Child seat monitoring system and method for determining a type of child seat
US7403845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/01556
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A child seat monitoring system for a child seat and a method for determining a type of child seat are provided. The child seat has a first region and an opposite second region. The child seat has first and second patterns disposed on the first and second regions, respectively, both indicating whether the child seat is a forward-facing child seat or a rearward-facing child seat relative to a vehicle seat. The system includes a first detection apparatus configured to detect either the first pattern on the first region of the child seat or the second pattern on the second region of the child seat. The system further includes a controller operably communicating with the first detection apparatus. The controller is configured to generate a first signal when the child seat is a forward-facing child seat.
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