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Apparatus and method for actuating a safety system for the protection of an occupant of a vehicle

  • US 5,449,198 A
  • Filed: 12/10/1993
  • Issued: 09/12/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic system for activating a vehicle rider protection apparatus comprising:

  • an acceleration sensor which detects the acceleration of the vehicle and produces an electrical acceleration signal indicative of the detected acceleration;

    digital signal processing means which detects an event of collision of the vehicle based on the acceleration signal and produces a first detection signal in response to the detection of collision;

    a first analog signal processing means which detects an event of collision of the vehicle based on the acceleration signal and produces a second detection signal in response to the detection of collision; and

    first circuit means for producing a trigger signal for activating the vehicle rider protection apparatus in response to only one of the first and second detection signals.

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