Enhanced occupant seating inputs to occupant protection control system for the future car
US10625699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus including a sensor and a control unit. The sensor may be configured to determine seat orientation information. The control unit may comprise an interface configured to receive the seat orientation information. The control unit may be configured to analyze the seat orientation information, determine when to deploy a corrective measure and modify the corrective measure in response to the seat orientation information. The control unit may deploy the corrective measure using a default arrangement in a first mode. The control unit may deploy the modified corrective measure in a second mode.
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