DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AIRBAG IN A VEHICLE FRAME FOR REDUCING PASSENGER INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A BROADSIDE COLLISION

摘要

PURPOSE: A device and a method for controlling an airbag are provided to firstly reduce shock caused by broadside collision and secondly reduce passenger injury with an airbag installed inside the frame of a vehicle.;CONSTITUTION: A method for controlling an airbag is as follows: An airbag control device receives a sensing signal from a sensor installed on the side of a vehicle(S101). The airbag control device determines whether a collision will occur based on the sensing signal(S107). If it is detected that a collision will occur, the airbag control device offers a release signal to the airbag(S111).;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012