Vehicle occupant weight estimation apparatus
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 24, 2006
Grant Date -
Sep 18, 2003
app pub date -
Sep 19, 2001
filing date -
Sep 19, 2000
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Abstract
This invention describes an occupant size and weight detection device consisting of a combination of force/load sensors (1), a head position sensor (2, 3), a multidirectional acceleration sensor (5), and a seat position sensor (4) used to determine the weight of an occupant based on weight distribution, body angle and foot position. The goal of the invention is to determine the weight of an occupant who is sitting in the front seat of a vehicle that is subjected to the dynamic forces resulting from the vehicle moving. This technology can be used in applications such as automotive occupant weight and position sensing for use with safety devices such as airbags.
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International Classification(s)
- 2001 Application Filing Year
- B60R Class
- 1358 Applications Filed
- 449 Patents Issued To-Date
- 33.07 % Issued To-Date
