Occupant Detection Systems

Optical-based systems for occupant detection show promise due to their flexibility, reliability and reasonable cost. This paper, originally published in 1997, describes the detection philosophy, function, packaging and application of an optical-based detection system. The potential of the system for out of position sensing and its implications for smart airbag development are also discussed. The author suggests that the same external packaging and hardware can be kept for both types of sensing philosophies.

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  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • Wetzel, Guido
  • Braunwarth, Hubert
  • Pulido, Fernando
  • Reisacher, Gunther
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: pp 223-228
• Monograph Title: Occupant Detection and Sensing for Smarter Air Bag Systems

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; In vehicle sensors; Optical detectors; Packaging; Vehicle occupancy; Vehicle occupants
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01125275
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0768013011
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 2009 7:18AM