Vehicle system and method

The vehicle system uses detectors and sensors activated by approaching entities to efficiently detect and classify damage, reducing power consumption and providing cause information, addressing the limitations of existing systems.

JP7756729B2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-20MAGNA ELECTRONICS SWEDEN AB
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2023575665
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-06-09
Filing Date
2022-06-07
Publication Date
2025-10-20
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle damage detection systems either require continuous operation of multiple on-board sensors or rely on external systems, which are power-intensive and lack information about the cause of damage, such as who or what caused the damage.

Method used

A vehicle system comprising detectors for visible and infrared radiation, vibration, and acceleration sensors, along with a control and evaluation unit to activate sensors only when an entity approaches, allowing for damage detection and classification, and optionally triggering a warning signal.

Benefits of technology

The system efficiently detects and classifies potential vehicle damage without continuous sensor operation, providing information on the cause and reducing power consumption, and can alert entities to prevent damage.

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Abstract

At least one detector (2) for visible and / or IR radiation mounted on the vehicle (100) is used to determine whether an entity (200) is approaching the vehicle (100). If so, sensors (4) for vibration and / or acceleration are activated. Signals from these sensors (4) are used to determine whether contact between the entity (200) and the vehicle (100) has occurred. The contact may be classified based on these signals. The at least one detector (2) may include a camera (21). Image data for a time interval related to the contact may be recorded using at least one camera (5, 21) mounted on the vehicle. In case of possible contact between the entity (200) and the vehicle (100), an alert may be triggered.
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