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An automobile airbag deactivation system is provided to enable emergency services personnel to prevent uninflated airbags from inflating when crash victims are being extricated from crashed automobiles. The system would enable emergency services personnel to deactivate all airbag inflation systems.

An automobile airbag deactivation system is provided to enable emergency services personnel to prevent uninflated airbags from inflating when crash victims are being extricated from crashed automobiles. The system would enable emergency services personnel to deactivate all airbag inflation systems. The airbag deactivation system includes an interrupt switch and a switch control. The interrupt switch is located so as to prevent airbag inflation, such as between the airbag control circuitry and the airbag actuator or between the airbag actuator and the airbag. The switch control includes a device to open the interrupt switch and an access control device. The access control device prevents deactivation of the airbag inflating system by non-emergency personnel. Embodiments of the access control device include restricted electromagnetic band communication between a signal source and a signal transducer. The transducer opens the interrupt switch to deactivate the airbag inflation system. In other embodiments, a mechanical lock is used. Keys to these locks may be made available to emergency services personnel.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for deactivating an automotive airbag inflating system in an automobile, the automotive airbag inflating system comprising airbag control circuitry, an airbag actuator, and an airbag, the deactivating system comprising:an interrupt switch operably proximate the

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for deactivating an automotive airbag inflating system in an automobile, the automotive airbag inflating system comprising airbag control circuitry, an airbag actuator, and an airbag, the deactivating system comprising:an interrupt switch operably proximate the airbag inflating system and configured to prevent the airbag from being inflated when opened; anda switch control configured to open the interrupt switch, the switch control including a transponder and a signal source, the transponder in electronic communication with the interrupt switch, the signal source external to the automobile and emitting an electromagnetic signal, the transponder receiving the emitted electromagnetic signal and opening the interrupt switch in response to the received electromagnetic signal.