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Single vision sensor object detection system

  • US 7,389,171 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2003
  • Issued: 06/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of initiating safety system operations onboard a vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) determining position coordinates of a single vision sensor relative to determined reference point coordinates onboard said vehicle;

    (b) detecting at least one object proximate said vehicle with said single vision sensor and accordingly generating at least one object detection signal;

    (c) determining at least one characteristic of an occupant onboard said vehicle with at least one occupant sensor and accordingly generating at least one occupant characteristic signal; and

    (d) generating a safety system signal in response to said position coordinates of said single vision sensor, said at least one object detection signal, and said at least one occupant characteristic signal.

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