date	Oct 31, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2021/01322
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a safety system of a vehicle, which safety system comprises a remote sensor, an impact sensor and a protection system adapted to be activated by the impact sensor. The method includes scanning a selectable region in front of the vehicle by means of the remote sensor, determining that the selectable region provides a free path for the vehicle based on information from the remote sensor, and lowering a sensitivity of the impact sensor. The disclosure further relates to the safety system and a vehicle comprising the safety system.

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