baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent KR-20010021766-A (KR)
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1999-05-18
Abstract: An ink supply needle (6) is provided on one side of the path where a carriage (4) reciprocatingly moves. A circuit board is attached to the wall near the side where an ink supply orifice (44) of an ink cartridge (40) is provided. Contacts for connection to external control are formed on the exposed surface of the circuit board. Therefore, even if a clearance is present between the carriage and the cartridge, the movement path is restricted by the ink supply needle and the ink supply orifice, and the contacts are connected to external control in a prescribed order.
Patent KR-20010023764-A (KR)
Title: 크로마토그래피 장치
IPC: G01N30/58
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: 본 발명은 실린더 재킷 형태의 입자 베드(8), 액체 이송 물질을 위한 하나 이상의 공급 위치 및 입자 베드 밖으로 이송 물질의 일부분이 모두 빠져 나오게 하기 위한 하나 이상의 수집 위치 사이에서 상대 운동을 하는 연속 환상 크로마토그래피 장치에 관련된다.  본 발명에 따르면, 액체 유도부(17)를 포함하는 수집 링(14)을 가지는 챔버(16) 형태로 수집 위치가 구성되는 특징을 가지고 입자 베드는 회전한다.  입자 베드 재킷의 액체 배출 영역은 미끄럼 운동과 밀폐에 의해 수집 고리(14)로 안내된다.
Patent KR-20010024204-A (KR)
Title: 전기차의 제어장치
IPC: B60L3/10
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: 전동기의 1차전류를 여자전류 성분과 토오크 전류 성분으로 나누어 각각에 해당하는 각 지령값에 근거하여 제어하는 벡터제어 인버터에 의해, 전기차의 차륜을 구동하는 전동기를 제어하는 전기차의 제어장치에 있어서, 상기 차륜 속도(그것에 비례하는 전동기의 로터 주파수도 포함한다)를 검출하는 수단과, 이 검출된 차륜 속도의 미분값(시간변화율)에 근거하여 차륜의 공전, 활주를 검출하는 수단과, 상기 검출된 차륜 속도의 미분값 및 2차 미분값에 근거하여 차륜이 재점착한 것을 검출하는 수단과, 상기 양 검출수단에 따라 상기 토오크 전류 성분 지령값을 조정하는 수단을 구비한 것을 특징으로 한다.  이것에 의해, 차륜이 공전, 활주하였을 때에 확실하게 재점착점을 발견할 수 있으며, 그것에 따라 벡터제어의 고속응답을 활용하여 전동기 토오크 전류 성분을 신속하게 되돌릴 수 있고, 이에 따라, 우천 등 점착계수가 낮은 상황에 있어서도 물리적인 점착한계까지 토오크를 효과적으로 활용할 수 있기 때문에, 가능한 한 전기차의 가감속도를 높이는 것이 가능해진다.
Patent KR-20010024214-A (KR)
Title: 케모킨 길항물질로써 아미노 단부가 절두된 ｒａｎｔｅｓ
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: 본 발명은 케모킨 길항 활성을 가지고, 자연 발생적인 RANTES의 아미노 잔기 1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5에 상응하는 NH 2 -말단 아미노산이 부족한 아미노-절두된 RANTES 및 이를 인코드하는 cDNA 서열, 케모킨 효과의 길항 활성을 필요로 하는 질병의 치료 및 진단에 이를 사용하는 것과 이를 포함하는 제약학적 조성물에 관계한다.
Patent KR-20010031855-A (KR)
Title: 풀벤 금속 착물의 제조 방법
IPC: C08F10/02
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: 본 발명은 풀벤 금속 착물의 제조 방법, 신규한 금속 착물 및 불포화 화합물 중합반응, 특히 올레핀 및(또는) 디엔의 중합 반응 및 공중합반응을 위한 촉매로서의 이러한 착물들의 용도에 관한 것이다.
Patent KR-20010032749-A (KR)
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: An information processing system has first and second physical components represented by a first and second software objects. Both objects have properties that are changeable through calls to the objects. The system enables registering a property route linking a first property of the first object to a second property of the second object so that a change in the first property causes the second call being issued to the second object upon invoking the property route. The input call to the first object comprises an identifier enabling to conditionally invoke the route. In this manner, routes belonging to different scenarios are being kept independent so that the system operates more reliable that without scenario identifiers.
Patent KR-20010033933-A (KR)
Title: 통지 장치 및 이를 구비한 무선 통신 장치
IPC: B06B1/02
Filed: 1998-12-28
Abstract: 구동 신호를 공급받아서 공진하는 진동체를 내장한 통지 유닛(2)과, 통지 유닛(2)에 구동 신호를 공급하는 신호 작성 회로(5)를 포함한 통지 장치에 있어서, 신호 작성 회로(5)는 통지 유닛(2)의 진동체의 공진 주파수를 포함하는 일정 범위 내에서 주파수가 변동하는 구동 신호 Dv를 작성하여, 통지 유닛(2)에 공급한다.  여기에서, 구동 신호의 주파수의 변동폭은, 진동체의 공진 주파수를 결정하는 제반 원인의 공차에 기인하는 공진 주파수의 변동순에 대응하여 설정되어 있다.  또한, 구동 신호는 구형파 또는 정현파의 교번 파형을 포함하고, 주파수가 1.37 ∼ 2.98㎐에서 주기적으로 변동한다.  상기 통지 장치에 따르면, 진동체의 공진 주파수의 변동에 상관없이 충분한 통지 효과가 얻어진다.
Patent KR-20010052224-A (KR)
Title: 버스 시스템에서 디지털 전압 신호를 발생시키기 위한시그널링 출력단
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 1999-03-06
Abstract: 본 발명은 버스 시스템에서 디지털 전압 신호를 발생시키기 위한 시그널링 출력단에 관한 것이다.  상기 시그널링 출력단에 의해, 모듈은 두 라인 사이에 배치되고 상부 스위칭 수단은 제 1 전압 전위와 제 1 라인 사이에, 중간 스위칭 수단은 제 1 라인과 제 2 라인 사이에, 그리고 하부 스위칭 수단은 제 1 전압 전위 보다 낮은 제 2 전압 전위와 제 2 라인 사이에 제공된다.  상기 시그널링 출력단에 의해, 다른 라인이 영구 방해 전위에 인가될 경우, 모듈은 두 라인을 통해 함께, 그리고 두 라인 중 각 한 라인을 통해 제어될 수 있다.  신호 전송은 단락 라인의 영구 방해 전위와 방해 받지 않은 전위 사이의 전위차로서 나타나며, 상기 방해 받지 않은 라인의 전위는 상응하여 제어된다.  본 발명은 또한 자동차의 승객 보호 장치를 위한 버스 시스템에서 특히 신호화하기 위한 시그널링 출력단의 용도에 관한 것이다.
Patent KR-20010042884-A (KR)
Title: 중간상태가 지원된 광결합기
IPC: H04N21/41
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: 2개의 광도파관들(50,60)을 결합시키는 광결합기 및 그에 따른 광스위치.  상기 2개의 광도파관들(50,60)에 공통모드인 상위모드를 통해 상기 도파관들에서 하위모드들을 결합시키기위해 메카니즘(58,68,59,69)를 부여함으로써 상기 도파관들의 평행부들의 굴절률들은 리버서블하게 공간적으로 주기적으로 변화된다.  따라서, 상기 도파관들은 주기적 변화가 없을 때보다 짧은 5차수 이상의 크기일 수 있는 비트길이와 결합된다.
Patent KR-20010042945-A (KR)
Title: 경화 선별 방법 및 장치
IPC: G07D5/00
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: 본 발명은 경화 투입부(2)로부터 투입된 경화의 모양을 센서부(3)에서 검출하는 동시에 시간 계측 수단(11)에 의해 모양이 검출되는 시간을 계측하고, 계측한 시간을 판정치 저장 수단(16)에 저장되어 있는 판정치와 비교함으로써 이 경화의 정위를 판정한다.
Patent KR-20010025534-A (KR)
Title: Dual temperature sensing unit of pump motor for under water
Inventor: LEE JUN WON
IPC: H02P8/36
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: PURPOSE: A dual temperature detecting device for monitoring an underwater pump motor is provided to prevent the overheat of the pump motor and the damage of the motor winding by using cheap temperature sensors. CONSTITUTION: The first temperature sensor(70) detects the temperature value of a winding of a motor. The second temperature sensor(71) detects the temperature of the bearing side of the motor. The first differential amplifying section(80) removes the noise of the temperature value detected in the first temperature sensor(70), and amplifies the signal. The second differential amplifying section(81) removes the noise of the temperature value detected in the second temperature sensor(71). A float switch inputting section(60) detects the submerging of the vicinity of the motor. A reset switch(sw1) sets the temperature values of the sensors(70,71) to an initial value, and turns on a motor interrupting section(50). A temperature value setting section(10) comprises a setting switch(sw2). A controlling section(20) compares the temperature values of the first temperature sensor(70) and the second temperature sensor(71) with the predetermined temperature value to determining the interrupting time of the motor, or determines the interrupting time according to the input signal from the float switch inputting section(60).
Patent KR-20020060816-A (KR)
Title: Method for forming trench of semiconductor element
Inventor: KIM YEONG SIL
IPC: H01L21/76
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for forming a trench of a semiconductor device is provided to form the trench after previously rounding a part to be an upper edge of the trench by a post process before forming the trench on a silicon substrate. CONSTITUTION: In order to define an active and an inactive region on a semiconductor substrate(1), a trench pattern is formed. The trench pattern having the shape remaining a nitride film(3) and a pad oxide film(2) on the active region is formed by etching the partial region to the exposure of the substrate after successively depositing the pad oxide film and the nitride film on the substrate. An oxide film(104) having a fixed thickness and the round side face is formed on the exposed region of the substrate by using the trench pattern as a mask. The round part(R) of the side face is exposed by etching the formed oxide film. The trench having the round figure at an upper edge part is formed by etching the exposed region to a fixed depth.
Patent KR-20020060543-A (KR)
Title: A roasted laver and manufacturing process mixed hamcho powder
Inventor: YUN SEONG GAP
IPC: A23L17/60
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: PURPOSE: Provided are roasted laver Salicornia herbacea powder and its manufacturing process. Laver contains abundant vegetable proteins and Salicornia herbacea has excellent therapeutic effects on hypotension, hypertension, cancer, Submucosal myoma, back pain, etc. Therefore, prepared laver is useful as a functional food. CONSTITUTION: The manufacturing process of roasted laver Salicornia herbacea powder comprises the steps of: coating dried laver with sesame oil mixed with corn oil supplied through an oil supplying device; mixing dietary salt and Salicornia herbacea powder; coating the oil-coated laver with the mixture supplied through powder supplying device; and roasting the laver then cutting it.
Patent KR-20020062029-A (KR)
Title: Container with the removing function of ethylene
Inventor: KIM DONG WON
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: PURPOSE: A packaging vessel capable of effectively removing ethylene generated from the inside of a packaging vessel when applied to the crops such as fruits and green vegetables and a flowering plant is provided. Therefore, it permits a packing object to maintain the freshness thereof for a long period time. CONSTITUTION: This packaging vessel comprises: a vessel body(1) containing an opening part on one side, receiving fruits and green vegetables and a flowering plant and filled with protective gas to inhibit the formation of ethylene from a packaging object; a sealing member(2) which covers the opening part of the vessel body and is joined with the edge(5) of the opening part by a predetermined adhesive member; and an ethylene removing member(3) formed in one area of the sealing member, wherein the ethylene removing member is made from a permeable material which is permeable to ethylene components but impermeable to nitrogen and oxygen in the vessel.
Patent KR-20020063045-A (KR)
Title: Refrigerator Having Door Switch
Inventor: KIM HYEONG CHAN
IPC: H01H36/00
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: PURPOSE: A refrigerator with door switch is provided to prevent infiltration of moisture by sealing a pair of contacting points connecting or disconnecting the switch against outside air. CONSTITUTION: A door switch(30) includes a case(31) built in a main body(1) of a refrigerator; a push button(38) installed in the case to move back and forth and having a front end extending to an outside of the main body; a spring(33) pushing the push button forward; a magnet(50) fixed to the push button to move back and forth together with the push button; and a lid switch placed in the case to separate from the push button to be turned on/off by the magnet.
Patent KR-20010085511-A (KR)
Title: Refrigeration circuit for vehicular air conditioning systems
Inventor: HUANG YONG
IPC: F04B39/16
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: PURPOSE: An air conditioning system is provided which prevents the deterioration of the performance and prevents an adverse influence of an oil insufficiency in a compressor by rearranging an oil advancing together with a refrigerant with the refrigerant and uses carbon dioxide as a refrigerant and includes an oil separator. CONSTITUTION: A vehicular air conditioning system(10) includes a compressor(110) having a crank chamber(138), a suction chamber(120), and a discharge chamber(122). A refrigerant mixture includes carbon dioxide and oil. A conduit(13) connects the discharge chamber(122) of the compressor(110) directly with an oil separator(14) to route the refrigerant mixture directly to the oil separator(14). Only a restricted orifice(16) is provided between the oil separator(14) and the crank chamber(138) of the compressor(110) to throttle oil as it travels directly to the crank chamber(138) of the compressor(110).
Patent KR-20020071105-A (KR)
Title: A utensil for removal of egg shell
Inventor: CHO BYONG GWAN
IPC: A47J43/14
Filed: 2001-03-03
Abstract: PURPOSE: An egg breaking device is provided to allow a user to sanitarily cook the egg without allowing contents of the egg to be adhered to a hand of the user by breaking various kinds of eggs using the egg breaking device. CONSTITUTION: A supporting protrusion(34) is formed at a rear end of a body(30) of an egg breaking device. A spring seat(35) is provided at a front of the supporting protrusion(34). A restoring spring(36) is mounted between the supporting protrusion(34) and the third slide(43). An adjusting member(51) and a resting slot(52) for receiving the adjusting member(51) are formed at a cover(50). An adjusting plate(54) is integrally formed with a shaft of the adjusting member(51). At least three locking slots(53) having different sizes from each other are formed in the adjusting plate(54).
Patent KR-20020071400-A (KR)
Inventor: KIM CHANG SEONG
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: PURPOSE: An apparatus for connecting members using semiconductor fabrication is provided to connect smoothly the members by injecting lubricating oil and cleaning solution, continuously. CONSTITUTION: A lead screw(10) is connected with a member for fabricating a semiconductor. The lead screw(10) is connected with a heater of an apparatus for filling a metal layer into a substrate. The heater is moved by the lead screw(10) when the metal layer is filled into the substrate. A nut(12) is connected with the screw(10). The nut(12) is used for supporting the lead screw(10). The member is moved by combination force of the lead screw(10) and the nut(12). In addition, the lead screw(10) and the nut(12) are formed with one body in order to move efficiently the member. An injection hole(14) is used for injecting lubricating oil and cleaning solution into the lead screw(10).
Patent KR-20020078667-A (KR)
Title: Fixture for rear axle suspension body of vehicle used in milling
Inventor: CHOI EON DON
IPC: B23C3/00
Filed: 2001-04-07
Abstract: PURPOSE: A rear axle suspension body fixing apparatus is provided to easily carry out a milling process with respect to a rear axle suspension body by fixedly supporting both ends of the rear axle suspension body with a constant supporting force. CONSTITUTION: A wheel mounting section is integrally formed with a connection member. The wheel mounting section includes a wheel mounting part, a shock absorber mounting part, a spring mounting part, and a hinge part. An apparatus for fixing a rear axle suspension body includes a cylinder guiding member(11) fixedly installed on a transverse rod, the first and second moving members(12,13) movably installed on a guide rail of the cylinder guiding member(11), and a pneumatic cylinder(14) for varying an interval between the first and second moving members(12,13). A front end of a cylinder body(14a) is installed at the first moving member(12) and a front end of a rod(14b) is installed at the second moving member(13).
Patent KR-20020080990-A (KR)
Title: Suction brush structure of robot cleaner
Inventor: KO JANG YEON
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: PURPOSE: An intake port assembly structure of a robot cleaner is provided to enhance a cleaning performance by passing through an obstacle having a certain height existing in a preceding path. CONSTITUTION: A robot cleaner comprises a front camera(23), an obstacle sensing portion(25), an upper camera(27), an intake port assembly(30), and a wheel portion(40). The front camera(23), an obstacle sensing portion(25), and an upper camera(27) are installed at a body(20b) of the robot cleaner, and covered by a protect cover(20a) for protecting an inner circuit. The obstacle sensing portion is installed at a front side of the robot cleaner. The intake port assembly for absorbing easily a dust from a bottom surface is separated from the bottom surface in a certain distance, and installed at a lower side of the robot cleaner body. The intake port assembly is protruded and installed from a front wheel portion so that the dust is not scattered by the wheel portion of the robot cleaner. The intake port assembly is connected to the robot cleaner by an arm in which both ends thereof rotate to pass the obstacle.
Patent KR-20010074283-A (KR)
Title: cap to be coating
Inventor: YOUN JONG KI
IPC: B41K1/02
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: PURPOSE: A seal having a lid is provided, which can prevent fixation of the lid caused by seal-ink and compression of air when the lid is closed, and not-opening of the lid caused by vacuum after closing. CONSTITUTION: The seal having the lid comprises a body(1) having an end mouth part(1-1), the lid(2) having a fastening jaw(2-1), and a vacant chamber(4) which is formed when the lid(2) is put on the end mouth part(1-1), wherein the fastening jaw(2-1) has a plurality of vent grooves. Or the fastening jaw is formed on the end mouth part of the body and inserted in a holding part of the lid.
Patent KR-20020085991-A (KR)
Title: Chip scale packaging structure sealed with low temperature Co-fired ceramic and the method thereof
Inventor: HWANG JUN SIK
IPC: H01L23/522
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: PURPOSE: A chip scale package structure sealed with a low temperature ceramic and a method for fabricating the same are provided to form the chip scale package structure by laminating the low temperature ceramic on a semiconductor chip including an MEMS(Micro Electro Mechanical System) element or an IC element and performing a sealing process therebetween. CONSTITUTION: A plurality of the first electrodes(102) and an MEMS element(104) are formed on a wafer(100). A plurality of solder bumps(120) is formed on the first electrodes(102). The second electrodes(126) are formed on the solder bumps(120). A ceramic substrate(140) is formed on the second electrodes(126). The ceramic substrate(140) is formed with a plurality of ceramic materials(141), a plurality of via holes(142), a plurality of electric conductors(144), an outer electrode(146), and a manual device(148). The via holes(142) and the electric conductor(144) are formed in the inside of the ceramic materials(141). The outer electrode(146) is formed on the via holes(142). The manual device(148) is formed by a relay or a variable capacitor or a variable inductor.
Patent KR-20040000513-A (KR)
Inventor: LEE JONG GYU
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: PURPOSE: A pattern structure of a glass antenna for vehicles is provided to enhance the receiving performance in an AM band and an FM band by improving a structure of an AM pattern and a structure of an FM pattern. CONSTITUTION: A pattern structure of a glass antenna for vehicles includes an AM pattern(1) and an FM pattern(10). A loop-shaped pattern(2) is formed on a closed curve of an upper portion of the AM pattern(1). A plurality of linear patterns(3,3') are formed at a lower portion of the AM pattern(1). The FM pattern(10) is formed with a plurality of linear patterns(11,11') and a plurality of vertical patterns(12,12') formed between the linear patterns(11,11'). A plurality of side tuning patterns(13,13',14,14') are formed at an upper end portion of a lower end portion of both sides of the linear patterns(11,11'). A plurality of lower tuning patterns(15,15',16,16') are formed at a lower end portion of the vertical patterns(12,12').
Patent KR-20020090525-A (KR)
Title: Liquid receiver for condenser of airconditioner
Inventor: KIM YONG JAE
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 2001-05-28
Abstract: PURPOSE: A liquid receiver for condenser of air conditioner is provided to improve assemblability and productivity. CONSTITUTION: An upper cap is inserted and installed to an upper part of a liquid receiver main body(3). A protrusion is formed to restrict location of the upper cap. A fixing groove has a snap ring installed thereon and is installed above the protrusion. A lower cap(10) with a mounting part(11) is assembled to a lower end of the liquid receiver main body. A filter unit(12) is inserted and installed to the liquid receiver main body. A coupling part is formed on an upper inside of the filter unit. The liquid receiver main body is connected with a header pipe(2). A condenser(1) and a liquid receiver are blazed to join each other so that the upper cap and the lower cap is joined to the liquid receiver main body.
Patent KR-20020091532-A (KR)
Title: Device for electromagnetic casting of aluminium using slited mold
Inventor: JUNG HUI TAE
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: PURPOSE: An apparatus for continuously casting aluminium or aluminum alloy which is capable of producing slab without surface defects at a high speed by impressing electromagnetic field to the surface of molten metal using a slit type mold and spraying cooling water onto the slab using a cooling water injection nozzle. CONSTITUTION: In an apparatus for continuously casting aluminum or alloy thereof, the apparatus for continuously casting aluminium comprises a mold(1) which is formed in a casting direction of molten metal(2) and split by a plurality of slits(4) that are point symmetric for the central axis of the mold; a high frequency induction coil(3) that is formed on the outer part of the mold; and a plurality of cooling water injection nozzles(25) which are installed on the outer surface of the mold and upper and lower parts of the coil to cool the mold and slab(12), wherein electromagnetic force is applied to the molten metal in the mold through the slits of the mold by impressing electric current to the coil, and the molten metal in the mold is cooled by spraying of cooling water onto the mold through the cooling water injection nozzles.
Patent KR-20020093318-A (KR)
Title: Method for arbitration of multi-HDLC node in mobile communication system
Inventor: BAEK MUN SEOK
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: PURPOSE: A method for arbitrating a multi-HDLC(High-level Data Link Control) node in a mobile communication system is provided to perform a plurality of routings to a bandwidth wanted to an H.110 bus of 8-MHz by constituting a logic for performing a routing of a multi-HDLC node in the H.110 bus and minimize an H.110 bus using the H.110 bus. CONSTITUTION: It is checked whether a bus usage requesting signal(OK) is generated from each node in a master mediation unit(ST11). In the case that a bus usage requesting signal is expressed in a specific HDLC node as a checking result, an RTS(Request To Send) of the expressed HDLC node is checked(ST13). If the RTS performs a low-to-high transition(ST14), CTS(Clear To Send) performs a low-to-high transition and a bus usage right is allocated(ST15). The RTS of the expressed HDLC node is continuously checked(ST16). If the RTS is canceled(ST17), a bus usage requesting signal of the next HDLC node is checked(ST18).
Patent KR-20020095867-A (KR)
Title: A Motion Capture System using Color Wavelength
Inventor: LEE HEE MAN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2001-06-16
Abstract: PURPOSE: A motion capture method using a color wavelength is provided to chase a position of a color marker by using a general color camera instead of an infrared camera for sensing the motion of an actor. CONSTITUTION: A motion capture method using a color wavelength includes the steps of converting red(R), green(G) and blue(B) color coordinates into CIE values by using relation formulae for detecting a predetermined color, converting the CIE values to 0-1 for regulating since R, G and B values of full color using 24 bits are 1-255, determining whether a wavelength of color is computable from the converted CIE coordinate values for an area, and obtaining a wavelength of which saturation is 100% if the convertable area exists.
Patent KR-20020002220-A (KR)
Title: Human presence detection, identification and tracking using a facial feature image sensing system for airbag deployment
Inventor: BERENZ JOHN J
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: PURPOSE: A human presence detection, identification and tracking using a facial feature image sensing system for airbag deployment is provided to effectively identify and track a person in a passenger seat of a vehicle. CONSTITUTION: A vehicle occupant airbag deployment system that detects, identifies and tracks a person(16) in the passenger seat(18) of a vehicle(12), and provides a signal for no fire, soft fire or hard fire of the airbag(20) depending on the location of the person(16) in a crash event. The airbag deployment system employs infrared emitters that emit an infrared signal towards the passenger seat(18) of the vehicle(12) and an infrared detector that receive reflected radiation from objects in the seat(18). Processing circuitry, including face recognition software, is employed to detect human face features to provide the necessary detection and tracking of the person(16). In this manner, the system prevents the airbag(20) from firing if the seat(18) is not occupied by a person(16), prevents the airbag(20) from firing if a person(16) is detected, but is too close to the airbag(20), and provides a soft fire if a person(16) is detected, but is within a soft fire range of the airbag(20).