DETECTEUR D'OBSTACLE DIRECT ET INDIRECT POUR OUVRANT DE VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE

摘要

System for detecting an obstacle within the path of a motor vehicle opening comprises a direct obstacle detector (54) and an indirect obstacle detector (52). The latter monitors the force required to move the opening, while the former uses an image of the opening to detect an obstacle. The indirect detector supplies data to the direct detector relating to the position of the opening, which is used by the latter to refine its detection. An Independent claim is made for a method for detecting an obstacle in the path of a motor vehicle opening.