Abstract:
A collision detection system and method of estimating a crossing location (C) are provided. The system includes a first sensor (12A) for sensing an object (16) in a field of view (15) and sensing a first range (R 1 ) defined as the distance between the object (16) and the first sensor (12A). The system also includes a second sensor (12B) for sensing the object (16) in the field of view and sensing a second range (R 2 ) defined by the distance between the object (16) and the second sensor (12B). The system further includes a controller (20) for processing the first and second range measurements (R 1 and R 2 ) and estimating a crossing location (C) of the object (16) as a function of the first and second range measurements (R 1 and R 2 ). The crossing location (C) is estimated using range (R) and range rate (R&) in a W-plane (80) in one embodiment and using a time domain approach (120) in another embodiment.
Abstract:
A collision detection system (18) and method (40) of estimating a miss distance (M) of an object (16) are provided. The collision detection system (18) includes a sensor (12) for sensing an object (16) within a field of view (14) and measuring range (R) and range rate (R & ) of the sensed object (16). The collision detection system (18) further includes a controller (20) for computing a mathematical square of the range (R) and computing a mathematical square of the product of range (R) and range rate (R & ). The controller (20) estimates a miss distance (M) of the object (16) as a function of the computed squared range (R) and the squared product of range (R) and range rate (R & ).
Abstract:
An occupant presence sensor apparatus (12) disposed in a seat (10) includes first and second substantially non-compliant force translation plates (22, 24) generally parallel to the seating surface (18) of the seat (10), an elastomeric mat (26) disposed between the first and second force translation plates (22, 24), and a switch mechanism (28) disposed between the first and second force translation plates (22, 24) within an opening (52) formed in the elastomeric mat (26). The elastomeric mat (26) includes a distributed array of hollow protuberances (50a, 50b) that extend toward and contact the force translation plates (22, 24), and the mat (26) has a stiffness that normally provides a clearance between the switch mechanism (28) and one of the force translation plates (22, 24). When an occupant of specified or higher weight sits on the seating surface (18), the protuberances (50a, 50b) collapse and the force translation plates (22, 24) activate the switch mechanism (28).
Abstract:
A collision detection system and method of estimating a crossing location (C) are provided. The system includes a first sensor (12A) for sensing an object (16) in a field of view (15) and sensing a first range (R 1 ) defined as the distance between the object (16) and the first sensor (12A). The system also includes a second sensor (12B) for sensing the object (16) in the field of view and sensing a second range (R 2 ) defined by the distance between the object (16) and the second sensor (12B). The system further includes a controller (20) for processing the first and second range measurements (R 1 and R 2 ) and estimating a crossing location (C) of the object (16) as a function of the first and second range measurements (R 1 and R 2 ). The crossing location (C) is estimated using range (R) and range rate (R&) in a W-plane (80) in one embodiment and using a time domain approach (120) in another embodiment.
Abstract:
A collision detection system (18) and method (40) of estimating a miss distance (M) of an object (16) are provided. The collision detection system (18) includes a sensor (12) for sensing an object (16) within a field of view (14) and measuring range (R) and range rate (R & ) of the sensed object (16). The collision detection system (18) further includes a controller (20) for computing a mathematical square of the range (R) and computing a mathematical square of the product of range (R) and range rate (R & ). The controller (20) estimates a miss distance (M) of the object (16) as a function of the computed squared range (R) and the squared product of range (R) and range rate (R & ).