System and method for controlling a safety restraint status based on driver status
US7868750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/4866
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for notifying primary and second drivers about a status of a safety restraint in a vehicle is provided. A primary and secondary keys are adapted to be associated to the primary and secondary drivers. A key ignition device is positioned on each of the primary key and secondary keys. The key ignition device is adapted to generate driver status signals indicative of whether the driver the primary driver or the secondary driver. A controller is adapted to determine whether the driver of the vehicle is the primary driver or the secondary driver based on the driver status signals. The controller is further adapted to generate restraint status signals indicative of the status of the safety restraint. The controller is further adapted to selectively control the operation of generating the restraint signals based on whether the driver of the vehicle is the primary or secondary driver.
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