GAP BASED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
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1. A computer comprising programming for:
- determining a gap distance behind a front seat of a vehicle; and
selectively controlling deployment of an airbag behind the front seat based at least in part on the gap distance, and in response to detecting an impact of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A computer determines a gap distance behind a front seat. In response to detecting an impact of the vehicle, the computer selectively controls deployment of an airbag based at least in part on a gap distance behind the front seat. The computer may determine the gap distance based on seat position data, image data, weight data, triangulation data, and proximity data. The computer may be incorporated into an airbag deployment control system for deploying the airbag behind the front seat.
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1. A computer comprising programming for:
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determining a gap distance behind a front seat of a vehicle; and selectively controlling deployment of an airbag behind the front seat based at least in part on the gap distance, and in response to detecting an impact of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A vehicle system comprising:
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a front seat; an airbag; and a computer comprising programming for; determining a gap distance behind the front seat of the vehicle; and selectively controlling deployment of the airbag behind the front seat based at least in part on the gap distance, and in response to detecting an impact of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of deploying an airbag, the method comprising:
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determining a gap distance behind a front seat of a vehicle; and selectively controlling deployment of an airbag behind the front seat based at least in part on the gap distance, and in response to detecting an impact of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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