자동차용 수동형 승객안전장치 특허동향분석

Thousands of lives are saved in high-speed automobile accidents due to the passive safety system, such as airbags and seatbelts. The development of the automotive industry has lead to enormous developments in safety, specially airbag design and technology. In this study, the patent trend of the passive safety system applied for the Patent Bureau of Korea, Japan and USA, has been analyzed. It is envisaged that this study may serve as a stepping stone for further advancement in passenger protection systems.