Abstract: A system and method for using simulation to evaluate the injury claims of individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents. The system uses a computer system configured to accept accident data collected during the insurance claims process, provide an analysis of the impact forces and provide information about the forces and accelerations on body parts of the individuals claiming injuries. By substantially automating the conversion of accident data into occupant dynamics simulation information, injury claims can be cost-effectively analyzed using simulation.

Abstract: An occupant motion system for managing multiple simulations runs, enabling crash-induced occupant motion to be analyzed across variations in crash conditions and other variables. The system uses a computer system configured to accept multiple values or statistical distributions for input parameters based on an analysis type selected by the user. By automating the specification of input parameters into an occupant simulation system, multiple crash scenarios can be analyzed simultaneously and statistical results can be produced for the occupant motion in a particular crash.

Abstract: The invention disclosed utilizes a computer system that accepts and stores information from subscribers of vehicle communication systems. This information includes information about vehicle drivers, the vehicle and scored data that represents the operational characteristics of the vehicle that has been obtained from vehicle sensors and transmitted through the vehicle communication system. Captured sensor data is processed and presented through a standardized scoring system to protect driver privacy, provide a means for assessing and measuring relative driver safety and to facilitate the offering of insurance discounts by insurance companies. The invention further provides a mechanism for vehicle owners to obtain lower insurance rates based on scored safety-related data and for insurance companies to obtain new insurance subscribers and to provide them insurance discounts based on scored safety-related data.

Abstract: A decision-aid system that receives, analyzes, manages and communicates data from vehicle crash sensors for use by trauma system personnel in treating injured occupants from the vehicles which produced the crash sensor data. The system utilizes a computer system that accepts and analyzes vehicle crash data from vehicle communication systems connected to crash sensors that generate data when a vehicle is involved in a crash. Crash sensor data is stored on a central network for remote access by trauma system personnel and others providing response services and medical services to injured vehicle occupants. By gaining access to crash sensor data, analyzed crash sensor data and other information, accurate patient transport, handling and treatment decisions can be made.