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Collision detector

  • US 20090014228A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2008
  • Published: 01/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A collision detector comprising:

  • a deformable member capable of being deformed on collision;

    a planar sensor having a coil in a planar shape to be bent by deformation of the deformable member, wherein the coil in the planar shape is formed with its winding wound in a plane;

    a process circuit capable of generating an electric signal in proportion to a self inductance of the coil in the planar shape; and

    a collision determination unit capable of determining the collision of the deformable member based on change in the electric signal.

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