Child seat occupant warning system for an auto
US7319382B1 · kind B1 · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2210/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A child seat occupant warning system for an auto, comprising a sensor detecting the connection of the removable seat to the seat base, further comprising a central processing unit that communicates with a sensor in the driver seat of the auto, a vibration sensor sensing engine operation of the auto, a GPS transmitter with delay, and a low battery warning mechanism, whereby engine cessation, driver absence and seat base connection to child seat triggers an audio alarm to remind a driver to remove the child from the vehicle, the system reset by removing the child seat from the base.
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