Detection device for a motor vehicle and associated methods for detecting an obstacle and for opening a movable panel of the motor vehicle

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PATENT NO 9812017
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15027530

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The invention relates to a detection device (1) for a motor vehicle (VI) comprising at least one optical detector (3). Said at least one optical detector (3) being configured for detecting the approach of a person (U) in a predefined area in the vicinity of the vehicle in order to activate opening command means of a device for opening a movable panel (5, 7) of the vehicle (VI). According to the invention: —said detection device (1) comprises switching means for switching the function of the at least one optical detector (3) to a detecting function of an obstacle (V2) at a predefined distance of the vehicle (VI) when the identifier of an authorized person (U) is detected inside the vehicle (VI) and the vehicle movable panels (5, 7) are closed, and wherein—said detection device (1) comprises processing means configured to react depending on a detection of an obstacle (V2) by the optical sensor (3). The invention also relates to corresponding methods for detecting obstacles and for opening a movable panel of the motor vehicle.

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VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTBERLINER RING 2 38440 WOLFSBURG 38440

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Calor, Hervé Créteil, FR 3 21
Krauss, Dietmar Erdweg, DE 13 204

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