Abstract: A detection system for use with a motor vehicle automated window control that determines when an obstruction or an intrusion occurs in a gap between the window frame and the window edge. A signal processor controls outputs depending upon the operating condition of the motor. When the motor is driving the window to a closed position, an obstruction inserted in the gap between the window and the frame actuates a motor stop or a motor reversal command to the window motor controller. When the window is stationary, an obstruction in the gap generates a signal at a threshold that enables an alarm siren.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system (12) has a rotor (24) rotatable about an axis (20) and a pad (e.g., 36A) moveable parallel to the axis to engage the rotor for creating braking force. A brake pad wear sensing system (14) for the vehicle brake system (12) includes a magnet (e.g., 50A) that provides a magnetic field. A Hall effect sensor (e.g., 52A) senses the magnetic field and outputs an electrical signal indicative of the sensed magnetic field. Means (e.g., 34A) mounts one of the magnet (e.g., 50A) and the sensor (e.g., 52A) with the pad (e.g., 36A) for movement parallel to the axis (20). Means (e.g., 30A) mounts the other of the magnet (e.g., 50A) and the sensor (e.g., 52A) at a location along the axis (20) such that the signal from the sensor is indicative of pad wear.