Method for controlling a safety device in a vehicle

摘要

The process involves adjusting the operation of the air bag according to the weight of the car occupant. The weight of the occupant is estimated using a contactless sensor in the form of an optical or infra-red camera and a look-up table linking body mass or extension to weight. The air bag can then be activated at the correct time before an accident so that it does not cause any injury to the user.