Method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle seat
US10406940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/143
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle is described, and includes a telematics device, a GPS tracking device, and a multi-position driver's seat including a seat position actuator that is operatively connected to a seat controller and disposed to control a position setting thereof. A control system and method for the vehicle is described and includes receiving an alert of an impending traffic event, and determining a desired activation command for the seat position actuator based upon the impending traffic event. The seat controller controls the seat position actuator responsive to the desired activation command.
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