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Seating system

US11590862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2019
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2040/0881
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seating system include a seat assembly including a first seat, a track assembly, and/or an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to control movement of the first seat along the track assembly. The first seat may be configured to move along the track assembly in at least one direction. The ECU may be configured to communicate with an external network. The ECU may be configured to move the first seat proximate a door of a vehicle in response to information received from the external network. The first seat may include an actuator. The ECU may be configured to control movement of the first seat via the actuator, such as in response to the information received from the external network. The ECU may include a first seat profile including information corresponding to the first seat. The ECU may communicate with the external network regarding the first seat profile.

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