(19)
(11) EP 1 165 915 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
02.01.2002 Bulletin 2002/01

(21) Application number: 00920061.9

(22) Date of filing: 31.03.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7E05B 65/19, G01S 13/56, B60R 25/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0008/815
(87) International publication number:
WO 0058/584 (05.10.2000 Gazette 2000/40)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

(30) Priority: 31.03.1999 US 127031 P

(71) Applicant: Siemens Automotive Corporation
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2980 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • GARRETT, Sharon, Richards
    Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (US)
  • TALBOT, David
    Lake Orion, MI 48323 (US)
  • BONHOURE, Francis
    West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (US)
  • WANG, Wenhua
    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 (US)
  • KREMER, Maria
    Armada, MI 48005 (US)

(74) Representative: Allen, Derek 
Siemens Shared Services Limited, Intellectual Property Department, Siemens House, Oldbury
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FZ
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FZ (GB)

   


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