An airbag cushion is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. Threat information is received from one or more sources; such sources can include external security databases and threat information data from one or more application andor network layer security systems. In addition, a plurality of auxiliary scan electrodes is disposed on the front substrate so as to be parallel to the scan electrodes. The displaceable platform is configured to be positioned in the track space and includes a fifth-wheel hitch coupled thereto. Trace logic to generate trace data based on the testing result, the trace data being in a parallel format. The device also includes a bracket pivotally attached to the base at a proximal end of the bracket and a piercing arm extending from a distal end of the bracket.