Motion detection apparatus and method
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1. An apparatus for securing a motion detector in a vehicle, comprising:
- a base section configured to lock the motion detector; and
a plurality of support members secured between the base section and one or more surfaces of the vehicle, the support members being arranged to maintain the motion detector in a predetermined location based on a position of a person that would occupy the vehicle.
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Abstract
A motion detection apparatus and method for securing a detector, transducer or accelerometer. The detector is securely positioned in a location corresponding to a portion of the body such as the head, stomach, heart, sternum, or other portion. The mounting apparatus includes a base section to which the detector is secured and support members. Support members can have a fixed-length or be extendable. The support members are adjusted if necessary to position the mounting apparatus and detector to the predetermined position.
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1. An apparatus for securing a motion detector in a vehicle, comprising:
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a base section configured to lock the motion detector; and
a plurality of support members secured between the base section and one or more surfaces of the vehicle, the support members being arranged to maintain the motion detector in a predetermined location based on a position of a person that would occupy the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A mounting system for securing an accelerometer to a vehicle, comprising:
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a base section, the accelerometer being attached to the base section;
an extendable support member coupled to the base section and directed to a front section of the vehicle; and
a plurality of support members directed to a bottom seating surface and to a back seating surface of the vehicle, wherein a length of the extendable support member is adjusted such that all of the support members contact respective surfaces of the vehicle to lock the accelerometer in a predetermined position corresponding to a location of a person sitting in the vehicle.
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48. A mounting system for securing an accelerometer to a vehicle, comprising:
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a base section, the accelerometer being attached to the base section;
a coupler attached to the base section;
a plurality of extendable support members, wherein one of the extendable support members is coupled to the base section and directed to a front section of the vehicle, wherein one of the extendable support members is secured by the coupler attached to the base section and directed to opposite sides of the vehicle; and
a plurality of support members directed to a bottom seating surface and a back seating surface of the vehicle, wherein a length of the extendable support members is adjusted such that all of the support members contact respective vehicle surfaces to lock the accelerometer into a predetermined position corresponding to a location of a person sitting in the vehicle.
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49. A mounting system for securing an accelerometer to a vehicle, comprising:
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a base section, the accelerometer being attached to the base section; and
a plurality of support members coupled to the base section, wherein two of the plurality of support members are directed to a bottom seating surface of the vehicle, wherein two of the plurality of support members are directed to a back seating surface of the vehicle, wherein one of the plurality of support members comprises a support strap, the support strap being placed around the vehicle, wherein a length of the support members is adjusted such that all of the support members contact their respective vehicle surfaces to lock the accelerometer into a predetermined position corresponding to a location of a person sitting in the vehicle.
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50. A motion detection system, comprising:
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a motion detector;
a base section, the motion detector being locked to the base section; and
a plurality of support members coupled between the base section and the vehicle, wherein at least one of the support members is adjusted such that all of the plurality of support members contact their respective vehicle surfaces to secure the motion detector into a predetermined position corresponding to a position of a person that would occupy the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65)
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66. A method of securing a motion detector in a predetermined position within a vehicle, comprising:
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mounting the motion detector to a base section of a mounting assembly;
directing a plurality of support members coupled to the base section of the mounting assembly to respective surfaces of the vehicle;
adjusting an extendable support member of the plurality of support members such that all of the plurality of support members are secured against respective vehicle surfaces; and
locking the extendable support member such that all of the plurality of support members are secured to lock the motion detector in the predetermined position. - View Dependent Claims (67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76)
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