Abstract: A device and a method for triggering passenger protection means as a function of signals of a sensor module is provided. For example, the sensor module includes at least two sensors which are accommodated in one housing. The signal conditioning for the at least two sensors takes place on separate hardware paths.

Abstract: In device for side impact recognition in a vehicle, at least one pressure sensor system that produces a signal is provided in a side part of the vehicle, and an evaluation circuit is provided that recognizes a side impact as a function of the signal. In addition, a test device is provided for the at least one pressure sensor system, the at least one test device being configured such that the at least one test device oversamples the signal and then filters it in order to produce a test signal, the test device comparing the signal with a reference value and, as a function of this comparison, recognizing the operability of the at least one pressure sensor system.

Abstract: A method for digital data transmission from a sensor to a control unit is described, the sensor values of the sensor being divided for data transmission at different resolutions. The sensor values form a first range of values including successive sensor values. The first range of values for data transmission is divided as a function of a variable relevant for the control unit.

Abstract: A device and a method for triggering passenger protection means as a function of signals of a sensor module is provided. For example, the sensor module includes at least two sensors which are accommodated in one housing. The signal conditioning for the at least two sensors takes place on separate hardware paths.

Abstract: An antiglare system in a vehicle includes a device for controlling antiglare means. The device includes at least one image acquisition means. The antiglare means is controlled as a function of a first signal of the image acquisition means. The light intensity in the passenger compartment of the vehicle is taken into account in controlling the antiglare means.

Abstract: Described is a control unit and an acceleration sensor system, the control unit having an electronic safety switch which, as a function of a signal of an acceleration sensor system, releases output stages for actuating passenger protection means independently of a processor and the processor actuates the output stages as a function of the signal. The safety switch analyzes an integrated acceleration signal.

Abstract: In device for side impact recognition in a vehicle, at least one pressure sensor system that produces a signal is provided in a side part of the vehicle, and an evaluation circuit is provided that recognizes a side impact as a function of the signal. In addition, a test device is provided for the at least one pressure sensor system, the at least one test device being configured such that the at least one test device oversamples the signal and then filters it in order to produce a test signal, the test device comparing the signal with a reference value and, as a function of this comparison, recognizing the operability of the at least one pressure sensor system.

Abstract: A device for triggering personal protective means in a vehicle, an inertial sensor system being provided in a first location, a processor being provided in a second location, and a firing circuit control being provided in a third location in the vehicle. The processor processes the signals of the inertial sensor system and as a function of this triggers the firing circuit control.

Abstract: In order to provide a compact, multifunctional sensor element, a sensor element for acquiring the acceleration of a motor vehicle is additionally equipped with a distance measurement device for measuring the distance between the motor vehicle and a foreign object.

Abstract: A sensor designed for peripheral placement in a series circuit, in particular for application in a motor vehicle, has the following components. A sensor element for sampling a certain variable and forming a signal corresponding to the certain variable; an analyzer unit for analyzing and processing the signal of the sensor element, which is connected to the sensor element via a sensor connection; a receiving interface for connection to a second sensor for receiving data transmitted from the second sensor, which is connected to the analyzer unit via an input connection, and a transmitting interface for connection to a further sensor or to a sensor interface of a control unit for transmitting data to the further sensor or to the control unit, the transmitting interface being connected to the analyzer unit via an output connection, the receiving interface and the transmitting interface being designed for an identical hardware and software protocol.

Abstract: A safety system for vehicle occupants, having sensors for acquiring crash-relevant data such as acceleration and/or pressure values, having a control device, and having restraints, such as an air bag, safety belt, or the like. The safety system 1 has a connection to a navigation system of the vehicle. Data of the navigation system of the vehicle, such as in particular location data of the vehicle, are supplied to the safety system, and are taken into account in a triggering decision for restraint.

Abstract: An impact sensor, or a method for testing the impact sensor. The impact sensor has a sensor element and a filter for filtering the signals of the sensor element. This filter is preferably a low-pass filter. Using a test signal, the filter is tested, and if there is a deviation the filter is corrected using a software filter or through a parametrization of the triggering algorithm.

Abstract: A method for digital data transmission from a sensor to a control unit is described, the sensor values of the sensor being divided for data transmission at different resolutions. The sensor values form a first range of values including successive sensor values. The first range of values for data transmission is divided as a function of a variable relevant for the control unit.

Abstract: A restraint system for vehicle occupants includes a restraint device, a control unit for controlling the restraint device, and at least one pressure sensor situated in a peripheral region of a vehicle. The restraint system also includes at least one position sensor for measuring the position of at least one movable part of the vehicle. The output signal from the position sensor may be combined with the output signal from the pressure sensor.

Abstract: Described is a control unit and an acceleration sensor system, the control unit having an electronic safety switch which, as a function of a signal of an acceleration sensor system, releases output stages for actuating passenger protection means independently of a processor and the processor actuates the output stages as a function of the signal. The safety switch analyzes an integrated acceleration signal.

Abstract: A device for the detection of side impact and a pressure sensor, a mechanical switch being assigned to the pressure sensor as a plausibility sensor. This mechanical sensor is preferably situated in the housing of the pressure sensor.

Abstract: An impact sensor, or a method for testing the impact sensor. The impact sensor has a sensor element and a filter for filtering the signals of the sensor element. This filter is preferably a low-pass filter. Using a test signal, the filter is tested, and if there is a deviation the filter is corrected using a software filter or through a parametrization of the triggering algorithm.