Seat belt status external monitoring apparatus and method
US7812716B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/4875
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for monitoring seat belt use in a vehicle from the exterior of the vehicle is provided. Seat belt use indicator lights are positioned on the exterior of a vehicle and wirelessly connected to or hardwired to sensors located in seat belt buckle assemblies to provide information about the use of the seatbelt. One or multiple indicator lights grouped in cluster arrangements to simulate the seat arrangement in a vehicle can be implemented. The apparatus may also be used in aircraft to monitor seat belt use remotely from within the aircraft.
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