Image based occupant classification systems for determining occupant classification and seat belt status and vehicles having same
US8036795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R11/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image based occupant classification system includes an image sensor and an image processor. The image sensor is configured to capture vehicular occupant information. The image processor is in communication with the image sensor. The image processor is configured to perform first sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine occupant classification. The image processor is further configured to perform second sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine a seat belt status. Each of the first sampling operations is conducted at a separate time from each of the second sampling operations. Vehicles are also provided.
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