Child seat detection system
US6678600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/01556
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A child seat detection system determines the presence of an infant seat and can distinguish between a forward-facing infant seat and a rearward-facing infant seat. The system determines the weight on a vehicle seat and compares the weight on the vehicle seat to a rear-facing infant seat maximum. If the weight on the vehicle seat exceeds the rear-facing infant seat maximum, the system determines whether a forward-facing infant seat is on the seat. If the weight on the vehicle seat does not exceed the rear-facing infant seat maximum, then the system determines whether a rear-facing infant seat is on the seat.
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