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Illumination source for an image based occupant classification system and vehicle using same

  • US 8,116,528 B2
  • Filed: 10/08/2008
  • Issued: 02/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image based occupant classification system comprising:

  • a supplemental restraint system configured to monitor collision conditions for a vehicle and provide a collision indicator based upon the collision conditions;

    an image sensor in communication with the supplemental restraint system, the image sensor being configured to monitor vehicular conditions; and

    an illumination source in communication with the supplemental restraint system, the illumination source being configured to selectively illuminate an area adjacent to the image sensor in response to the collision indicator;

    wherein the illumination source is selectively actuated when the collision indicator achieves a threshold level.

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