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Driver posture measurement device and vehicle control device

US11667298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2021
Grant dateJun 6, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2710/0666
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a driver posture measurement device and a vehicle control device that can accurately measure the posture of a driver with a simple configuration without attaching a plurality of wireless communication units to a vehicle. The driver posture measurement device and the vehicle control device are configured such that, between one wireless communication unit provided on the vehicle side and one wireless communication unit provided on the driver side, radio waves are radiated from the wireless communication unit provided on the vehicle side, and on the basis of a radio wave arrival angle of the radio waves arriving at the wireless communication unit provided on the driver side, the driver posture is measured.

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