Vehicle collision outcome prediction method involves comparing vehicle and object paths derived from speed and position signals for controlling operation of protection device

摘要

The method involves receiving a vehicle position signal, sensing the vehicle speed, determining a vehicle path based on a generated vehicle speed signal and the vehicle position signal, receiving an object signal from at least one adjacent object indicating its position and speed, determining an object path, comparing the vehicle and object paths and controlling the operation of a protection device accordingly. An Independent claim is also included for a vehicle occupant protection system.