This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Trw Automotive U.S. LLC, Trw Limited. Active years: 2003-2016.
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Years Active: 2003-2016
Title: Biography of Inventor Meng-Fu Tsai
Introduction: Meng-Fu Tsai is an accomplished inventor based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle safety technology, particularly in the detection of pedestrian-vehicle impacts. With a total of four patents to his name, Tsai's work is recognized for its innovative approach to enhancing road safety.
Latest Patents: One of Tsai's latest patents is a method and apparatus for detecting pedestrian vehicle impact. This apparatus includes a plurality of sensors mounted near the forward location of a vehicle. Each sensor provides an associated signal indicative of an impact event. A metric determining device calculates metric values for each of the sensor signals. The controller assesses whether any of the determined metric values indicate the occurrence of a misuse event. It also determines if a pedestrian-vehicle impact event is occurring by comparing the metric value of at least one sensor signal against a selectable threshold. An actuation signal is provided in response to this comparison. The selectable threshold is chosen based on the determined occurrence of a misuse event. An actuatable pedestrian impact mitigation device is attached to the vehicle and is actuated in response to the actuation signal from the controller.
Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Meng-Fu Tsai has worked with notable companies such as TRW Limited and TRW Automotive U.S. LLC. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop