| 摘要 |
Single imaging sensor positioning methods and apparatus for use in a vehicle protection system are disclosed. The vehicle protection system employs a single imaging sensor in order to obtain imaging information or imaging data related to a vehicle and its occupants. The vehicle protection system uses the imaging data to condition appropriate deployment of automated vehicle safety and security features and mechanisms. In particular, the imaging sensor is positioned according to a combination of one or more sensor positioning constraints, so as to optimize the usefulness of the imaging data provided by the sensor. In one embodiment, imaging sensor positioning constraints are described with respect to a lateral-vertical (Y-Z) position restriction plane, a fore-aft (X-Z) position restriction plane, and an intersection of the Y-Z and X-Z position restriction planes. In one embodiment, in order to satisfy the single imaging sensor positioning requirements in a multiple function vehicle protection control system, a single imaging sensor should be positioned proximate the passenger side A-Pillar of a vehicle. In this embodiment, an optimum single imaging sensor position is proximate the passenger side A-Pillar, or near the vehicle window frame just aft of the passenger side A-pillar.
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