Omni-directional crash sensor

摘要

A stress wave sensor (1;2;3) comprising a piezoelectric film (28) and means therein (50) for connection to sensor electronics (42). The piezoelectric film (28) preferably comprises polyvinylidene fluoride. Also a stress wave sensor system and methods employing one or more such stress wave sensors, preferably attached to a vehicle transparent component, most preferably to the vehicle wind shield (12).