Safety and convenience systems in automobiles have been around for decades, but the growth in this area was greatly accelerated by the development of electronic systems in the 1980's. In fact, electronics have been the key enabler of both passenger safety and convenience systems, adding many valuable features to standard automobiles. 'Passenger Safety and Convenience Systems' is made up of 61 technical papers and articles, written in the last decade, covering a variety of electronic systems for driver and passenger safety and convenience. Many papers in this book could arguably be considered in both categories because they provide the driver/passenger with multiple functions of safety and convenience. Some examples include keyless entry, security systems, night vision, and more. The section on Safety Systems includes the latest technology on smart air bags, seat belt pretensioners, crash sensors, night vision, side impact sensing, and the X-by-wire system. The section on Convenience Systems includes papers covering keyless entry and operation systems, automatic climate control, central tire inflation systems, and biometric systems.
This book concludes with a chapter entitled Future Development in Electronically Controlled Body and Safety Systems.
- ISBN13 9780768006834
- Publish Date 30 November 2000
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint SAE International
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 504
- Language English