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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING MOTOR VEHICLE DOORS FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH OBSTACLES

  • US 20090000196A1
  • Filed: 06/27/2007
  • Published: 01/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for preventing a motor vehicle door from coming into contact with an obstacle within an opening/closing path of the door, the system comprising:

  • a first camera coupled to the motor vehicle, the first camera configured to detect if the obstacle is within the opening/closing path;

    a sensor coupled to the motor vehicle, the sensor configured to detect if the obstacle is within the opening/closing path; and

    a controller coupled to the first camera and the sensor, the controller configured to disable the door if the obstacle is detected within the opening/closing path.

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