System and method for detecting movement of an occupant seated in a vehicle
US10525910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/223
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for detecting a motion of an occupant seated in a vehicle. The system includes a sensing electrode located proximate to the occupant and configured to transmit a signal representative of a current in the sensing electrode. The system also includes a receiver including a controller and coupled to an antenna. The receiver is configured to detect a change in the transmitted signal based on a presence of the occupant and a set detection condition, and generate detection information based on the set detection condition. The controller is configured to change a state of a vehicle component based on the generated detection information.
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