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Seat belt system

US8217770B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 11, 2008
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08C17/02
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A seat belt monitoring system is provided. The seat belt monitoring system includes a seat belt system. The seat belt system has a first portion including a seat belt webbing and a tongue. The seat belt system also includes a buckle. A radio frequency device is associated with the first portion. The seat belt monitoring system further includes a radio frequency receiver that detects either a signal from the radio frequency device or a particular spatial relationship between the radio frequency device and a second radio frequency device placed near the buckle of the seat belt system.

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