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System for triggering restraining means

  • US 7,400,958 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2003
  • Issued: 07/15/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for triggering at least one restraining device comprising:

  • at least one non-pedestrian-impact sensor for transmitting a first signal;

    at least one pedestrian-impact sensor for transmitting a second signal; and

    a processor for receiving the first and second signals, the processor being adapted to trigger the at least one restraining device as a function of a combination of the first and second signals,wherein the at least one non-pedestrian-impact sensor includes an acceleration sensor, andwherein a first one of the at least one pedestrian-impact sensor is situated in a rear bumper of a vehicle, and a second one of the at least one pedestrian-impact sensor extends across an entire side of the vehicle.

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