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Magnetic sensor

  • US 6,583,616 B1
  • Filed: 08/26/2000
  • Issued: 06/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A magnetic sensor, comprising:

  • a. at least one first coil at an associated at least one first location of a body of a vehicle, wherein said at least one first coil is operatively coupled to a ferromagnetic element of said vehicle body;

    b. a first signal operatively connected to said at least one first coil, wherein said first signal comprises a leading edge;

    c. a means for sensing at least one second signal from said at least one first coil, wherein said second signal is responsive to the interaction of a magnetic field with said ferromagnetic element of said vehicle body, wherein said magnetic field is generated by said at least one first coil responsive to said first signal; and

    d. a means responsive to said at least one second signal for discriminating a crash involving said ferromagnetic element of said vehicle body.

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