Optics: measuring and testing – Angle measuring or angular axial alignment – Relative attitude indication along 3 axes with photodetection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)
Optics: measuring and testing
Angle measuring or angular axial alignment
Relative attitude indication along 3 axes with photodetection
C356S139010, C356S139020
Reexamination Certificate
active
10532151
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for determining the current position (A, B, C, D) of a head (9) of an occupant (8) in the passenger compartment (2) of a motor vehicle (1), said head moving toward an automatic dynamic disabling zone (6) in front of an airbag module (5). To this end, the invention makes use of the idea that the best position for a measurement with regard thereto is the point in space where the ideal direction of movement (14) of the head (9) is perpendicular to an ideal line of sight (17) of the camera (160. The measurement is then preferably carried out when the geometric center (10) of the head (9) crosses this point. In a preferred embodiment, the calculation of the actual movement vector of the head (9) is taken as a basis, said head being preferably perpendicular in a current line of sight (18) of the camera (16). The invention advantageously increases the potential for protecting an occupant (8) in a motor vehicle (1). It is thus suited, in particular, for use in occupant protection systems of modern motor vehicles (1).
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Ertl Ludwig
Köhler Thorsten
Greenberg Laurence A.
Locher Ralph E.
Ratcliffe Luke
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Stemer Werner H.
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