Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Testing system – Of mechanical system
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-15
2008-04-15
Lau, Tung S. (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Testing system
Of mechanical system
Reexamination Certificate
active
07359821
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for using black box data to analyze vehicular accidents. The methods include obtaining information from an event data recorder associated with a vehicle and using the data obtained therefrom in determining and analyzing the vehicular accident. Attributes to be analyzed include impact severity, change in velocity, and other desired parameters. Further disclosed are methods to securely communicate the downloaded black box information to a secure location for later analysis and processing.
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Palmer Scott
Smith Darrin A.
Injury Sciences LLC
Lau Tung S.
Trop Pruner & Hu P.C.
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