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Device for side impact detection in a motor vehicle

  • US 20030140679A1
  • Filed: 09/09/2002
  • Published: 07/31/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for side impact detection in a motor vehicle, the vehicle having a control device for restraint devices, the device comprising:

  • at least one sensor for side impact detection;

    means for checking a plausibility of a signal of the at least one sensor, the means for checking including a loudspeaker situated in a lateral part of the vehicle; and

    a circuit for differentiating between sound and rapid fluctuations in air pressure adapted to be connected to the loudspeaker and to the control device.

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