Chantal G Schiller

62044974, Mar 20, 2001

Oct 26, 1998

9/179113

Norman Schiller - Whitestone NY
Chantal Schiller - Whitestone NY

H02P 122

250221

An air bag deployment trigger sensor for activating the deployment of an air bag in a vehicle as a result of an impact or collision. The air bag deployment trigger sensor utilizes a sacrificial waveguide which transmits optical signals from an emitter along the waveguide, and which are received by a detector. A sensor circuit attached to the detector senses the optical signal and decodes, measures, or compares the optical signal with a predetermined electrical signal produced by the detector. The sensor's detection of an alteration or interruption of the optical signal along the waveguide triggers air bag deployment. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention the sensor arrangement is employed for deactivating electric windows, sun-roofs and doors, when it senses an object being placed in the path of closure.

58269037, Oct 27, 1998

Feb 14, 1997

8/800478

Norman H. Schiller - Whitestone NY
Chantal G. Schiller - Whitestone NY

B06R 2132

280735

An air bag deployment trigger sensor for activating the deployment of an air bag in a vehicle as a result of an impact or collision. The air bag deployment trigger sensor utilizes a sacrificial waveguide which transmits optical signals from an emitter along the waveguide, and which are received by a detector. A sensor circuit attached to the detector senses the optical signal and decodes, measures, or compares the optical signal with a predetermined electrical signal produced by the detector. The sensor's detection of an alteration or interruption of the optical signal along the waveguide triggers air bag deployment.