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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2012
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Korea University Research and Business Foundation, Seoul, KR;
Hyunsang Kim, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Suki Kim, Seoul, KR;
Sanghyeok Yang, Suwon, KR;
Woohyun Paik, Seoul, KR;
Hoyoung Park, Seoul, KR;
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Korea University Research and Business Foundation, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a sensor unit that includes a mounting portion fixed on one side of the sensor unit; an elastic member including a first end and a second end, the first end being disposed on the mounting portion; a transmission portion configured to transmit a detectable signal, the transmission portion disposed on the second end of the elastic member; a reception portion configured to receive a reflection of the detectable signal; and a controller that determines whether the reflected signal indicates an impact, motion, or impending impact.