Occupant presence and classification system
US9511732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/015
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An occupant classification system that includes a first sensing electrode located in a bottom of a vehicle seat and a second sensing electrode located in a back of the vehicle seat. The system includes a controller that is configured to control the supply of a first signal to the first electrode and a second signal to the second electrode. A measurement circuit is provided that is configured to measure a first property of the first signal and second property of the second signal. The controller is configured to classify an occupant using the first and second properties.
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