Abstract: Active control of a vehicle bumper damper is provided. A damper controller receives data from a collision data acquisition device and sends a control signal to configure an active damper based on the received data. During a collision or immediately preceding a collision the vehicle bumper damper is adjusted using the damper controller mechanism that responds to real-time collision information. A vehicle including an active control system for a vehicle bumper is provided. The vehicle includes a collision data acquisition device, a damper controller coupled to the collision data acquisition device, and an active damper coupled to the damper controller. The damper controller receives data from the collision data acquisition device and sends a control signal to configure the active damper based on the received data.

Abstract: Active control of a vehicle bumper damper is provided. A damper controller receives data from a collision data acquisition device and sends a control signal to configure an active damper based on the received data. During a collision or immediately preceding a collision the vehicle bumper damper is adjusted using the damper controller mechanism that responds to real-time collision information. A vehicle including an active control system for a vehicle bumper is provided. The vehicle includes a collision data acquisition device, a damper controller coupled to the collision data acquisition device, and an active damper coupled to the damper controller. The damper controller receives data from the collision data acquisition device and sends a control signal to configure the active damper based on the received data.

Abstract: A system for barrier proximity detection, comprising a short-range detection (SRD) sensor, a barrier proximity detection system (BPDS) controller, and an operator display and control. The SRD sensor mounted on the vehicle detects the distance to objects and transmits a distance signal to the BPDS controller. The BPDS controller provides an operator control signal to the operator display and control for the driver's use. The BPDS controller may also store preset alarms, distance setpoints, or desired ranges for repeated use. The operator display and control may be a gradient alert display with audible alarms or an alphanumeric display to indicate the distance to an object with a preset target distance. The method provides the steps of measuring a desired range between the front of a vehicle and a barrier and storing the desired range in the BPDS, then using the desired range to provide a clear indication to the driver.

Abstract: A system for barrier proximity detection, comprising a short-range detection (SRD) sensor, a barrier proximity detection system (BPDS) controller, and an operator display and control. The SRD sensor mounted on the vehicle detects the distance to objects and transmits a distance signal to the BPDS controller. The BPDS controller provides an operator control signal to the operator display and control for the driver's use. The BPDS controller may also store preset alarms, distance setpoints, or desired ranges for repeated use. The operator display and control may be a gradient alert display with audible alarms or an alphanumeric display to indicate the distance to an object with a preset target distance. The method provides the steps of measuring a desired range between the front of a vehicle and a barrier and storing the desired range in the BPDS, then using the desired range to provide a clear indication to the driver.