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Powered door object detection system and method

  • US 7,151,350 B2
  • Filed: 02/11/2004
  • Issued: 12/19/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A detection system for detecting an object in relation to a movable door, said detection system comprising:

  • an object detection sensor located on a movable door for sensing an object within a sensing zone, said object detection sensor being adjustable to vary the size of the sensing zone;

    a door position sensor for sensing position of the door relative to at least one of open and closed door positions; and

    a controller operable coupled to the object detection sensor and the door position sensor and adapted to adjust the sensor to vary the size of the sensing zone of the object detection sensor as a function of the sensed door position.

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