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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for deploying a vehicular occupant protection system

Номер: US20120018989A1

Автор: David S. Breed

Принадлежит: Automotive Technologies International Inc

Method for protecting an occupant seated on a seat of a vehicle which includes an airbag arranged to deploy to protect the occupant in the event of a crash involving the vehicle, a first sensor system for detecting presence of the occupant, a second sensor system connected to the seatbelt for obtaining information about seatbelt spool out, and a processor coupled to the first and second sensor systems and arranged to control deployment of the airbag based on the presence of the occupant and the information about seatbelt spool out. The second sensor system may be arranged to measure a length of the seatbelt pulled out of a seatbelt retractor and include an encoder arranged on a shaft around which the seatbelt is wound and a receptor arranged to generate a signal when a line on the encoder passes by the receptor.

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Номер записи: 1

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Seating sensor

Номер: US20120125698A1

Автор: Takashi Furukawa, Tetsuya Kawahira

Принадлежит: Fujikura Ltd, Honda Motor Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a seating sensor 100. the base table 10 includes a first part 11 provided with the sensor portion 1 and a second part 12 provided with the connector portion 2, and the second part 12 is arranged within a minimum rectangular area S 1 containing the first part 11.

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Номер записи: 2

28-06-2012 дата публикации

Sensor pad for controlling airbag deployment and associated support

Номер: US20120166046A1

Автор: Frank H. Speckhart, Robert Scott Baker

Принадлежит: Methode Electronics Inc

A weight sensing pad for controlling activation of an automobile airbag, the weight sensing pad comprising a bladder member having an interior volume defined by first and second sheets perimetrically bonded together, wherein the interior volume of the bladder member is subdivided into a plurality of cells by a plurality of small, substantially circular welds between the first and second sheets, the plurality of cells being in fluid communication with each other; and a fluid contained within the interior volume of the bladder member, whereby the automobile airbag is activated upon a change in pressure caused by displacement of a volume of the fluid in the interior volume of the bladder.

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Номер записи: 3

06-06-2013 дата публикации

Law breaking/behavior sensor

Номер: US20130144459A1

Автор: Christopher P. Ricci

Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

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Номер записи: 4

06-06-2013 дата публикации

Configurable vehicle console

Номер: US20130144463A1

Автор: Christopher P. Ricci, Tadd F. Wilson

Принадлежит: FLEXTRONICS AP LLC

Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle console are provided. Specifically, a configurable console may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be removed from the console of a vehicle and operated as a stand-alone computing platform. Moreover, it is anticipated that each one or more of the displays of the console may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices.

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Номер записи: 5

07-01-2021 дата публикации

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE

Номер: US20210001797A1

Автор: Osterfeld Doug

Принадлежит: JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS ACQUISITION LLC

A vehicle steering system including a yoke type steering wheel. An airbag module located in the steering wheel and including an inflator and an airbag. The airbag is configured to inflate into two configurations. In the first configuration the airbag is fully inflated into a circular configuration and in the second configuration the airbag inflates into a u-shaped configuration. The u-shaped configuration is formed by a tether connected at a first end to the airbag and at a second end to a tether release device. The tether release device is configured to stay connected to the tether when the driver is determined to be in an out of position (OOP) condition. 1. A driver side airbag module for protecting the driver of a vehicle comprising:an inflatable airbag cushion;an inflator configured to inject gases to the cushion;a tether including a first end attached to the cushion;a triggered release device attached to a second end of the tether, wherein the triggered release device is configured to control and maintain the shape of the cushion by selectively holding at least a portion of the cushion when the inflator inflates the cushion;wherein the tether is connected to the top of the cushion so that the cushion is restrained from fully expanding at the location where the tether is connected to the cushion.2. The airbag module of claim 1 , wherein the tether is connected to the edge of the cushion at a top central location between approximately the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.3. The airbag module of claim 1 , wherein the cushion includes a front and rear panel claim 1 , and wherein the tether attaches to the front panel after crossing over the boundary where the front and rear panels are connected to thereby restrain the deploying depth of the cushion and reduce loft.4. The airbag module of claim 1 , wherein the cushion includes a front and rear panel claim 1 , and wherein the tether is connected to the rear panel to thereby restrain the deploying depth of the cushion and ...

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Номер записи: 6

01-01-2015 дата публикации

Occupancy sensor for occupiable item e.g. seat or bed

Номер: US20150003493A1

Автор: Alain Schumacher, Gunter Godert, Werner Bieck

Принадлежит: IEE International Electronics and Engineering SA

An occupancy sensor for detecting the occupancy state of an item occupiable by a human or animal occupant, e.g. a seat or a bed, the sensor including a thermistor, to be arranged in compression-dependent heat-conducting relationship with the occupiable item, and a control circuit operatively connected to the thermistor, where the control circuit is configured to derive an occupancy state of the occupiable item from a response of the thermistor to heat generated in or in vicinity of the thermistor.

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Номер записи: 7

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle occupant classification systems and methods

Номер: US20190003876A1

Автор: Akin Aina, Bronson Aden, Markell Baldwin, Zach Stuart

Принадлежит: Tesla Inc

Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to detect and/or classify a vehicle occupant, such as a passenger seated within the cockpit of a vehicle. An occupant classification system includes an occupant weight sensor, an occupant presence sensor, and a logic device configured to communicate with the occupant weight sensor and the occupant presence sensor. The logic device is configured to receive occupant weight sensor signals from the occupant weight sensor and occupant presence sensor signals from the occupant presence sensor, determine an estimated occupant weight and an occupant presence response based, at least in part, on the occupant weight sensor signals and the occupant presence sensor signals, and determine an occupant classification status corresponding to the passenger seat based, at least in part, on the estimated occupant weight and/or the occupant presence response.

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Номер записи: 8

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Device capable of detecting a bearing force

Номер: US20180009335A1

Автор: Dorian Laugt, Ludovic Niguet, Patrick Duvallet

Принадлежит: Crouzet Automatismes SAS

An illustrative device capable of detecting a bearing force includes a support rigid by tension and at least one plate that is elastically deformable by the bearing force from a bent conformation in which the plate exhibits a convex bearing face on which the bearing force to be detected is directly exerted and to a more flattened conformation in which the convex bearing face is more flattened. The illustrative device further includes a spring capable of permanently straining the plate to its bent conformation, a guiding mechanism mounted on the support and capable of guiding the free distal end of the plate in translation along a translation axis at right angles to the direction of indentation, and a sensor capable of detecting a displacement of the free distal end along the translation axis to detect the bearing force.

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Номер записи: 9

14-01-2021 дата публикации

Roof airbag apparatus

Номер: US20210009072A1

Автор: Sang Won HWANGBO

Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd

A roof airbag apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: an airbag main body which is deployed from a roof of a vehicle by gas generated by an inflator part when the vehicle collides; a tether operation part which is mounted to the airbag main body, and has a tether; and an auxiliary airbag which is connected to the airbag main body, and deployed from the airbag main body when the connection with the tether is released.

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Номер записи: 10

14-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM TO PREVENT ROTATION OF STEERING WHEEL

Номер: US20210009197A1

Автор: KIM Seong Joo

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A steer-by-wire system comprises a steering shaft connected to a steering wheel; and a mechanical stop defining end-to-end travel limits of the steering shaft, the end-to-end travel limits comprising a first travel limit end of a first direction and a second travel limit end of a second direction opposite to the first direction. A controller rotates, in response to a signal related to first preset condition(s), the steering shaft toward the first direction until the steering shaft reaches the first travel limit end. And, the controller rotates, in response to a signal related to second preset condition(s), the steering shaft toward the second direction until the steering shaft reaches the second travel limit end. The system can prevent the rotation of the steering wheel using end-to-end travel limits of a mechanical stop of the steering shaft without a locking mechanism when the driver enters or exits the vehicle. 1. A steer-by-wire system , comprising:a steering shaft connected to a steering wheel;a mechanical stop defining end-to-end travel limits of the steering shaft, the end-to-end travel limits comprising a first travel limit end of a first direction and a second travel limit end of a second direction opposite to the first direction; anda controller configured to, in response to one or more signals related to one or more preset conditions, rotate the steering shaft toward the first direction until the steering shaft reaches the first travel limit end of the mechanical stop.2. The steer-by-wire system of wherein the one or more signals related to one or more preset conditions include a command signal for turning off a vehicle.3. The steer-by-wire system of claim 2 , wherein the command signal for turning off the vehicle is generated when a position of a vehicle key is changed to a lock or off position or when a vehicle power switch is turned off.4. The steer-by-wire system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more signals related to one or more preset conditions ...

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Номер записи: 11

19-01-2017 дата публикации

AIRBAG FOR OBLIQUE VEHICLE IMPACTS

Номер: US20170015266A1

Автор: Belwafa Jamel E., Cheng James Chih, EL-Jawahri Raed Essa

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An airbag system includes an inflator and an airbag in communication with the inflator. The airbag system includes a tether actuator and tethers extending from the tether actuator to the airbag. A controller is programmed to receive signals from an impact sensing system and a steering wheel angle sensor. The controller is programmed to instruct the tether actuator to release at least one of the tethers based at least on the signals from the steering wheel angle sensor and the impact sensing system. 1. An airbag system comprising:an inflator;an airbag in communication with the inflator;a tether actuator and tethers extending from the tether actuator to the airbag;a controller programmed to receive signals from an impact sensing system and a steering wheel angle sensor, and to instruct the tether actuator to release at least one of the tethers based at least on the signals from the steering wheel angle sensor and the impact sensing system.2. The system as set forth in wherein the airbag includes a main portion defining an inflation chamber claim 1 , and a plurality of extensions in communication with the inflation chamber claim 1 , and wherein the tethers extend from the tether actuator to the extensions.3. The system as set forth in wherein the airbag presents an impact surface spaced from the inflator in an inflated position and wherein the plurality of extensions are disposed about a perimeter of the impact surface.4. The system as set forth in wherein the airbag defines holes between the main portion and the extension and includes flaps connected to the tethers and mounted to the main portion adjacent the holes.5. An airbag assembly comprising:an inflator;an airbag in communication with the inflator;the airbag including a main portion defining an inflation chamber and an extension supported on the main portion;the airbag defining a hole between the inflation chamber and the extension and including a flap configured to cover the hole; anda tether connected to the ...

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Номер записи: 12

18-01-2018 дата публикации

AIRBAG CONTROLLER AND METHOD

Номер: US20180015897A1

Автор: Le Jialiang, McCoy Robert William, Rao Manoharprasad K., Szawarski Hubert

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A controller for a vehicle includes a processor and a memory storing processor-executable instructions. The processor of the controller is programmed to receive a side-impact signal representing a collision to a side of the vehicle, receive an occupancy signal indicating that a first rear seat of the vehicle is occupied, and send an output control signal to deploy an airbag between a front seat adjacent the side of the vehicle and a second rear seat adjacent the side of the vehicle in response to the side-impact signal and the occupancy signal only when the second rear seat is unoccupied. 1. A method comprising:receiving a side-impact signal representing a collision to a side of a vehicle;receiving an occupancy signal indicating that a first rear seat of the vehicle is occupied; andsending an output control signal to deploy an airbag between a front seat adjacent the side of the vehicle and a second rear seat adjacent the side of the vehicle in response to the side-impact signal and the occupancy signal only when the second rear seat is unoccupied.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining that the second rear seat is unoccupied based on a lack of a signal indicating that the second rear seat is occupied.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is disposed in a seatback of the front seat.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is disposed in a ceiling above the front seat.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an occupancy signal representing occupancy of a third rear seat between the first and second rear seats claim 1 , and sending an output control signal to deploy the airbag in response to the side-impact signal only when the third rear seat is occupied and the second rear seat is unoccupied.6. A controller comprising a processor and a memory storing processor-executable instructions claim 1 , wherein the processor is programmed to:receive a side-impact signal representing a collision to a side of the vehicle;receive an ...

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Номер записи: 13

21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING AN OCCUPANT OF A VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20210016682A1

Автор: David Raymond, Dharmatti Harshad

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A method for determining an occupant class for a vehicle seat includes obtaining, via first and second seat weight sensors, first and second seat weight indications for the vehicle seat. The first seat weight sensor is located on the lateral side of the vehicle seat at a front location on the vehicle seat. The second seat weight sensor is located on the lateral side of the vehicle seat at a rear location on the vehicle seat. The method also includes obtaining a vehicle acceleration value from a vehicle acceleration sensor. The method also includes determining a raw weight on the vehicle seat as twice the sum of the first and second seat weight indications, and determining a filtered weight based on the raw weight. The method further includes determining the occupant class based on the filtered weight in response to the vehicle acceleration value being less than a predetermined value. 1. A method for determining an occupant class for a vehicle seat , comprising:obtaining via a first seat weight sensor a first seat weight indication for the vehicle seat, wherein the first seat weight sensor is located on a lateral side of the vehicle seat at a front location on the vehicle seat;obtaining via a second seat weight sensor a second seat weight indication for the vehicle seat, wherein the second seat weight sensor is located on the lateral side of the vehicle seat at a rear location on the vehicle seat;obtaining via a vehicle acceleration sensor a vehicle acceleration value;determining a raw weight on the vehicle seat as twice the sum of the first and second seat weight indications;determining a filtered weight based on the raw weight;determining the occupant class based on the filtered weight in response to the vehicle acceleration value being less than a predetermined value.2. The method recited in claim 1 , further comprising suppressing classification changes in response to the vehicle acceleration value being greater than a predetermined threshold value.3. The method ...

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Номер записи: 14

16-01-2020 дата публикации

KNEE AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20200017060A1

Автор: Rosenberg Johan, RUTGERSSON Sebastian

Принадлежит:

A knee airbag arrangement for a vehicle. The knee airbag arrangement includes an inflatable airbag. The airbag is adapted to be inflated to a position between an instrument panel of the vehicle and a knee/shin region of a vehicle occupant. A depth (D, D) of the airbag in a deployed state is a greatest extent of the airbag perpendicular to the instrument panel in the knee/shin region. The airbag is adapted to form a first deployment mode or a second deployment mode when in a deployed state. The depth of the airbag in the second deployment mode is greater than a depth of the airbag in the first deployment mode. 1. A knee airbag arrangement for a vehicle , said knee airbag arrangement comprising:{'sub': 2', '1', '1', '2, 'an inflatable airbag, said airbag being adapted to be inflated to a position between an instrument panel of said vehicle and a knee/shin region of a vehicle occupant, wherein said airbag is adapted to form a first deployment mode or a second deployment mode when in a deployed state, a depth (D) of said airbag in said second deployment mode being greater than a depth (D) of said airbag in said first deployment mode, a depth (D, D) of said airbag in a deployed state being a greatest extent of said airbag perpendicular to said instrument panel in said knee/shin region.'}2. The knee airbag arrangement of claim 1 , wherein in said second deployment mode claim 1 , said depth (D) of said airbag is at least 10 cm greater than said depth (D) in said first deployment mode.3. The knee airbag arrangement of claim 1 , wherein said airbag comprises:an inflatable first airbag member, anda second airbag member, being selectively inflatable,{'sub': '2', 'wherein in said first deployment mode of said airbag, said first airbag member is deployed and said second airbag member is undeployed, in said second deployment mode, said first airbag member and second airbag member are deployed, such that said second airbag member provides or contributes to said greater depth (D ...

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Номер записи: 15

28-01-2021 дата публикации

OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20210023966A1

Автор: KANEGAE Shota, YAMASHITA Toru

Принадлежит: SUBARU CORPORATION

An occupant protection device for a vehicle includes: a collision predictor configured to predict a collision of the vehicle; a main airbag configured to deploy toward an occupant from a front of the vehicle when the collision predictor predicts a collision of the vehicle; an occupant center-of-gravity detecting device configured to detect a position of a center of gravity of the occupant; an armrest moving device configured to move an armrest; and a deployment controller configured to cause, when the collision predictor predicts a collision of the vehicle, the armrest moving device to move the armrest upward to guide the center of gravity of the occupant into a proper range on the basis of the position of the center of gravity of the occupant detected by the occupant center-of-gravity detecting device, subsequently cause the armrest moving device to remove the armrest, and thereafter, cause the main airbag to deploy. 1. An occupant protection device for a vehicle , the occupant protection device comprising:a collision predictor configured to predict a collision of the vehicle;a main airbag configured to deploy toward an occupant from a front of the vehicle when the collision predictor predicts a collision of the vehicle;an occupant center-of-gravity detecting device configured to detect a position of a center of gravity of the occupant;an armrest moving device configured to move an armrest; anda deployment controller configured to cause, when the collision predictor predicts a collision of the vehicle, the armrest moving device to move the armrest upward to guide the center of gravity of the occupant into a proper range on a basis of the position of the center of gravity of the occupant detected by the occupant center-of-gravity detecting device, subsequently cause the armrest moving device to remove the armrest, and thereafter, cause the main airbag to deploy.2. The occupant protection device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe armrest comprises a pair ...

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Номер записи: 16

01-02-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle and Method of Operating the Vehicle

Номер: US20180029501A1

Автор: WOLF Anton

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A vehicle is operable in a manual driving mode and in an at least partially automatic driving mode. To allow a rapid change from the automatic to the manual driving mode, the respective position of a driver seat and/or at least one driving-relevant cockpit element is adjusted for functional use by a driver of the vehicle such that the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element can be functionally used by the driver whenever the vehicle is, or is to be, operated in the automatic driving mode. 1. A vehicle , comprising: the vehicle is operable in a manual driving mode and in an at least partially automatic driving mode;', ["the control device is configured to set a first position of the driver's seat and a first position of the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element when the vehicle is operated in the manual driving mode,", "the control device is also configured to set a second position of the driver's seat and/or a second position of the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element when the vehicle is operated in the automatic driving mode, and", "the control device is configured to set the second position of the driver's seat and/or the second position of the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element such that the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element is functionally usable by the driver when the vehicle is operated or is to be operated in the automatic driving mode."], "a control device automatically sets a position of the driver's seat and/or a position of the at least one cockpit element, wherein"}], "a cockpit comprising a driver's seat and at least one driving-relevant cockpit element for functional use by a driver of the vehicle, wherein"}2. The vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe setting of the position of the driver's seat comprises a change in a depth position and/or a change in a backrest inclination.3. The vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe setting of the position of the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element ...

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Номер записи: 17

17-02-2022 дата публикации

DYNAMIC BACKWARD SEAT SLIDING AFTER IMPACT IN A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20220048406A1

Автор: Partarrieu Thomas, Ribero Raphaël

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A safety system for a vehicle seat in a commercial vehicle operating a vehicle seat motion actuation when the commercial vehicle is colliding with an obstacle, comprising: at least one actuator unit that comprises at least one seat actuator to move the vehicle seat from a driving position to a safety position at least one control unit connected to said actuator unit to control the at least one N seat actuator at least one proximity sensor connected to said control unit and configured to detect an obstacle before the commercial vehicle collides it characterized in that the control unit is provided with a calculator device retrieving specific data (Dw, Dw′, Ds, Do) to determine the requested seats motion speed profile and the requested seats motion triggering moment to control, upon receiving an imminent and unavoidable collision alert signal from the proximity sensor, the at least one seat actuator to move the vehicle seat to the safety position. 1. A safety system for a vehicle seat in a commercial vehicle operating a vehicle seat motion actuation when the commercial vehicle is colliding with an obstacle , comprising:at least one actuator unit that comprises at least one seat actuator to move the vehicle seat from a driving position to a safety position;at least one control unit connected to the at least one actuator unit to control the at least one seat actuator; andat least one proximity sensor connected to the at least one control unit and configured to detect an obstacle before the commercial vehicle collides;wherein the at least one control unit is provided with a calculator device retrieving specific data to determine a motion speed profile and a motion triggering moment to control, upon receiving an imminent and unavoidable collision alert signal from the proximity sensor, the at least one seat actuator to move the vehicle seat to the safety position.2. The safety system of wherein the at least one seat actuator moves the vehicle seat before an occupant body ...

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Номер записи: 18

07-02-2019 дата публикации

MONITORING AND ALERTING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS FOR IGNITION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190039546A1

Автор: DeLONG Aaron Matthew, Elangovan Vivekanandh, Lavoie Erick Michael, Van Wiemeersch John Robert

Принадлежит:

Method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring and alerting vehicle occupants for ignition systems. An example vehicle includes a cabin, a touchscreen within the cabin, an engine to activate responsive to the touchscreen receiving a passcode, seats within the cabin, occupancy sensor modules to detect occupancy of the seats, and a warning controller. The warning controller is to initiate a timer upon detecting, via the occupancy sensor modules, that an occupant has exited the cabin and emit an alert responsive to the timer reaching a predetermined threshold. 1. A vehicle comprising:a cabin;a touchscreen within the cabin;an engine to activate responsive to the touchscreen receiving a passcode;seats within the cabin;occupancy sensor modules to detect occupancy of the seats; and initiate a timer upon detecting, via the occupancy sensor modules, that an occupant has exited the cabin;', 'responsive to the touchscreen receiving a reentry of the passcode while the timer is initiated, deactivate the timer to prevent an alert from being emitted; and', 'emit the alert responsive to the timer reaching a predetermined threshold., 'a warning controller to2. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , responsive to the touchscreen receiving a reentry of the passcode while the timer is initiated claim 6 , the warning controller deactivates the timer to prevent the alert from being emitted.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the touchscreen receives the reentry of the passcode from another occupant with knowledge of the passcode when the occupant has exited the cabin.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the occupant who has exited the cabin is an operator and the other occupant who enters the reentry of the passcode is a passenger.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the warning controller deactivates the timer to prevent the alert from being emitted responsive to the touchscreen receiving another passcode that corresponds to deactivation of the timer.6. A vehicle comprising:a cabin ...

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Номер записи: 19

07-02-2019 дата публикации

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190039549A1

Автор: "OConnor Christopher Stephen", Lee Jacob Wookeun

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A restraint system includes an instrument panel having an exterior panel directed downward, an airbag having an uninflated position behind the exterior panel and having a left chamber and a right chamber, a left inflator coupled to the left chamber, a right inflator coupled to the right chamber, and a controller programmed to selectively activate each inflator to one of a high output and a low output based on an impact angle. 1. A restraint system comprising:an instrument panel having an exterior panel directed downward;an airbag having an uninflated position behind the exterior panel and having a left chamber and a right chamber;a left inflator coupled to the left chamber;a right inflator coupled to the right chamber; anda controller programmed to selectively activate each inflator to one of a high output and a low output based on an impact angle.2. The restraint system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmed to activate the left inflator to the high output in response to a left oblique impact and to activate the right inflator to the high output in response to a right oblique impact.3. The restraint system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is programmed to activate the right inflator to the low output in response to a left oblique impact and to activate the left inflator to the low output in response to a right oblique impact.4. The restraint system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmed to receive a signal indicating lateral acceleration of a vehicle including the restraint system claim 1 , and to activate both inflators at a low output in response to determining that an absolute value of the lateral acceleration is below an acceleration threshold.5. The restraint system of claim 4 , wherein the acceleration threshold is a first acceleration threshold claim 4 , and the controller is programmed to release the right tether in response to a left oblique impact upon determining that the lateral acceleration is above a second acceleration ...

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Номер записи: 20

07-02-2019 дата публикации

Passenger's weight measurement device for vehicle seat

Номер: US20190041254A1

Автор: Kenji Sato, Shigeru Endo, Shinya Ishima, Wataru Takayasu

Принадлежит: TS Tech Co Ltd

A passenger's weight measurement device for a vehicle seat includes an upper rail provided on a lower rail that is fixable to a vehicle floor, the upper rail being movable in at least one of rear and front directions; a load sensor fixed onto the upper rail; and a frame provided on the load sensor and below the vehicle seat. In plan view, the load sensor protrudes from the frame in at least one of left and right directions.

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Номер записи: 21

15-02-2018 дата публикации

SEATING STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PRESENCE SENSOR

Номер: US20180043794A1

Автор: Daley-Fell Adam James, Lilley Matthew James

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A seating structure includes a base, a seat, a backrest connected to the seat, and an electronic circuit supported by the base. The seat or the backrest includes a carrier and a suspension material secured to the carrier and spanning across an opening formed by the carrier. The suspension material includes a plurality of electrostatic discharge fibers. The electronic circuit is coupled to the electrostatic discharge fibers. The electronic circuit includes an electronic processor and a sensor. The sensor is configured to generate an output signal indicative of an electrical parameter of one of the electrostatic discharge fibers. The electronic processor is configured to apply a drive signal to one of the plurality of electrostatic discharge fibers, receive the output signal from the sensor, and determine a state of the seating structure based on the output signal from the sensor. 1. A seating structure comprising:a base;a seat supported by the base;a backrest coupled to the seat, wherein the seat, the backrest, or both includes a carrier and a suspension material secured to the carrier and spanning across an opening formed by the carrier, the suspension material including a plurality of electrostatic discharge fibers; and a sensor configured to generate an output signal indicative of an electrical parameter of one of the plurality of electrostatic discharge fibers, and', apply a drive signal to one of the plurality of electrostatic discharge fibers,', 'receive the output signal from the sensor, and', 'determine, based on the output signal from the sensor, a state of the seating structure., 'an electronic processor coupled to the sensor, the electronic processor configured to'}], 'an electronic circuit supported by the base and coupled to at least one of the plurality of electrostatic discharge fibers, the electronic circuit including'}2. The seating structure of claim 1 , wherein the carrier includes a fastener to connect the suspension material to the carrier claim ...

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Номер записи: 22

15-02-2018 дата публикации

RELOCATABLE/REPLACEABLE PAD FOR ACCURATE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WEIGHT MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20180043795A1

Автор: Kriger Yefim G.

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The specification and drawings present a new apparatus and method for providing an accurate and convenient weighing of a vehicle occupant using a relocatable/replaceable multi-purpose on-board vehicle occupant weighing (REMBOW) methodology including a REMBOW pad mounted on a REMBOW seat frame in a vehicle to improve safe engagement of an air bag as well as raising and monitoring possible health related issues of the vehicle occupant(s). The occupant weighing can be performed, using, as a non-limiting example, a kemoder elimination of a separate occupant's feet weighing (KEF) technology, where kemoder is a key element for moderating of an accuracy and convenience of an occupant weighing (i.e., a weighing moderator) and for starting a measuring process. 1. A relocatable/replaceable multi-purpose on-board vehicle occupant weighing (REMBOW) pad for occupant weighing in a vehicle , the REMBOW pad comprising:a lower frame detachably mounted on a sliding portion of a REMBOW seat frame;a weighing unit having corresponding components and optimized for a predefined weighting range, configured to provide a weight signal indicative of a weight of an occupant of the vehicle sitting on the REMBOW pad for generating a measured weight signal indicative of a measured weight of the occupant in order to secure a safe use of a corresponding air bag; andan upper frame comprising a seat cushion to cover parts of the REMBOW pad.2. The REMBOW pad of claim 1 , wherein the occupant weighing is performed using a kemoder elimination of a separate occupant's feet weighing (KEF) technology claim 1 , where the kemoder is a key element for moderating (a weighing moderator) of accuracy and convenience of weighing and for generating a starting signal for measuring process.3. The REMBOW pad of claim 1 , further comprising a transceiver for providing communications claim 1 , using wireless or wired connection claim 1 , between the REMBOW pad and components/devices outside of the REMBOW pad in the ...

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Номер записи: 23

07-02-2019 дата публикации

THEME PARK GAMIFICATION, GUEST TRACKING AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190043281A1

Автор: Aman James Andrew

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A system for providing gamification of a destination such as a theme park where guests use a venue app with an optional electronic ticket that allows for both self-serve access into the destination and tracking of individual guests throughout various access points. An extended range ID such as an RFID is provided to the guest either in the electronic ticket or in a wearable. Using combinations of RFID readers, pressure sensors and cameras the system tracks guests down the ride seat and tracks the movements of guided, free-floating and free-ranging vehicles. Using the combination of guest and vehicle tracking information along with information provided by a destination gaming system, the destination guest experience is customized including various effects for rides and attractions. Spot cameras are placed at tracked locations such as rides seats, where images are captured in response to either external triggers generated by the system or guest indications. 1. A system for providing a guest with a customized experience at a destination , where the destination includes a limited seating area with limited entrances for providing a group experience , comprising:one or more destination apparatus for receiving electronic control signals for causing customized output to at least one guest determined by the system to be occupying a distinct seat in the limited seating area, where customized output includes any one of, or any combination of light, sound, water, air, vibration, heat or scent;a wireless tracking device to be carried about by the guest at least while the guest enters the limited seating area and proceeds to find and occupy a seat, where the wireless tracking device includes an RIFD tag capable of responding to an interrogation signal to provide a unique tracking device identifier;a destination tracking database for maintaining guest datum in relationship to the unique tacking device identifiers;a destination app for use by the guest on a mobile device where the ...

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Номер записи: 24

03-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE

Номер: US20220063538A1

Автор: Farooq S.M. Iskander, Faruque Mohammad Omar, Jaradi Dean M., Li Yali

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle door interior trim assembly includes a trim panel and an armrest supported by the trim panel. The armrest includes an energy absorbing device. The energy absorbing device includes an inboard panel and an outboard panel. The outboard panel is between the inboard panel and the trim panel. The energy absorbing device has a variable crush resistance based on a temperature of the energy absorbing device. A heater is operatively coupled to the energy absorbing device. 1. A vehicle door interior trim assembly , comprising:a trim panel;an armrest supported by the trim panel;the armrest including an energy absorbing device, the energy absorbing device including an inboard panel and an outboard panel, the outboard panel being between the inboard panel and the trim panel;the energy absorbing device having a variable crush resistance based on a temperature of the energy absorbing device; anda heater operatively coupled to the energy absorbing device.2. The vehicle door interior trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein the heater includes a power source in electrical communication with the energy absorbing device.3. The vehicle door interior trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein the heater includes a resistor embedded in the energy absorbing device.4. The vehicle door interior trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein the heater includes a resistor supported by the energy absorbing device.5. The vehicle door interior trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing device includes a corrugated member between the inboard panel and the outboard panel.6. The vehicle door interior trim assembly of claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing device includes a block of material having variable crush resistance based on temperature claim 1 , the block being between the inboard panel and the outboard panel.7. The vehicle door interior trim assembly of claim 6 , wherein the inboard panel and the outboard panel are electrically conductive and the heater is in electrical communication with at ...

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Номер записи: 25

03-03-2016 дата публикации

SENSOR BASED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160059813A1

Автор: Dong Ke, LIN CHIN-HSU, Neal Mark O., Sala Dorel M., Wang Jenne-Tai

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A system and method for optimizing various vehicle safety systems, such as airbags and seat belt load tensioning limiters, for a particular occupant of a vehicle seat, such as the vehicle driver or passenger, based on the weight of the occupant and the fore-aft position of the seat. The method senses the mass of the occupant and the position of the seat and classifies the combination of the mass and position. The method then determines the optimized setting of the safety systems for that combination classification, and automatically sets the safety systems to that setting. The method can also determine the optimized setting of the safety systems based on whether the occupant is wearing a seat belt. 1. A method for automatically optimizing settings for one or more safety systems on a vehicle for a particular occupant in a seat of the vehicle , said method comprising:determining a mass of the occupant while seated in the seat;determining a fore-aft position of the seat;classifying a combination of the mass of the occupant and the position of the seat;determining which of a plurality of safety system settings the classification combination falls in; andsetting the vehicle safety systems for that classification combination.2. The method according to further comprising determining whether a seat belt for the seat has been buckled claim 1 , wherein determining the setting of the vehicle safety systems includes determining different settings for whether the occupant is wearing the seat belt or not.3. The method according to wherein determining which of a plurality of safety system settings the classification combination falls in includes identifying classification areas for each of the safety settings where the classification areas include a plurality of combinations of occupant mass and seat position.4. The method according to wherein boundaries of the classification areas are determined by creating a large number of crash simulation models with different occupant mass ...

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Номер записи: 26

21-02-2019 дата публикации

SMARTPHONE-BASED VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD TO AVOID COLLISIONS

Номер: US20190054874A1

Автор: Breed David S.

Принадлежит: Intelligent Technologies International, Inc.

Vehicular control method to avoid collisions in which a smartphone is coupled to the vehicle while in a vehicular compartment. Data is generated from vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle and transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle. A communications network with another vehicle is established using the smartphone and the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone and data from sensors on the smartphone is transmitted via the smartphone and established communications network to other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle. Then, while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle, a vehicular operational function is controlled based in part on data transmitted using the smartphone and established communications network to cause movement of the vehicle to change in order to avoid a collision with the other vehicle. 1. A method for vehicular control to avoid collisions , comprising:coupling a smartphone to the vehicle while the smartphone is in a compartment defined by the vehicle, the smartphone being usable for voice and data communications independent of the vehicle when outside of the compartment defined by the vehicle;causing data to be generated from one or more vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle;causing the data generated by the vehicle-resident sensors to be transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle;establishing a communications network with at least one other vehicle using the smartphone and transmitting via the smartphone and established communications network, the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle and data from at least one sensor on the smartphone, to the at least one other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle; andcontrolling, ...

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Номер записи: 27

01-03-2018 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT SAFETY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20180056784A1

Автор: VIRGILIO SAVINO

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A safety and emergency-assistance system () for vehicles, constituted by at least one bracelet (E), a means for radio/telecommunication of the alarm signal (R), a black box (BB), a plurality of sensors (S, S, S, S), and means (X) for remote automatic driving and management of the vehicle (A). In the case of emergency, with the driver/passenger present (A) and unwell while the vehicle is stationary with the engine off and without the key inserted into the ignition, or with the key inserted and the instrument panel off. The system () also enables automatic and autonomous activation of the devices present on board the vehicle, e.g. airbags, power window, and air-conditioning system. 11112343214123412343112341. A smart safety and emergency-assistance system () for vehicles (A) of any kind , such as motor vehicles , motorcycles , articulated lorries , trains , ships , airplanes , etc. , basically comprising means (R) for automatic GSM/GPRS/UMTS radio/tele-communication for enabling transmission of data and/or of an alarm , a black box (BB) , a plurality of sensors (S , S , S , S) , comprising ECG sensors (S) , weight sensors (S) , infrared sensors (S) , sensors for the baby car seat (S) , ultrasound sensors , as well as means (X) for automatic driving and management of the vehicle (A) via as many means (U , U , U , U) for interfacing said sensors (S , S , S , S) , wherein in the case where a driver/passenger/animal present on board the vehicle (A) is in distress or has a heart attack , said system instantaneously sends , via said means (X) for automatic driving and management of the vehicle (A) , a communication on the state of emergency of the vehicle (A) , even in passive conditions when the vehicle is stationary with the engine off and without the key inserted into the ignition , or with the key inserted and the instrument panel off , recording in a black box (BB) , at pre-set time intervals , the data regarding the event; and in that the system—through a vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 28

02-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PASSENGER AIRBAG AND PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170057444A1

Автор: Choi Jun Yeol, LIM Kyung Taek, Shin Hyo Shub

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A method for controlling a passenger airbag may include determining whether an occupant is present on a passenger seat; determining whether the occupant seated on the passenger seat has fastened a safety belt; determining whether deployment of a passenger airbag is required; and deploying, when the deployment of the passenger airbag is required, a main chamber of the passenger airbag, and further deploying a sub-chamber connected to the main chamber of the passenger airbag to be interlocked with the deployment of the main chamber when the occupant is present on the passenger seat and has fastened the safety belt. 1. A method for controlling a passenger airbag , comprising:determining whether an occupant is present on a passenger seat;determining whether the occupant seated on the passenger seat has fastened a safety belt;determining whether deployment of the passenger airbag is required; anddeploying, when the deployment of the passenger airbag is required, a main chamber of the passenger airbag, and further deploying a sub-chamber connected to the main chamber of the passenger airbag to be interlocked with the deployment of the main chamber when the occupant is present on the passenger seat and has fastened the safety belt.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining of whether the deployment is required comprises determining a collision speed of a vehicle claim 1 , and determining whether a collision is a high-speed collision or a low-speed collision claim 1 , andthe deploying comprises deploying the main chamber of the passenger airbag at a high pressure when the collision is determined as being the high-speed collision, and deploying the main chamber of the passenger airbag at a low pressure when the collision is determined as being the low-speed collision.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the deploying claim 1 , when the deployment of the passenger airbag is required claim 1 , when no occupant is present on the passenger seat claim ...

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Номер записи: 29

04-03-2021 дата публикации

SEAT ARRANGEMENT WITH DYNAMIC SEAT POSITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210061207A1

Автор: HUMER Mladen

Принадлежит: LEAR CORPORATION

A seat arrangement for a vehicle includes a first seat including an airbag module having an inflatable airbag, and a second seat positionable adjacent to the first seat. The second seat includes a pivotable seatback that is pivotable between an upright use position and a forward pivoted position, and a movement mechanism associated with the seatback for moving the seatback from the use position to the pivoted position. The arrangement further includes a control system configured to actuate the movement mechanism to move the seatback of the second seat from the use position to the pivoted position when the second seat is unoccupied and upon detection of a potential vehicle impact, so that the airbag of the airbag module of the first seat may deploy between an occupant of the first seat and the seatback of the second seat. 1. A seat arrangement for a vehicle , the seat arrangement comprising:a first seat including an airbag module having an inflatable airbag;a second seat positionable adjacent to the first seat, the second seat including a pivotable seatback that is pivotable between an upright use position and a forward pivoted position, and a movement mechanism associated with the seatback for moving the seatback from the use position to the forward pivoted position; anda control system configured to actuate the movement mechanism to move the seatback of the second seat from the use position to the forward pivoted position when the second seat is unoccupied and upon detection of a potential vehicle impact, so that the airbag of the airbag module of the first seat may deploy between an occupant of the first seat and the seatback of the second seat.2. The seat arrangement of wherein the first seat is a driver seat claim 1 , and the second seat is a passenger seat.3. The seat arrangement of wherein the first and second seats are positionable in the vehicle as second row seats.4. The seat arrangement of wherein the seatback of the second seat provides a reaction surface ...

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Номер записи: 30

04-03-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle accident notification device, system including the same, and method thereof

Номер: US20210061209A1

Автор: Jeong Kee LEE, Se Young Park

Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

A vehicle accident notification device includes a processor that determines whether a vehicle accident occurs and a degree of the vehicle accident based on a sensing result of a sensor and vehicle information received from a device of the host vehicle and automatically provides a notification of the vehicle accident, a communicator that communicates with other devices, and a storage storing a collision reference value that is used to determine the degree of the vehicle accident in advance.

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Номер записи: 31

20-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DEVICE

Номер: US20200055479A1

Автор: Kramer Simon, Leger Silke, Seyffert Martin, Wahl Marco

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A vehicle occupant restraint device comprises a control unit and a group of at least two matched airbags () for the protection of a vehicle occupant () on a particular vehicle seat (). The control unit is arranged and the airbags () are disposed and designed so that, in a collision case, the control unit differentiates between a first situation in which the vehicle occupant () is located in a standard distance area relative to a first airbag () and a second situation in which the vehicle occupant () is located in a rear area which is further distant from the first airbag () than the standard distance area. When the first situation is given, the control unit activates the first airbag () only. In contrast, when the second situation is given, the control unit activates the first airbag () and additionally at least a second airbag () of the group, with the first airbag () backing the second airbag (). 114-. (canceled)15202422261016121820242226101620222022202220222022242620222426. A vehicle occupant restraint device comprising a control unit and a group of at least two matched airbags ( , ; , ) for the protection of a vehicle occupant (; ) sitting in a particular vehicle seat (; ) , wherein the control unit is arranged and the airbags ( , ; , ) are disposed and designed so that , in a collision case , the control unit differentiates between a first situation in which the vehicle occupant (; ) is located in a standard distance area relative to a first airbag (; ) and a second situation in which the vehicle occupant (; ) is located in a rear area that is further distant from the first airbag (; ) than the standard distance area , and in that , when the first situation is given , the control unit activates the first airbag (; ) only , whereas , when the second situation is given , the control unit activates the first airbag (; ) and additionally at least a second airbag (; ) of the group , with the first airbag (; ) backing the second airbag (; ).162022201422. The vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 32

20-02-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for a Vehicle Mediating Zone-Specific Control of a Communication Device

Номер: US20200059413A1

Автор: Ricci Christopher

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A method and system of providing zone-specific control of one or more of features of at least one communication device by a vehicle, the system comprising: a microprocessor executable feature control module connected with at least communication device (connected device), wherein the feature control module is configured to receive input from at least one of a sensor of the communication device or specific zone/s to locate the at least one communication device with respect to the zone/s; at least one of the feature control module or device location module determining for the at least one connected device, the specific zone associated with the at least one connected device, wherein the specific zone is labeled with a rule or condition for degree of restriction of one or more features of the at least one connected device; and the feature control module limiting access or control of one or more features of the at least one connected device based on the rules or conditions assigned to the determined zone, wherein the rules or condition are defined by at least one of a group, entity, individual, manufacture, in response to a vehicle or communication device detected input or condition, or any combination thereof. 1. A method of providing zone-specific control of one or more of features of at least one communication device by a vehicle , said method comprising the steps of:establishing, by a microprocessor executable feature control module, a connection with the at least one communication device, wherein the feature control module is configured to receive input from at least one of a sensor of the communication device or specific zone/s to locate the at least one communication device with respect to the zone/s;determining for the at least one connected device, the specific zone associated with the at least one connected device, wherein the specific zone is at least one of high-restricted, restricted, low-restricted, or unrestricted;controlling, via the feature control module ...

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Номер записи: 33

28-02-2019 дата публикации

Restraint system for an occupant seat mounted in a motor vehicle

Номер: US20190061683A1

Автор: Chris P. Jessup, Mark F. Henderson, Norman C. Taylor, Ryan A. Qualizza

Принадлежит: Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc

A restraint system for an occupant seat mounted in a motor vehicle includes a processor to produce at least one control signal to control either or both of an electronically controllable unit to disable or impede operation of the motor vehicle and a notification device to produce a notification unless, in sequence, a first sensor produces a first signal indicating detection of an occupant being seated in the occupant seat followed by at least one second sensor producing least one second signal indicating that a rotatable shaft of a web retractor coupled to a web of a restraint harness has rotated by at least a threshold amount followed by a third sensor producing a third signal indicating that a tongue of the restraint system is engaged with a buckle of the restraint system.

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Номер записи: 34

17-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE LAP BAR WITH AIRBAG

Номер: US20220080920A1

Автор: Farooq S.M. Iskander, Faruque Mohammad Omar, Jaradi Dean M.

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat includes a seatback that defines a first axis extending between a top and a bottom of the seatback. The seatback defines a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The seat includes a lap bar supported by the seatback. The lap bar is translatable along the first axis and rotatable about the second axis. The seat includes an airbag supported by the lap bar. 1. A seat , comprising:a seatback that defines a first axis extending between a top and a bottom of the seatback, the seatback defining a second axis perpendicular to the first axis;a lap bar supported by the seatback, the lap bar translatable along the first axis and rotatable about the second axis; andan airbag supported by the lap bar.2. The seat of claim 1 , wherein the seatback includes a track elongated along the first axis claim 1 , the lap bar slidable along the track.3. The seat of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to rotate the lap bar about the second axis.4. The seat of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to translate the lap bar along the first axis.5. The seat of claim 4 , further comprising a computer having a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor to command the actuator to move the lap bar along the first axis in response to receiving data from an occupancy sensor indicating that the seat is occupied.6. The seat of claim 4 , further comprising a computer having a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor to command the actuator to move the lap bar along the first axis in response to receiving data from a sensor that indicates rotation of the lap bar about the second axis.7. The seat of claim 4 , further comprising a computer having a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor to command the actuator to move the lap bar along the first axis in response to receiving data from a user interface.8. The seat of claim 1 , further comprising a second airbag supported by the ...

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Номер записи: 35

27-02-2020 дата публикации

SENSING SYSTEMS USING CURRENT STEERING BRIDGES

Номер: US20200062204A1

Автор: Elliott Ryan W., Lee Joong K.

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Embodiments described herein are directed to a system having a processor and a bridge circuit. The bridge circuit includes a pair of differential voltage sources, a first pair of sensing elements and a second pair of sensing elements. The first pair of sensing elements generate a pair of measurement signals. The pair of measurement signals are independent of one another and based on the respective sensing element. The second pair of sensing elements communicatively coupled to first pair of sensing elements. The second pair of sensing elements define a first divider. The pair of measurement signals are input into the respective second sensing element of the second pair of sensing elements. The first divider is configured to output a first output signal to the processor. The first output signal is a first differential signal of the first pair of sensing elements. 1. A system comprising:a processor; a pair of differential voltage sources configured to drive the bridge circuit,', 'a first pair of sensing elements generating a pair of measurement signals, the pair of measurement signals are independent of one another and based on the respective sensing element, and', 'a second pair of sensing elements communicatively coupled to the first pair of sensing elements, the second pair of sensing elements defining a first divider, the pair of measurement signals are input into the respective second sensing element of the second pair of sensing elements, the first divider is configured to output a first output signal to the processor,', 'wherein the first output signal is a differential signal of the first pair of sensing elements., 'a bridge circuit comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the differential signal is a ratio of the pair of measurement signals.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is integrated into an oscillator of the processor claim 1 , the oscillator produces a radio frequency oscillation.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first pair of ...

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Номер записи: 36

08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE, AND CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20180065580A1

Автор: "DADDETTA Gian Antonio", Freienstein Heiko, Hoepfner Henning, Kolatschek Josef

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A method for controlling an occupant protection system of a vehicle includes reading in at least one vehicle acceleration value representing an acceleration of the vehicle and at least one model parameter of an occupant model by which a vehicle occupant is represented by at least two, in particular three, mass points. The vehicle acceleration value and the model parameter are processed in order to determine at least one motion parameter relating to the two, in particular three, mass points. Using the motion parameter, a control signal for controlling the occupant protection system is produced. 1. A method for controlling an occupant protection system of a vehicle , the method comprising:reading in, by a processing unit, (a) a vehicle acceleration value representing an acceleration of the vehicle and (b) a model parameter of an occupant model by which an occupant of the vehicle is represented by at least two mass points;determining, by the processing unit, at least one motion parameter relating to the mass points based on the vehicle acceleration value and the model parameter; andproducing, by the processing unit, a control signal for controlling the occupant protection system using the motion parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least two mass points include at least one of a head mass point representing at least one of a head and a neck of the occupant claim 1 , an upper body mass point representing an upper body of the occupant claim 1 , and a lower body mass point representing a lower body of the occupant.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , based on at least one of the vehicle acceleration value and the model parameter claim 1 , at least one restraining force acting on the occupant claim 1 , wherein the determination of the motion parameter is based on the determined restraining force.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the at least one restraining force relates to at least one of the mass points.5. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 37

08-03-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20180065642A1

Автор: FRYE Dale J., Hotary James T., Ketels Cedric, LICHTENWALNER Houstin L., Nishihara H. Keith, YUKICH Rudy K.

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An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a sensory system and a control system. The sensor system is configured to generate signals indicative of at least one of a physiological characteristic of the occupant. 1. An occupant support system for use in a vehicle , the occupant support comprisinga sensor system configured to obtain occupant-body signals associated with physiological characteristics of an occupant of the occupant support system and behavioral signals associated with behavioral characteristics of the occupant, anda control system configured to receive the occupant-body signals and the behavioral signals, determine occupant health data indicative of physiological characteristics and behavioral characteristics of the occupant based on the occupant-body signals and the behavioral signals, determine occupant state data indicative of a state of the occupant based on the occupant health data, identify a first vehicle system configured to change at least one physiological characteristic or behavioral characteristic of the occupant based on at least one of the occupant health data and the occupant state data, and activate a second vehicle system based on at least one of the occupant health data, the occupant state data, and input from the occupant.2. The occupant support system of claim 1 , wherein the first vehicle system and the second vehicle system are the same vehicle system.3. The occupant support system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is further configured to identify the occupant based on at least one of input from the occupant and the occupant health data and to associate the occupant health data and the occupant state data with a unique occupant data profile for the identified occupant.4. The occupant support system of claim 3 , wherein the control system is further configured to associate activation of the second vehicle system with the occupant health data and the occupant state data in the unique occupant data profile.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 38

27-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RECONFIGURABLE VEHICLE DISPLAY

Номер: US20200067786A1

Автор: Ricci Christopher

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A system or method for reconfiguring (dynamically) a vehicle display may comprise: a Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) including a first display area; an input gesture area of the first display area; a HUD unit; a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, configure the system to: (1) display, at a first time, a configuration area to a portion of the GUI, wherein the configuration area includes at least one of a vehicle dash information, readouts, instruments, indicators, or controls arranged as a visual representation of a virtual dash display for the HUD unit; (2) receive a gesture input at the GUI, wherein the gesture input corresponds to an instruction to reconfigure at least one of a layout, size, position, features, instruments, indicators, color schemes, or controls for display on at least one of an above a vehicle dash by the HUD unit, a reconfigurable dash display, a reconfigurable console display, or a reconfigurable user device display; and wherein the gesture input is at least one of hand gesture or touch gesture received through at least one of a gesture capture region or image capture disposed on at least one of a dash, console, dash display, or console display. 1. A system for a reconfigurable vehicle display , said system comprising:a Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) including a first display area;an input gesture area of the first display area;a HUD unit;a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, configure the system to:display, at a first time, a configuration area to a portion of the GUI, wherein the configuration area includes at least one of a vehicle dash information, readouts, instruments, indicators, or controls arranged as a visual representation of a virtual dash display for the HUD unit;receive a gesture input at the GUI, wherein the gesture input corresponds to an instruction to reconfigure at least one ...

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Номер записи: 39

17-03-2016 дата публикации

Mobile Alert System

Номер: US20160075296A1

Автор: Alderman David P., Alderman Lauren Thomas, Alderman Lukus Sampson

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An alert system has a processing and communication unit located in a vehicle with a processor executing software and a coupled data repository, sensor interfaces to the processor from sensors located in the vehicle, a communication module enabled to send communications to an Internet network, and a global positioning system (GPS) coupled to the processor, determining geographic location of the vehicle. The processor monitors data from the plurality of sensors, consults preprogrammed status information based on one or both of one or more sensor readings or combinations of sensor readings, and selects and sends according to the one or more sensor readings or combinations of sensor readings, by the communications module, a preprogrammed communication addressed to a particular Internet destination. 1. An alert system comprising:a processing and communication unit located in a vehicle and having a processor executing software from a non-transitory medium and a coupled data repository;a plurality of sensor interfaces to the processor interfacing to a plurality of sensors located at a variety of locations in the vehicle;a communication module coupled to the processor and enabled to at least send communications to an Internet network; anda global positioning system (GPS) coupled to the processor, determining geographic location of the vehicle;wherein the processor monitors data from the plurality of sensors, consults preprogrammed status information based on one or both of one or more sensor readings or combinations of sensor readings, and selects and sends according to the one or more sensor readings or combinations of sensor readings, by the communications module, a preprogrammed communication addressed to a particular Internet destination.2. The alert system of wherein the plurality of sensors comprise one or more capacitive sensors in the vehicle to sense presence of a human or other animal claim 1 , one or more temperature sensors claim 1 , and one or more sensors ...

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Номер записи: 40

15-03-2018 дата публикации

DEFORMATION DETECTION SENSOR AND PRODUCTION OF THE SAME

Номер: US20180073940A1

Автор: Fukuda Takeshi, Ohta Takahiro

Принадлежит: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.

The present invention provides a deformation detection sensor which combines a magnetic resin dispersing a magnetic filler in a resin with a magnetic sensor, of which stability of detection property is highly enhanced. 113-. (canceled)14. A deformation detection sensor which comprises:a cushion pad which comprises a magnetic resin, in which a magnetic filler is contained, and a polymer foam in which the magnetic resin is included, anda magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic change caused by a deformation of the cushion pad,wherein the magnetic resin has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of not more than −30° C.15. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 14 , wherein the magnetic resin has a storage modulus ratio E′(20° C./−20° C.) (i.e. a ratio of storage modulus at 20° C. (E′(20° C.))/storage modulus at −20° C. (E′(−20° C.)) of not less than 0.2.16. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 14 , wherein the magnetic resin and the polymer foam are made of polyurethane.17. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 15 , wherein the magnetic resin and the polymer foam are made of polyurethane.18. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 14 , wherein the magnetic resin and the polymer foam are adhered by self-adhesion.19. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 17 , wherein the polyurethane for forming the magnetic resin comprises a main chain type silicone-containing polyol.20. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 19 , wherein the main chain type silicone-containing polyol has a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 1 claim 19 ,000 to 5 claim 19 ,000 and is contained in an amount of 20 to 80% by weight based on the resin of the magnetic resin.21. The deformation detection sensor according to claim 14 , wherein the cushion pad is for a vehicle and the deformation to be detected occurs by a sitting of a person.22. A method for producing a deformation detection sensor claim 14 , comprising the ...

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Номер записи: 41

07-03-2019 дата публикации

SEAT LOAD DETECTION METHOD AND SEAT LOAD DETECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20190072426A1

Автор: FUWA Ryohei, NISHIZAWA Noriyuki, TOMATSU Yoshiaki

Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A seat load detection method includes a process in which a control unit records a transition of a load detection signal and a transition of a seat load, a process in which the control unit specifies a timing when a load sensor detects a collision of a vehicle based on a transition record of the load detection signal, and a process in which the control unit calculates a correction value of the seat load based on a difference value between a stable seat load provided after the control unit detects the collision of the vehicle and a stable seat load provided before the load sensor detects the collision of the vehicle. 1. A seat load detection method comprising:a process in which a load sensor provided at a seat of a vehicle outputs a load detection signal relative to a control unit;a process in which the control unit detects a seat load acting on the seat based on the load detection signal;a process in which the control unit records a transition of the load detection signal and a transition of the seat load;a process in which the load sensor detects a collision of the vehicle based on a variance of the load detection signal;a process in which the load sensor outputs a collision signal relative to the control unit by confirming a detection result that the collision of the vehicle occurs;a process in which the control unit detects the collision of the vehicle based on the collision signal;a process in which the control unit specifies a timing when the load sensor detects the collision of the vehicle based on the transition record of the load detection signal; anda process in which the control unit calculates a correction value of the seat load based on a difference value between a stable seat load provided after the control unit detects the collision of the vehicle and a stable seat load provided before the load sensor detects the collision of the vehicle.2. The seat load detection method according to claim 1 , wherein the process in which the control unit calculates the ...

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Номер записи: 42

18-03-2021 дата публикации

FLOOR-MOUNTED OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210078517A1

Автор: Adler Angelo J., Fischer Kurt F., Schroeder Alexandra E.

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A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having a floor and a cabin with a floor for the occupant includes an airbag. The airbag has a stored condition on the vehicle floor and is inflatable to a deployed condition aligned with the occupant in a forward-rearward direction of the vehicle. The airbag is configured to utilize the vehicle floor as a reaction surface for restraining the movement of the airbag in response to occupant penetration into the airbag. 1. A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having a floor and a cabin with a seat for the occupant , comprising:an airbag having a stored condition on the vehicle floor and being inflatable to a deployed condition aligned with the occupant in a forward-rearward direction of the vehicle, wherein the airbag is configured to utilize the vehicle floor as a reaction surface for restraining the movement of the airbag in response to occupant penetration into the airbag.2. The restraint system recited in claim 1 , wherein the airbag is positioned in an instrument panel of the vehicle.3. The restraint system recited in claim 2 , wherein the deployed condition is between the instrument panel and the seat.4. The restraint system recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least one tether having a first end connected to the airbag and a second end connected to the vehicle floor claim 1 , the at least one tether being configured to transmit the energy of an occupant penetrating the airbag to the vehicle floor.5. The restraint system recited in claim 1 , further comprising first and second tethers each having a first end connected to the airbag and a second end connected to the vehicle floor claim 1 , the first and second tethers being configured to transmit the energy of an occupant penetrating the airbag to the vehicle floor.6. The restraint system recited in claim 5 , further comprising first and second tether actuation units that connect the second ends of the tethers to ...

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Номер записи: 43

14-03-2019 дата публикации

BELT LOAD MODULATION FOR VEHICLE FRONT OBLIQUE IMPACTS

Номер: US20190077354A1

Автор: "OConnor Christopher Stephen", Belwafa Jamel E., Lee Jacob Wookeun, Owen Elizabeth G., Trudgeon Keith

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A system includes a sensor, a controller, and a seatbelt retractor. The controller is programmed to receive a signal from the sensor indicating detection of a vehicle front oblique impact. The seatbelt retractor includes a load limiting mechanism selectively releasable from a high load mode to a low load mode. The controller is programmed to release the load limiting mechanism from the high load mode to the low load mode at a predetermined time in response to a signal from the sensor indicating a vehicle front oblique impact. 1. A system comprising:a sensor;a controller programmed to receive a signal from the sensor indicating detection of a vehicle front oblique impact; anda seatbelt retractor including a load limiting mechanism selectively releasable from a high load mode to a low load mode;the controller is programmed to release the load limiting mechanism from the high load mode to the low load mode at a predetermined time in response to a signal from the sensor indicating a vehicle front oblique impact.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a webbing retractable from the seatbelt retractor claim 1 , the webbing engaged with the load limiting mechanism.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the seatbelt retractor exerts a force on the webbing that opposes webbing payout during a vehicle front oblique impact claim 2 , and wherein the load limiting mechanism prevents the force of the seatbelt retractor on the webbing from exceeding a high load limit.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein when the load limiting mechanism is released from the high load mode to the low load mode claim 3 , the load limiting mechanism prevents the force of the seatbelt retractor on the webbing from exceeding a low load limit claim 3 , the low load limit being less than the high load limit.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined time is based on the force of the seatbelt retractor reaching the high load limit.6. The system of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined time occurs ...

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Номер записи: 44

31-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE OCCUPANCY MONITOR

Номер: US20220097636A1

Автор: Beach Allison, Correnti Matthew Daniel, KELLY MICHAEL, Picardi Robert Nathan, Scanlon Andrew

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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage device, for monitoring a vehicle are disclosed. A vehicle monitoring system for monitoring a vehicle includes one or more processors and one or more computer storage media storing instructions that are operable, when executed by the one or more processors, to cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations include: receiving, from a vehicle occupancy monitor and by the vehicle monitoring system, vehicle occupancy data that indicates presence of a vehicle occupant; receiving, by the vehicle monitoring system and from a sensor, sensor data that indicates an attribute of the vehicle; analyzing, by the vehicle monitoring system, the vehicle occupancy data and the sensor data; and based on analyzing the vehicle occupancy data and the sensor data, performing a vehicle monitoring system action. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving one or more images of a vehicle;based on the one or more images of the vehicle, determining that a child is located in the vehicle;receiving sensor data indicating one or more conditions of the vehicle;determining, based on at least one of (i) the one or more images or (ii) the sensor data, that a dangerous condition exists inside the vehicle; andbased on determining that the child is located in the vehicle and that the dangerous condition exists inside the vehicle, performing one or more actions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the dangerous condition exists inside the vehicle comprises determining claim 1 , based on the one or more images claim 1 , that the child is unaccompanied in the vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the sensor data comprises temperature data indicating a temperature at the vehicle, anddetermining that the dangerous condition exists inside the vehicle comprises determining, based on the temperature data, that the dangerous condition exists at the vehicle.4. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 45

31-03-2022 дата публикации

AIRBAG MODULE FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH AN AIRBAG MODULE

Номер: US20220097643A1

Автор: Ugarte Alba Oscar

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The invention relates to an airbag module () for a vehicle occupant restraint system (), comprising an airbag (), an inflator (), a shaping tether () for influencing the airbag deployment geometry which is connected to the airbag () at one tether end, and comprising a port release tether () which is connected to a discharge port closure () of the airbag () at one tether end, wherein the port release tether () is connected to the discharge port closure () so that it releases a discharge port () of the airbag () from a predetermined tensile tether force, and wherein an activatable tether release device () coupled both to the shaping tether () and to the port release tether () is provided for actively releasing the tethers (). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of operating a vehicle occupant restraint system () comprising said airbag module (), wherein airbag deployment takes place in response to predetermined basic conditions, such as in response to the weight of a vehicle occupant () and/or of a driving mode for manual or automated and, resp., autonomous driving. 112. An airbag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system () , comprising{'b': ['14', '16'], '#text': 'an airbag () for restraining a vehicle occupant (),'}{'b': ['18', '14'], '#text': 'an inflator () for filling the airbag () with inflator gas,'}{'b': ['22', '14'], '#text': 'a shaping tether () for influencing the airbag deployment geometry which is connected to the airbag () at one tether end, and'}{'b': ['20', '26', '14'], '#text': 'a port release tether () which is connected to a discharge port closure () of the airbag () at one tether end,'}{'b': ['20', '26', '28', '14'], '#text': 'wherein the port release tether () is connected to the discharge port closure () so that it releases a discharge port () of the airbag () from a predetermined tensile tether force,'}{'b': ['24', '22', '20', '20', '22'], '#text': 'wherein an activatable tether release device () coupled both to the shaping ...

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Номер записи: 46

25-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20210086714A1

Автор: FEESE Jochen, Heinrich Till

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A method for operating an occupant protection device of a vehicle involves triggering an occupant protection mechanism, in the event of an imminent detected collision for the vehicle or of a detected collision of the vehicle. The triggering also depends upon detected image data of at least one interior camera of the vehicle and the triggering can be supressed based on the detected image data of the interior camera. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for operating an occupant protection device of a vehicle having at least one occupant protection means allocated to an occupant , which is positioned from its starting position into an active position upon meeting a trigger condition , the method comprising:detecting whether there is an imminent collision for the vehicle or whether there is an actual collision for the vehicle;detecting, by at least one interior camera located inside of the vehicle, image data of an interior of the vehicle or image data of vehicle surroundings obtained through a vehicle window;controlling, responsive to the detection of the imminent collision or of the actual collision, the at least one occupant protection means, wherein, based on the detected image data of the interior of the vehicle or of the vehicle surroundings, the controlling includes triggering the occupant protection means or, based on the detected image data of the interior of the vehicle, suppressing the triggering of the occupant protection means;predetermining, based on the detected image data, a trigger point in time for the triggering of the at least one occupant protection means; andmaking plausible, prior to the actual collision for the vehicle and using the detected image data, at least one radar-based or one Lidar-based signal, or one calculated surroundings or situation model.12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:determining, based on the detected image data, a change of the interior of the vehicle.13. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:detecting, using the ...

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Номер записи: 47

29-03-2018 дата публикации

PLUS-TWO BELT REMINDER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180086303A1

Автор: Farooq S.M. Iskander, Faruque Mohammed Omar, Jaradi Dean M., McCoy Robert William

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A plus-two belt system is provided. The plus-two belt system is a supplement to a traditional three-point belt system. The plus-two belt system has a longitudinal webbing anchored at a first end and coiled on a retractor at a second end. When an occupant is sensed and the vehicle engine is on, a reminder chime can sound when a magnetic strip in the webbing of the plus-two belt system is detected. The magnetic strip can be detected with a Hall effect sensor and the Hall effect sensor can be located adjacent the retractor. 1. A plus-two belt system comprising:a longitudinal webbing anchored at a first end to a seat and anchored at a second end to a retractor, the webbing partially coiled on the retractor;a sensor mounted adjacent to the webbing proximate the retractor;a magnetic strip embedded in the webbing adjacent the sensor when the webbing is in a retracted position; anda processor configured to set an alarm when the strip is detected.2. A plus-two belt system as in wherein the sensor is a Hall effect sensor.3. A plus-two belt system as in wherein the retractor is in a seat back frame.4. A plus-two belt system as in wherein the magnetic strip is 0.3 to 0.6 mm thick.5. A plus-two belt system as in wherein the magnetic strip is a magnetic wire mesh.6. A plus-two belt system as in wherein the magnetic strip is sewn into the webbing.7. A plus-two belt system as in wherein the Hall effect sensor is mounted external to a seat back frame.8. A seatbelt system as in wherein the Hall effect sensor is mounted adjacent a guide.9. A method of detecting whether a plus-two belt system is being used by an occupant comprising:providing a magnetic strip in a webbing of the plus-two belt system and a sensor proximate to a retractor;sensing the presence of the magnetic strip;actuating a chime where the magnetic strip is detected.10. A method as in further comprising setting a countdown when the magnetic strip is sensed and actuating the chime after the countdown has expired.11. A ...

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Номер записи: 48

19-06-2014 дата публикации

System and method for detecting heat emitting objects

Номер: US20140169404A1

Автор: Rui-qin ZHANG, Tik Hang LAM

Принадлежит: City University of Hong Kong CityU

There is provided a system for detecting presence or absence of a heat emitting object, comprising a platform for receiving the object, and the platform defining an area in which a temperature gradient with the object may exist, a thermoelectric device for generating an electrical voltage indicative of the presence or absence of temperature gradient and/or the magnitude of the temperature gradient, and an indicator for indication of the presence or absence of the object to be detected.

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Номер записи: 49

05-05-2022 дата публикации

AIRBAG EXTENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220134989A1

Автор: McCool Courtney

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Aspects of the disclosure relate to reducing the likelihood of injury to a passenger in a collision. In one example, a computing device may determine that an impact between a vehicle and an object external to the vehicle is imminent. The computing device may determine a protection range for a vehicle's airbag based on characteristics of the passenger, including the passenger's seating location within the vehicle. An airbag extension system may position an airbag package, including the vehicle's airbag, such that the vehicle's airbag is within the protection range of the passenger's seating location.

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Номер записи: 50

05-05-2022 дата публикации

STEERING DEVICE AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20220134990A1

Автор: ODATE Shotaro

Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An in-vehicle steering device, comprising a steering wheel, and an airbag mechanism that is built in the steering wheel and includes an airbag body deployable to a vehicle body rear side, wherein the steering device further comprises an in-vehicle component built in the steering wheel, and the in-vehicle component has a recessed groove portion for guiding the airbag body to be deployed when the airbag body is deployed in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.

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Номер записи: 51

19-06-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle-occupant protection system

Номер: US20140172237A1

Автор: Junichi Oorai, Mitsuhiro Tsujiguchi, Noriyoshi Baba, Shinya Motomura, Shoji Doi, Tetsuya Uchida

Принадлежит: Denso Corp, Fuji Jukogyo KK

A vehicle-occupant protection system in a vehicle has a first sensor and a second sensor on a lateral side closer to a seat of an occupant. The first sensor is either forward of or lateral to the seat of the occupant in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The second sensor is rearward of the first sensor. The system further includes a collision determination section, which concludes an occurrence of a collision when a signal of the first sensor exceeds a determination threshold value in a situation where a signal of the second sensor has not exceeded a determination threshold value. Upon concluding the occurrence of the collision, the collision determination section activates a movement restraint device to restrain the occupant from moving away from the seat.

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Номер записи: 52

07-04-2016 дата публикации

PASSENGER STATE ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS

Номер: US20160096499A1

Автор: NANAO Masashi

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A passenger state estimation system includes an in-vehicle apparatus including a crash determination unit to determine whether a crash has occurred to a vehicle, a recording execution unit configured to have an in-vehicle recording medium record data of the crash, and a transmitter unit to transmit the data; and a center including a receiver unit to receive the data transmitted from the transmitter unit of the vehicle, and a passenger estimation unit to estimate a state of the vehicle passenger(s), based on the received data. If the crash is a crash requiring airbag deployment, and another crash not requiring airbag deployment has occurred prior to the crash, the transmitter unit transmits the data of both crashes to the center. The passenger estimation unit estimates the state of the vehicle passenger(s), based on the data of both crashes. 1. A passenger state estimation system , comprising: a crash determination unit configured to determine whether a crash has occurred to a vehicle having the in-vehicle apparatus installed, by using an in-vehicle sensor,', 'a recording execution unit configured,, 'an in-vehicle apparatus configured to include'} 'a transmitter unit configured to transmit the data externally; and', 'if the crash determination unit determines that a crash has occurred to the vehicle, to have an in-vehicle recording medium record data of at least one of passenger information, vehicle operation information, and a degree of the crash, the data having been generated when the crash occurs, and'} a receiver unit configured to receive the data transmitted from the transmitter unit of the vehicle, and', 'a passenger estimation unit configured to estimate a state of a passenger of the vehicle, based on the data received by the receiver unit,, 'a center configured to include'}wherein if the crash determined to have occurred to the vehicle by the crash determination unit is a crash requiring airbag deployment, and crashes including a crash not requiring airbag ...

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Номер записи: 53

05-04-2018 дата публикации

OCCUPANT DETECTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180093630A1

Автор: Koike Toshihiro

Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A load detector is capable of detecting a load placed on a seat. A temperature detector is capable of detecting a temperature and located adjacent to the load detector. A correction controller corrects the load detected by the load detector in such a way as to deduct a time change amount of the load from the detected load when a time change amount of the temperature detected by the temperature detector is larger than a predetermined threshold value of the time change amount of the temperature and the time change amount of the load detected by the load detector is smaller than a predetermined threshold value of the time change amount of the load. A determination controller determines a sitting condition on the seat based on the corrected load. 1. An occupant detection system comprising:a load detector detecting a load of an object placed on a seat;a temperature detector disposed adjacent to the load detector and detecting a temperature;a correction controller configured to correct the load detected by the load detector when (i) and (ii) are met:(i) a time change amount of the temperature detected by the temperature detector is larger than a predetermined threshold value of the time change amount of the temperature, and(ii) the time change amount of the load detected by the load detector is smaller than a predetermined threshold value of the time change amount of the load, wherein the correction controller corrects the load detected by the load detector by subtracting the time change amount of the load from the load detected by the load detector; anda determination controller configured to determine a sitting condition of the object on the seat by using the load corrected by the correction controller.2. An occupant detection system comprising:a load detector detecting a load of an object placed on a seat;a temperature detector disposed adjacent to the load detector and detecting a temperature;a determination controller configured to determine a sitting condition of ...

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Номер записи: 54

12-05-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220144200A1

Автор: Hashimoto Ryuji, ISHIKAWA Tendo, NAGATSUNA Soichiro, NOKURA Kunihiro, SAKAI Tomokazu, TAOKA Takumi

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Provided is technology that enables preventive processing to be performed at a proper timing as appropriate by detecting early that there is a danger about an occupant. A vehicle occupant protection system includes: an imaging unit configured to take an image of an occupant who is in a vehicle , and an inside of a vehicle compartment , to acquire image information over time; and a control unit configured to, during operation of the vehicle , analyze actions of the occupant in time series on the basis of the image information, and when having determined that, among the actions of the occupant , a transfer preliminary action of the occupant leading to place transfer has alone or cumulatively reached a predetermined danger level, perform preventive processing. 1. A vehicle occupant protection system comprising:an imaging unit configured to take an image of an occupant who is in a vehicle, and an inside of a vehicle compartment, to acquire image information over time; anda control unit configured to, during operation of the vehicle, analyze actions of the occupant in time series on the basis of the image information, and when having determined that, among the actions of the occupant, a transfer preliminary action of the occupant leading to place transfer has alone or cumulatively reached a predetermined danger level, perform preventive processing.2. The vehicle occupant protection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe image information further includes information about an item of the occupant or information about a vehicle interior part provided in the vehicle compartment.3. The vehicle occupant protection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe image information includes information about movement of an eye direction of the occupant.4. The vehicle occupant protection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe image information includes information about an action of a lower body of the occupant.5. The vehicle occupant protection system according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 55

12-05-2022 дата публикации

AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220144205A1

Автор: McCoy Robert William, Shen Ming, Zhao Haiyan

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An assembly includes a vehicle floor defining a seating area. The assembly includes a post supported by the vehicle floor and movable along a vehicle-longitudinal axis adjacent the seating area. The assembly includes an airbag supported by the post above the vehicle floor. 1. An assembly , comprising:a vehicle floor defining a seating area;a post supported by the vehicle floor and translatable along a vehicle-longitudinal axis adjacent the seating area; andan airbag supported by the post above the vehicle floor.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the post is variable in length.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the post includes a first telescoping member and a second telescoping member.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly includes an actuator designed to change a length of the post.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is rotatable about a vertical axis.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the assembly includes an actuator designed to rotate the airbag about the vertical axis.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the actuator includes a motor.8. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a position sensor supported by the post.9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the position sensor and the airbag are at a distal end of the post.10. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the position sensor is rotatable about a vertical axis.11. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle floor includes a track elongated along the vehicle-longitudinal axis claim 1 , the post movable along the track.12. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator designed to move the post along the vehicle-longitudinal axis.13. The assembly of claim 12 , wherein the actuator includes a worm gear.14. The assembly of claim 13 , wherein the actuator includes a sled fixed to the post and operatively coupled to the worm gear.15. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a vehicle seat supported by the vehicle floor within the seating area.16. The assembly of claim ...

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Номер записи: 56

28-03-2019 дата публикации

Temperature Remediation in Unattended Vehicles

Номер: US20190092127A1

Автор: Nguyen Hien

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A temperature remediation and alarm system for assisting helpless occupants of a vehicle, comprising a portable wearable device to be worn by the helpless occupant, and a vehicle installed device for, inter alia, starting the vehicle's engine, climate control system and alarm system prior to an unsafe temperature being reached when the helpless occupant is left unattended. 2. The temperature remediation and alarm system of claim 1 , wherein said message signal is acoustic. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/562,033 filed Sep. 22, 2017 and entitled, Temperature Remediation In Unattended Vehicles.The subject invention relates generally to child and pet safety, and more particularly to systems and methods for preventing unsafe temperatures in unattended vehicles for the protection of helpless occupants confined therein.Each year a number of children and pets die because they are left in vehicles subject to reaching unsafe temperatures for a prolonged period of time. Temperature in a closed car rises rapidly. For example, a car sitting in the sun on a 75-degree day can heat up to 100 degrees within a half-hour. Infants and small children are particularly susceptible to dehydration in hot vehicles and may relatively quickly slip into a comatose state or even worse, suffer a deadly heat stroke. A child can heat up as much as five times faster than an adult. Heat stroke can occur when the body's internal temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Just as with people, heat stroke in pets can cause nausea, loss of consciousness, irreparable brain damage, and death. Pets, more so than humans, are susceptible to overheating when left unattended in vehicle. These tragic incidents typically occur when a driver leaves the car to run a quick errand, forgetting the child or pet is in the car. Once distracted, parents and other caretakers can completely forget that they've left their children unattended.Heretofore, a variety of systems ...

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Номер записи: 57

28-03-2019 дата публикации

SEAT-OCCUPANCY AND OCCUPANT-CLASS DETECTOR FOR MOTOR-VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20190092189A1

Автор: MOENKEMUELLER Ralf

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A seat-occupancy and occupant-class detector for a vehicle seat having a back part and a seat part has an insulated but conductive surface element mounted on the seat part of the vehicle seat roughly parallel to a seat cushion thereof. A signal generator feeds an electrical measuring signal to the surface element, and first and second receiving electrodes are provided in the backrest at different spacings from the surface element but vertically level with each other such that the measuring signal of the surface element induces different voltages in the receiving electrodes. Calculation and evaluation steps performed in an evaluation unit take as their basis a value that is a quotient of different measurements for the same physical size and is therefore dimensionless. The reason for this is the arrangement of the two receiving electrodes at a different spacing from the conductive surface element on the seat cushion side. 1. A seat-occupancy and occupant-class detector for a vehicle seat having a back part and a seat part , the detector comprising:an insulated but conductive surface element mounted on the seat part of the vehicle seat roughly parallel to a seat cushion thereof;signal-generating means for feeding an electrical measuring signal to the surface element; andfirst and second receiving electrodes in the backrest at different spacings from the surface element but vertically level with each other such that the measuring signal of the surface element induces different voltages in the receiving electrodes.2. The detector defined in claim 1 , further comprising:evaluating means connected to the first and second electrodes for forming a quotient from the voltages induced therein, whereby the quotient indicates whether or not the seat is occupied.3. The detector defined in claim 2 , further comprising:a third electrode vertically offset in the seat back from the first and second electrodes and at a different spacing from the surface element than the first and ...

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Номер записи: 58

26-03-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE AIRBAG

Номер: US20200094766A1

Автор: Castillo Jaime Luis Enrique, Malapati Srinivas Reddy, MORALES CABRERA GUSTAVO, TELLEZ VALDES JORGE CARLOS

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An assembly includes a track and a base movable along the track. The assembly includes an airbag supported by the base. The assembly includes a pyrotechnic device designed to move the base along the track. 1. An assembly , comprising:a track;a base movable along the track;an airbag supported by the base; anda pyrotechnic device designed to move the base along the track.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a stop supported by the track.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the stop is movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position.4. The assembly of claim 3 , further comprising an actuator designed to move the stop to the disengaged position.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is rotatable relative to the base.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pyrotechnic device is designed to move the base along the track in a first direction claim 1 , and further comprising a second pyrotechnic device designed to move the base along the track in a second direction opposite the first direction.7. A vehicle claim 1 , comprising:an instrument panel;a track supported by the instrument panel;a base movable along the track;an airbag supported by the base; anda pyrotechnic device designed to move the base along the track.8. The vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising a seat claim 7 , the base movable along the track toward the seat.9. The vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising a seat claim 7 , the base movable along the track away from the seat.10. The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the track is elongated along a vehicle-longitudinal axis.11. The vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions to actuate the pyrotechnic device based on an occupant size.12. The vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions to actuate the pyrotechnic device based on an occupant position.13. The vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising a stop supported by the track and movable from an engaged ...

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Номер записи: 59

26-03-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20200094818A1

Автор: Li Wenbo, LI Xinguo

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A vehicle control system, a vehicle and a vehicle control method are provided, and the vehicle control system includes: an acquiring device configured to acquire body state information of a driver; a processor, which includes an input terminal connected with the acquiring device, and is configured to judge whether the body state information is body abnormality information, and to output an execution signal if the body state information is the body abnormality information; and an execution device, which includes an input terminal connected with an output terminal of the processor, and is configured to receive the execution signal, and to execute a corresponding security action according to the execution signal. 1. A vehicle control system , comprising:an acquiring device configured to acquire body state information of a driver of a vehicle;a processor, wherein an input terminal of the processor is connected with the acquiring device, and the processor is configured to judge whether the body state information is body abnormality information, and to output an execution signal in a case where the body state information is the body abnormality information; andan execution device, wherein an input terminal of the execution device is connected with an output terminal of the processor to receive the execution signal and to execute a corresponding security action according to the execution signal.2. The vehicle control system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a vehicle detector configured to detect vehicle state information of the vehicle;wherein the input terminal of the processor is further connected with the vehicle detector, and the processor is further configured to judge whether the vehicle state information is vehicle abnormality information, and to output the execution signal in a case where the vehicle state information is the vehicle abnormality information.3. The vehicle control system according to claim 1 , whereinthe acquiring device comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 60

21-04-2016 дата публикации

PASSENGER IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20160107596A1

Автор: PARK Byung Hyuk

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Disclosed is a passenger identification device including: a weight sensor assembled to a seat of a vehicle, sensing a weight of a passenger and including a stud unit that protrudes upward; a base bracket positioned on the top of the weight sensor and mediating mounting of the weight sensor; an upper damper and a lower damper contacting the top and the bottom of the base bracket, respectively to absorb an error moment; and an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve positioned on the top of the upper damper and the bottom of the lower damper, respectively and used to fix the position of the damper and protect the damper. 1. A passenger identification device , comprising:a weight sensor sensing a weight of a passenger who takes on a seat and including a stud unit that protrudes upward;a base bracket positioned on the top of the weight sensor and mediating mounting of the weight sensor;an upper damper and a lower damper contacting the top and the bottom of the base bracket, respectively to absorb an error moment; andan upper sleeve and a lower sleeve positioned on the top of the upper damper and the bottom of the lower damper, respectively and used to fix the position of the damper and protect the damper.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:a through-hole is formed in the base bracket, an upper damper via-hole and a lower damper via-hole are formed in the upper damper and the lower damper, and an upper sleeve via-hole and a lower sleeve via-hole are formed in the upper sleeve and the lower sleeve,the stud unit penetrates the through-hole and the via-holes and a thread is formed in the stud unit penetrating the upper sleeve to be coupled by a nut, andthe via-holes are formed depending on a cross-sectional shape of the stud unit.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein:an upper protrusion and a lower protrusion formed along the inner peripheral surfaces of the upper damper via-hole and the lower damper via-hole are formed in the upper damper and the lower damper, andthe upper protrusion ...

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Номер записи: 61

20-04-2017 дата публикации

SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR

Номер: US20170106826A1

Автор: KEISER Christophe, QI Wade

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A sensor arrangement, as e.g. a seat occupancy sensor, comprises at least two terminals for connecting said sensor assembly to a control unit, and a first switching group of at least two switching units, said at least two switching units of said first switching group being connected together in such a way as to implement a first logical AND gate. According to the invention the sensor arrangement further comprises at least one second group of at least two switching units, wherein said at least two switching units of said second switching group are connected together in such a way as to implement a second logical AND gate and wherein said first switching group and said at least one second switching group are connected together in such a way as to implement a logical OR gate. 1. A sensor arrangement comprising:at least two terminals for connecting said sensor assembly to a control unit,a first switching group of at least n switching units, wherein n≧3 and wherein said at least n switching units of said first switching group being connected together in such a way as to implement a first logical AND gate, andat least one second switching group of at least m switching units, wherein m≧3 and wherein said at least m switching units of said second switching group are connected together in such a way as to implement a second logical AND gate,wherein said first switching group and said at least one second switching group are connected together in such a way as to implement a logical OR gate, and wherein said sensor arrangement comprises at least one interconnection line, said interconnection line connecting a node arranged between two of said n switching units of said first switching group with at least one node arranged between two of said m switching units of said second switching group.2. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein said at least n switching units of said first switching group are connected in series.3. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 62

26-04-2018 дата публикации

GAP BASED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

Номер: US20180111575A1

Автор: Ghannam Mahmoud Yousef, Lee Darren, Llusho Lirjon, Scott Roy Joseph

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A computer determines a gap distance behind a front seat. In response to detecting an impact of the vehicle, the computer selectively controls deployment of an airbag based at least in part on a gap distance behind the front seat. The computer may determine the gap distance based on seat position data, image data, weight data, triangulation data, and proximity data. The computer may be incorporated into an airbag deployment control system for deploying the airbag behind the front seat. 1. A computer comprising programming for:determining a gap distance behind a front seat of a vehicle; andselectively controlling deployment of an airbag behind the front seat based at least in part on the gap distance, and in response to detecting an impact of the vehicle.2. The computer of claim 1 , further comprising programming for:receiving seat position data indicating a position of at least one of the front seat or a rear seat; anddetermining the gap distance based at least on the seat position data.3. The computer of claim 2 , wherein the seat position data is based at least on a front seat track position and a front seat recliner angle.4. The computer of claim 2 , wherein the seat position data is based at least on a rear seat recliner angle.5. The computer of claim 1 , further comprising programming for:determining a size of an occupant in a rear seat; andselectively controlling deployment of the airbag based at least in part on the size of the occupant.6. The computer of claim 5 , wherein the size of the occupant in the rear seat is determined based at least on data received from a weight sensor.7. The computer of claim 1 , wherein the gap distance is determined based at least on seat memory data.8. The computer of claim 1 , wherein the gap distance is determined based at least on data received from an imaging device.9. A vehicle system comprising:a front seat;an airbag; and determining a gap distance behind the front seat of the vehicle; and', 'selectively controlling ...

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Номер записи: 63

26-04-2018 дата публикации

LOAD LIMITER CONFIGURATION USING MULTIDIMENSIONAL MODEL

Номер: US20180111576A1

Автор: Cooper John, Gopal Madan, LUZ Bruno A., ZHANG Honglu

Принадлежит: Tesla, Inc.

A vehicle seat restraint system includes a control system and a second-row restraint system. The control system receives a first-row seat value and a second-row seat value from seat sensors. The control system generates relative position data for a first-row seat and a second-row seat based upon the first-row seat value and the second-row seat value. The control system selects a load limiter setting value using a multidimensional load limiter model based upon body impact values as a function of load limiter setting values and the relative position data, a selected load limiter setting value outside a value avoidance zone for the body impact values. The second-row restraint system is configured by the control system with the selected load limiter setting value. The control system may also determine an occupant weight value and select the load limiter setting value using the occupant weight value. 1. A vehicle seat restraint system comprising: receive a first-row seat value from a first seat sensor;', 'receive a second-row seat value from a second seat sensor;', 'generate relative position data for a first-row seat and a second-row seat based upon the first-row seat value and the second-row seat value; and', 'select a load limiter setting value using a multidimensional load limiter model based upon body impact values as a function of load limiter setting values and the relative position data, a selected load limiter setting value outside a value avoidance zone for the body impact values; and, 'a control system configured toa second-row restraint system configured by the control system with the selected load limiter setting value.2. The vehicle seat restraint system of claim 1 , wherein the multidimensional load limiter model is further based on restraint interaction values as a function of the relative position data.3. The vehicle seat restraint system of claim 1 , wherein the selected load limiter setting value includes a force value and the second-row restraint ...

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Номер записи: 64

27-04-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MOTOR VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170115952A1

Автор: Gregory Jonathan

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A method is disclosed of controlling a motor vehicle entertainment system based upon the occupancy of the motor vehicle. The occupancy of the motor vehicle is judged based upon inputs received from a number of seat sensors. The motor vehicle entertainment system includes a number of customised playlists based upon vehicle occupant identity. The motor vehicle entertainment system automatically selects a suitable playlist from the number of customised playlists based upon inferred identities of the occupants of the motor vehicle. 1. A method of controlling a motor vehicle entertainment system comprising:establishing an identity of one or more occupants of the vehicle; andautomatically selecting an audio output based upon the identity of the vehicle occupants.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting an audio output based upon the identity of the vehicle occupants comprises providing for one of the identified occupants of the vehicle a customized playlist specific to that occupant.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting an audio output based upon the identity of the vehicle occupants comprises automatically selecting for one of the identified occupants of the motor vehicle a preferred radio station based upon previous use of the radio by the identified occupant and producing an audio output from the automatically selected radio station.4. The method of wherein claim 1 , the method further comprises saving claim 1 , using at least one memory device claim 1 , for an identified occupant of the vehicle a customized playlist for the identified occupant.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein establishing the identity of one or more occupants of the vehicle comprises using at least one of a seat fore-aft position sensor and a seat mass sensor to establish characteristics of an occupant of a seat and saving claim 1 , via at least one memory device claim 1 , the characteristics of the occupant of the seat as an occupant identity reference.6. The method of further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 65

13-05-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle safety system with smart state detection sensors

Номер: US20210142593A1

Автор: Keith Miciuda, Marco Bracalente

Принадлежит: ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

A state detection sensor includes a housing and a position sensing component mounted in the housing. The position sensing component is being configured to provide position data in response to detecting the presence or position of vehicle structure relative to the sensor. The state detection sensor also includes an analog input component mounted in the housing. The analog input component is configured to provide external analog sensor data in response to an analog signal received from an external analog sensor to which the analog input component can be operatively connected. The state detection sensor further includes a component configured to communicate the position data and the external analog sensor data via a serial bus.

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Номер записи: 66

07-05-2015 дата публикации

SEAT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150127225A1

Автор: HONDA Isao, Takahashi Yusuke, TOMATSU Yoshiaki, TOMIZAWA Tomomi

Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A seat apparatus for a vehicle includes a load detection device placed at a front and a rear of one of a right-left pair of the attachment members so as to be spaced apart from each other, the load detection device measuring a load applied to a seat to distinguish an existence of a passenger and a type of a passenger, a detection influence determination device determining an existence of an influence on a passenger determination performance of the load detection device in a case where a collision load value detected by the load detection device in the case of a collision of the vehicle corresponds to a detected value between a preset first collision load value and a preset second collision load value, and a collision influence alert device outputting an alert in a case where the detection influence determination device determines that the passenger determination performance is influenced. 1. A seat apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a seat;a right-left pair of attachment members configured to be provided on a floor of the vehicle;a fixing member provided at the seat to fix the seat to the attachment members;a load detection device interposed between the fixing member and the attachment members, the load detection device placed at a front and a rear of one of the right-left pair of the attachment members so as to be spaced apart from each other, the load detection device measuring a load applied to the seat to distinguish an existence of a passenger and a type of a passenger;a detection influence determination device determining an existence of an influence on a passenger determination performance of the load detection device in a case where a collision load value detected by the load detection device in the case of a collision of the vehicle corresponds to a detected value between a preset first collision load value and a preset second collision load value; anda collision influence alert device outputting an alert in a case where the detection influence ...

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Номер записи: 67

25-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATOR HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

Номер: US20190118849A1

Автор: Cazzoli James

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System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving deployment of an airbag by controlling a steering wheel in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying at least a hand position for one or more hands of the operator on the steering wheel using orientation data acquired from at least one sensor of the vehicle. The method includes determining, as a function of at least the hand position, a mitigation action associated with deploying the airbag. The method includes, in response to detecting that deployment of the airbag is imminent, controlling the steering wheel according to the mitigation action. 1. A deployment system for improving deployment of an airbag by controlling a steering wheel in a vehicle , comprising:one or more processors;a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing:a monitoring module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to identify at least a hand position for one or more hands of an operator on the steering wheel using orientation data acquired from at least one sensor of the vehicle; anda steering module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to determine, as a function of at least the hand position, a mitigation action associated with deploying the airbag, andwherein the steering module further includes instructions to, in response to detecting that deployment of the airbag is imminent, control the steering wheel according to the mitigation action.2. The deployment system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring module further includes instructions to acquire claim 1 , using the at least one sensor that is within a passenger compartment of the vehicle claim 1 , the orientation data that indicates observations of at least the hand position claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is a camera that tracks the operator claim 1 ,wherein the monitoring module ...

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Номер записи: 68

14-05-2015 дата публикации

CARRIER SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150129343A1

Автор: CHEN Jiun-Shiung, TENG Chih-Wei

Принадлежит: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A carrier system includes at least one seat and a radio wave detection device. The radio wave detection device is configured to emit a detection wave towards at least one seat of the carrier. A reflected wave reflected in response to the detection wave is received by the radio wave detection device. A position of an occupied seat and a type of an occupant on the occupied seat are determined in response to the received reflected wave. A safety mechanism is activated in response to the position of the occupied seat and the type of the occupants. 1. A method implemented by a carrier system , the method comprising:emitting a detection wave by a radio wave detection device and receiving a reflected wave reflected in response to the detection wave;determining the received reflected wave whether includes a characteristic frequency; andactivating a safety mechanism in response to the position of the occupied seat and a type of an occupant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic frequency includes physiological information relevant to heart beating or breathing.3. The method of further comprising:obtaining a detection distance by calculating a time of flight (TOF) between the detection wave and the reflected wave; anddetermining a type of the occupant by comparing the detection distance with a pre-determined distance;wherein the pre-determined distance includes a distance between the radio wave detection device and the occupied seat.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radio wave detection device includes at least one radio wave transceiver which is respectively arranged in response to the at least one seat.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one radio wave transceiver moves in a rotational manner to detect the at least one seat.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one radio wave transceiver is disposed in response to different reception beam angles.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the at least one radio wave transceiver moves in a ...

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Номер записи: 69

05-05-2016 дата публикации

Control of device features based on vehicle state

Номер: US20160127887A1

Автор: Christopher P. Ricci

Принадлежит: AutoConnect Holdings LLC

Methods and systems for a controlling device features based on vehicle state and device location are provided. Specifically, the device may be any type of electrical device capable of transmitting and/or receiving a signal (such as a phone, tablet, computer, music player, and/or other entertainment device). In some instances, the device may be associated with one or more vehicles. Although the device may be configured to run one or more applications, the functionality of the one or more applications may be controlled by a system associated with the vehicle. In some cases, this control may depend on the device application type, device location (either inside or outside of a vehicle), law, operator state, and/or vehicle state.

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Номер записи: 70

25-08-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT WITH LOAD SENSOR AND PAN FRAME INCLUDING INCLINED EDGE

Номер: US20220268619A1

Автор: ENDO Shigeru, Ishima Shinya, Sato Kenji, Takayasu Wataru

Принадлежит: TS TECH CO., LTD.

A passenger's weight measurement device for a vehicle seat includes an upper rail provided on a lower rail that is fixable to a vehicle floor, the upper rail being movable in at least one of rear and front directions; a load sensor fixed onto the upper rail; and a frame provided on the load sensor and below the vehicle seat. In plan view, the load sensor protrudes from the frame in at least one of left and right directions. 1. A passenger's weight measurement device for a vehicle seat , comprising:an upper rail provided on a lower rail that is fixable to a vehicle floor, the upper rail being movable in at least one of rear and front directions;a load sensor fixed onto the upper rail; anda frame provided on the load sensor and below the vehicle seat,wherein in plan view, the load sensor protrudes from the frame in at least one of left and right directions.2. The passenger's weight measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein flanges that extend in at least one of the rear and front directions are formed along edges of the frame.3. The passenger's weight measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame has a wider portion at the load sensor claim 1 , the wider portion being wider than other portions of the frame.4. The passenger's weight measurement device according to claim 3 , wherein the load sensor is fixed to the frame by a nut at the wider portion of the frame.5. The passenger's weight measurement device according to claim 3 , wherein in plan view claim 3 , the load sensor protrudes from the wider portion of the frame in at least one of the rear and front directions.6. The passenger's weight measurement device according to claim 3 , wherein a flange is formed along an edge of the wider portion of the frame.7. The passenger's weight measurement device according to claim 1 , a sensing portion that senses a load;', 'a flange portion that extends in at least one of the rear and front directions from a lower end of the sensing portion; and', 'a rod ...

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Номер записи: 71

27-05-2021 дата публикации

ADJUSTING INTERIOR CONFIGURATION OF A VEHICLE BASED ON VEHICLE CONTENTS

Номер: US20210155185A1

Автор: Christensen Scott T., Fields Brian M., Prevatt Stephen R., Roberson Steve

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Systems and methods are provided for improving safety of one or more vehicle occupants. An example method for improving safety of one or more vehicle occupants includes accessing interior vehicle configuration data that is generated by, or derived from data generated by an interior data collection component, the data representing an interior space of a vehicle; determining, by processing the interior vehicle configuration data, location and orientation of one or more vehicle occupants; selecting a plurality of vehicle safety components to be active based on the location and orientation of the one or more vehicle occupants, and setting the plurality of vehicle safety components to an active state in which the plurality of vehicle safety components are deployed, when an emergency condition is detected. 1. A method for improving safety of one or more vehicle occupants , the method comprising:accessing interior vehicle configuration data that is generated by, or derived from data generated by an interior data collection component, the data representing an interior space of a vehicle;determining, by processing the interior vehicle configuration data, location and orientation of one or more vehicle occupants;selecting a plurality of vehicle safety components to be active based on the location and orientation of the one or more vehicle occupants, andsetting the plurality of vehicle safety components to an active state in which the plurality of vehicle safety components are deployed, when an emergency condition is detected.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising activating one or more actuator components to deploy the plurality of vehicle safety components.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more actuator components is configured to deploy a respective one of the plurality of vehicle safety components by at least moving the respective vehicle safety component forward claim 2 , backward claim 2 , upward claim 2 , downward claim 2 , outward claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 72

27-05-2021 дата публикации

REARWARD-FACING SEAT WITH SAFETY REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20210155195A1

Автор: BJORKLUND Magnus, Nilsson Richard, Sandborg Erik

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A rearward-facing seat with safety reinforcement includes a base; a back; and an adaptive damping device behind an upper portion of the back of the seat. The adaptive damping device can be an inflatable airbag, crushable material or spring. The damping device can adapt to one or more of crash severity, crash conditions, occupant position or occupant size. 1. A rearward-facing seat for a vehicle , the rearward-facing seat comprising:a base;a back; andan adaptive damping device behind an upper portion of the back of the seat, wherein the adaptive damping device adapts based on one or more of crash severity or occupant size.2. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive damping device comprises an inflatable airbag.3. The rearward-facing seat of claim 2 , wherein the inflatable airbag comprises ventilation holes.4. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive damping device is connected to an upper portion of the back of the seat behind the seat.5. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive damping device is located within the seat.6. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive damping device is connected to a vehicle structure.7. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , and further comprising a head rest connected to the back.8. The rearward-facing seat of claim 7 , wherein the adaptive damping device extends at least partially behind the head rest.9. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive damping device further adapts based on one or more of crash conditions or occupant position.10. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the back comprises one or more reinforcing components.11. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive damping device comprises an adaptive gas generator to regulate the mass flow to the damping device.12. The rearward-facing seat of claim 1 , and further comprising one or more sensors to provide one or more signals to adapt the damping device based on ...

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Номер записи: 73

16-04-2020 дата публикации

Method for generating background image for user monitoring in vehicle and apparatus therefor

Номер: US20200117929A1

Автор: Junho Moon

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method includes receiving the latest position information from at least one position-changeable apparatus of a plurality of apparatuses of the vehicle; acquiring a first image for the interior of the vehicle; generating a background image based on the latest position information and the first image; acquiring a second image for the interior of the vehicle in a state in which the user rides in the vehicle; and segmenting an image for the user riding in the vehicle based on a differential image between the background image and the second image. The background image may be generated by reflecting a position for an apparatus changed by the user. One or more of an autonomous vehicle, a user terminal and a server of the present invention may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, a drone robot, augmented reality device, a virtual reality device, and a device related to 5G services.

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Номер записи: 74

11-05-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, VEHICLE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING VEHICLE CRASH DATA

Номер: US20170129435A1

Автор: VITET Stephane

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A vehicle communication system for a vehicle is described with at least one crash sensor configured to recognize a crash of the vehicle. A passenger recognition system recognizes the number and/or location of passengers in the vehicle. A controller is connected to the at least one crash sensor, the passenger recognition system and a transmitter and configured to generate crash information using crash sensor readout. The controller is further configured to generate a data set including the crash information and number and/or location of passengers in the vehicle from the passenger recognition system. A transmitter is configured to send the data set. 115-. (canceled)16. A vehicle communication system for a vehicle comprising:at least one crash sensor configured to recognize a crash of the vehicle and generate a crash sensor readout;passenger recognition system configured to recognize passenger data including at least one of a number or a location of passengers in the vehicle;a transmitter configured to send a data set from the vehicle; anda controller in communication with the at least one crash sensor, the passenger recognition system and the transmitter, wherein at least one of the controller or the at least one crash sensor being configured to generate crash information using the crash sensor readout and the controller is configured to generate the data set including the crash information and passenger date.17. The vehicle communication system according to claim 16 , wherein the passenger recognition system comprises at least one of a seat occupancy sensor or a belt buckle sensor.18. The vehicle communication system according to claim 17 , wherein the seat occupancy sensor comprises a pressure sensor.19. The vehicle communication system according to claim 16 , wherein the vehicle communication system comprises a position recognition system claim 16 , wherein the controller is connected to the position recognition system and configured to append crash location ...

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Номер записи: 75

11-05-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PASSENGER AIRBAG SWITCH

Номер: US20170129436A1

Автор: Chen Yong-Syuan, Hsiao Jen-Chieh

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Techniques described herein include a system and method for switching an airbag on or off based on determining that an object situated in a vehicle seat meets one or more conditions. In some embodiments, the vehicle seat may be fitted with a weight sensor configured to detect an object situated in the vehicle seat. The system may include a camera device configured to capture image information associated with the object situated in the vehicle seat. The image information may be processed to determine if the object is a person meeting one or more threshold conditions for activating the airbag. Upon processing the image information, the airbag may be provided with instructions to either activate or deactivate. 1. An airbag deployment apparatus , comprising:an airbag deployment device configured to deploy an airbag in a collision event;a sensor device configured to detect an object situated in a vehicle seat;an optical sensor having an emitting portion positioned in front of the vehicle seat at a vertical height less than a maximum vertical height of the vehicle seat, the emitting portion of the optical sensor facing the vehicle seat and the optical sensor being configured to detect height information related to the object situated in the vehicle seat, wherein the emitting portion of the optical sensor emits a light beam over the vehicle seat at a height that corresponds to a height threshold, and wherein the light beam is parallel with a base of the vehicle seat; anda processor device configured to activate the airbag deployment device upon determining, from the optical sensor, that the object situated in the vehicle seat obstructs the light beam emitted over the vehicle seat.2. The airbag deployment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor device is a pressure sensor.37.-. (canceled)8. A method of activating and deactivating an airbag deployment device claim 1 , comprising:detecting an object situated in a vehicle seat;activating an optical sensor having an emitting ...

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Номер записи: 76

11-05-2017 дата публикации

Automatic passenger airbag switch

Номер: US20170129437A1

Автор: Jen-Chieh Hsiao, Yong-Syuan Chen

Принадлежит: Thunder Power Hong Kong Ltd

Techniques described herein include a system and method for switching an airbag on or off based on determining that an object situated in a vehicle seat meets one or more conditions. In some embodiments, the vehicle seat may be fitted with a weight sensor configured to detect an object situated in the vehicle seat. The system may include a camera device configured to capture image information associated with the object situated in the vehicle seat. The image information may be processed to determine if the object is a person meeting one or more threshold conditions for activating the airbag. Upon processing the image information, the airbag may be provided with instructions to either activate or deactivate.

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Номер записи: 77

11-05-2017 дата публикации

AIRBAG SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170129442A1

Автор: Choi Jun Yeol

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An airbag system for a vehicle is provided that prevents a passenger seated in each seat from being struck and injured by a roof airbag when the roof airbag is deployed in the event of vehicle collision. In addition, the airbag system for a vehicle secures safety by effectively protecting the passenger using the roof airbag. 1. An airbag system for a vehicle , comprising:a surrounding vehicle detection unit configured to sense a surrounding vehicle and detect driving information regarding the surrounding vehicle;a passenger detection unit configured to detect whether a passenger or baggage is present in each of front and rear seats;an impact detection unit configured to detect an impact applied to a vehicle;a seat adjustment unit configured to detect and adjust positions of the front and rear seats;a center airbag mounted to a roof between the front and rear seats; anda controller configured to operate the seat adjustment unit to dispose each of the front and rear seats at a predetermined set position when the controller predicts that the vehicle collides based on a signal detected by the surrounding vehicle detection unit and determines that the passenger or baggage is present in the rear seat using the passenger detection unit, and configured to transmit a signal to the center airbag to deploy the center airbag when the controller determines that the impact is applied to the vehicle using the impact detection unit.2. The airbag system according to claim 1 , wherein the set position pre-stored in the controller is an initial seat design position at which the center airbag does not interfere with the front seat when the center airbag is deployed.3. The airbag system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to detect the position of the front seat using the seat adjustment unit when the vehicle is predicted to collide and the passenger or baggage is located in the rear seat claim 1 , and operate the seat adjustment unit to move the front seat to ...

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Номер записи: 78

21-05-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT SUSPENSION MAT

Номер: US20150137568A1

Автор: BOYER Philippe

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A suspension mat () for a vehicle seat comprises one or more suspension springs () for supporting a cushion (), a support plate () attached to the one or more suspension springs, a mobile plate () coupled with the support plate, a flat spring () arranged between the support plate and the mobile plate and a switch element. The mobile plate is arranged movable between a first and a second position relative to the support plate. The flat spring biases the mobile plate toward the first position. The switch element is located between the support plate and the flat spring, in such a way that when the mobile plate moves against a bias of the flat spring toward the second position, the flat spring presses and actuates the switch element. The flat spring may e.g. comprise a washer spring, a plate spring, a dome-shaped flat spring and/or a cantilever flat spring. 1. A vehicle seat suspension mat , comprising:one or more suspension springs for supporting a cushion;a support plate attached to at least one of said one or more suspension springs;a mobile plate coupled with said support plate, said mobile plate being movable between a first position and a second position with respect to said support plate;a flat spring arranged between said support plate and said mobile plate so as to bias said mobile plate toward said first position; anda switch element located between said support plate and said flat spring, in such a way that when said mobile plate moves against a bias of said flat spring toward said second position, said flat spring presses and actuates said switch element.2. A vehicle seat suspension mat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said mobile plate is coupled to said support plate by a prismatic joint.3. A vehicle seat suspension mat as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said mobile plate is coupled to said support plate by a hinge joint.4. A vehicle seat suspension mat as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said hinge joint comprises a film hinge joint.5. A vehicle seat suspension ...

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Номер записи: 79

01-09-2022 дата публикации

MOUNTED OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220274505A1

Автор: FURUYA Hiroyuki, MATSUI Yoshinori, MATSUMOTO Takashi, Moriura Yuta, Ukitsu Hironobu, Uragami Susumu

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A mounted object detection device includes: a load sensor in which a plurality of sensor parts each configured to detect a load are disposed in a matrix shape; and a controller configured to detect a situation of a mounted object on the load sensor on the basis of an output from the load sensor. The controller: detects a load distribution on a detection region of the load sensor on the basis of an output from the load sensor; discerns which of a person or animal and a thing the mounted object is, on the basis of the load distribution; and when having discerned that the mounted object is a thing, discerns whether or not a person or an animal is mounted on the thing, on the basis of temporal change in the load distribution. 1. A mounted object detection device comprising:a load sensor in which a plurality of sensor parts each configured to detect a load are disposed in a matrix shape; anda controller configured to detect a situation of a mounted object on the load sensor on the basis of an output from the load sensor, wherein detects a load distribution on a detection region of the load sensor on the basis of an output from the load sensor,', 'discerns which of a person or animal and a thing the mounted object is, on the basis of the load distribution, and', 'when having discerned that the mounted object is a thing, discerns whether or not a person or an animal is mounted on the thing, on the basis of temporal change in the load distribution., 'the controller'}2. The mounted object detection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe load sensor is incorporated in a predetermined target object, to be used, andthe controller detects the load distribution using, as a reference, a detection value of each sensor part after the load sensor has been incorporated in the target object.3. The mounted object detection device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen temporal change in the load distribution is not greater than 10 Hz, the controller determines that a person or an animal ...

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Номер записи: 80

23-04-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-FRONTAL AIRBAG FOR VEHICLE AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200122665A1

Автор: Shin Hyo Shub, YOO Joo Seon

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A multi-frontal airbag for a vehicle and an airbag deployment system using the same are provided. The system includes a sensing unit that collects the state information of a seat. A first airbag module is disposed within the vehicle and includes a first cushion that is deployed toward the front of a passenger and a first inflator that supplies gas to the first cushion. A second airbag module is disposed within a roof above the passenger and includes a second cushion that is deployed downwards and a second inflator that supplies gas to the second cushion. A controller receives the state information of the seat from the sensing unit, and adjusts the operations or operation timings of the first airbag module and the second airbag module. 1. A multi-frontal airbag for a vehicle , comprising:a first airbag module disposed within the vehicle and including a first cushion deployed toward the front of a passenger and a first inflator configured to supply gas to the first cushion; anda second airbag module disposed within a roof above the passenger and including a second cushion deployed downwards and a second inflator configured to supply gas to the second cushion.2. The multi-frontal airbag for the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the second cushion is deployed toward a front windshield glass at the roof side above the passenger claim 1 , and is a shape that is inflated toward the front of the passenger in a fully deployed state.3. The multi-frontal airbag for the vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising:a third airbag module including a third cushion disposed on the upper portion of the second cushion in the roof above the passenger and a third inflator configured to supply gas to the third cushion.4. The multi-frontal airbag for the vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the third cushion is supported by the front windshield glass in a deployed state claim 3 , the second cushion is supported by the third cushion of the front thereof in the deployed state ...

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Номер записи: 81

23-04-2020 дата публикации

OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20200122678A1

Автор: FUKURONO Kenichi, KITTE Hajime, SATO Yuji, TANAKA Motoyuki

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An occupant protection device includes: an airbag which is deployed and inflated rearward from an accommodation part so that the airbag receives the occupant when inflation gas flows in, the airbag having an inflation completion shape of a loop shape including an upper and lower portions which branch up and down from an inflow opening side and a rear portion which is a mutual connecting part between rear ends of the upper portion and the lower portion as a confluence part on a tip end side. The airbag includes: a bag main body including the upper portion, the lower portion, and the rear portion; and a connecting member having flexibility which is disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion and connects the upper portion and the lower portion so as to regulate a separation distance between the upper portion and the lower portion when inflation is completed. 1. An occupant protection device comprising:an airbag which is folded and accommodated on a front side of a seated occupant in a vehicle and which is deployed and inflated rearward from an accommodation part so that the airbag receives the occupant when inflation gas flows in, the airbag having an inflow opening through which the inflation gas flows in, being disposed so that a peripheral edge of the inflow opening is fixed to the accommodation part, and having an inflation completion shape of a loop shape including an upper portion and a lower portion which branch up and down from the inflow opening side and a rear portion which is a mutual connecting part between rear ends of the upper portion and the lower portion as a confluence part on a tip end side, wherein: a bag main body including the upper portion, the lower portion, and the rear portion; and', 'a connecting member having flexibility which is disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion and connects the upper portion and the lower portion so as to regulate a separation distance between the upper portion and the lower portion ...

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Номер записи: 82

19-05-2016 дата публикации

Airbag deployment method

Номер: US20160137153A1

Автор: Gun Woo Kim

Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd

An airbag deployment method for a vehicle including a dual-stage inflator, the method including sensing a vehicle collision; sensing whether a passenger seated in a seat of the vehicle is a child or an adult; and deploying an airbag using the inflator depending on the sensed type of passenger. The inflator includes a low-pressure first chamber and a high-pressure second chamber. If the sensed passenger is a child, the low-pressure first chamber is initially activated. If the sensed passenger is an adult, the high-pressure second chamber is initially activated.

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Номер записи: 83

11-05-2017 дата публикации

Law breaking/behavior sensor

Номер: US20170132917A1

Автор: Christopher P. Ricci

Принадлежит: AutoConnect Holdings LLC

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

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Номер записи: 84

19-05-2016 дата публикации

Communications based on vehicle diagnostics and indications

Номер: US20160140776A1

Автор: Christopher P. Ricci

Принадлежит: AutoConnect Holdings LLC

Methods and systems for communicating vehicle conditions based on vehicle component diagnostics and indications are provided. Specifically, various components of a vehicle may provide diagnostic information that can be collected and interpreted by a diagnostics module. The diagnostics module may determine to present the diagnostic information to a third party and/or vehicle occupant according to predetermined settings. Such diagnostic information may be presented in a conversational manner. Moreover, diagnostic information may be automatically evaluated in determining to provide course of action advice and other communications via the diagnostic module.

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Номер записи: 85

28-05-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle seat suspension mat

Номер: US20150143927A1

Автор: Guenter Goedert, Werner Bieck

Принадлежит: IEE International Electronics and Engineering SA

A vehicle seat suspension mat ( 12 ) comprises suspension springs ( 14 ) for supporting a seat cushion ( 16 ) and a pressure sensor module ( 18 ) arranged on the springs for being applied against a bottom surface of the seat cushion. The pressure sensor module produces an electrical signal responsive to pressure acting on it. The pressure sensor module comprises a base plate ( 20 ) and a film-type pressure sensor ( 22 ) arranged on the base plate. The pressure sensor includes a pressure-sensitive cell ( 36 ). The base plate comprises a frame ( 26 ) and an actuator ( 28 ) that is linked to the frame in such a way that it is capable of movement relative to the frame. The actuator is arranged against the pressure-sensitive cell of the film-type pressure sensor and comprises a fixation element ( 48 ) fixing the base plate to the springs. The fixation element provides a spacing between the base plate and the springs.

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Номер записи: 86

18-05-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC CONNECTION OF EMERGENCY CALL AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20170136973A1

Автор: LEE YunJae

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A vehicle is capable of providing an immediate notification that an emergency has occurred by transmitting a trigger signal to an emergency call unit even when only a few of a plurality of airbag deployment conditions are satisfied. The vehicle is further capable of improving reliability of the emergency call by performing an additional check to confirm via voice recognition whether an emergency has actually occurred when a few of the plurality of airbag deployment conditions are satisfied. 1. A vehicle comprising:a detection unit configured to detect a collision of the vehicle;an emergency call module configured to transmit an emergency call when a trigger signal is input;an airbag module comprising at least one airbag, and configured to supply gas to the at least one airbag when the trigger signal is input;an airbag controller configured to determine a plurality of airbag deployment conditions based on an output of the detection unit and transmit the trigger signal to the airbag module when all of the plurality of airbag deployment conditions are satisfied; andan emergency call controller configured to determine the plurality of airbag deployment conditions based on the output of the detection unit and transmit the trigger signal to the emergency call unit when at least one of the plurality of airbag deployment conditions is satisfied.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a voice recognition module configured to recognize a user's voice.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the emergency call controller activates the voice recognition module when the at least one of the plurality of airbag deployment conditions is satisfied.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the emergency call controller transmits the trigger signal to the emergency call unit when a preset rescue request signal is included in a voice recognized by the voice recognition module.5. The vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the emergency call controller ...

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Номер записи: 87

09-05-2019 дата публикации

LARGE VOLUME DUAL AIRBAG SYSTEM

Номер: US20190135220A1

Автор: Barthelemy Bruno M., Rupp Jeffrey D.

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A large volume between a vehicle occupant and a vehicle structure positioned in front of the vehicle occupant can be filled by two airbags, the first arranged to deploy between the vehicle occupant and the vehicle structure and the second arranged to deploy between the first airbag and the vehicle structure. One or both of the airbags can be configured to deploy in a non-linear path that reduces the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant (particularly if the vehicle occupant is out of position) by the deployment itself. 1. An airbag system for a vehicle , comprising:a first airbag configured to deploy along a non-linear path into a first volume in front of a vehicle seat; anda second airbag configured to deploy into a second volume in front of the first volume, the second volume positioned between, and adjacent to each of, the first volume and a vehicle interior surface,wherein the vehicle interior surface is positioned in front of the second volume.2. The airbag system of claim 1 , wherein the first airbag is configured to deploy from in front of the second volume claim 1 , and further wherein the non-linear path comprises an upward portion claim 1 , a rearward portion claim 1 , and a downward portion.3. The airbag system of claim 1 , wherein the second airbag is configured to deploy into the second volume after the first airbag has deployed into the first volume.4. The airbag system of claim 1 , wherein the second airbag is configured to deploy along a second non-linear path.5. The airbag system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first airbag and the second airbag is configured to deploy in a lateral direction.6. The airbag system of claim 5 , wherein the first airbag is configured to deploy from a first position on an instrument panel claim 5 , the second airbag is configured to deploy from a second position on the instrument panel claim 5 , and the second position is closer to the vehicle seat than the first position.76. The airbag system of claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 88

30-04-2020 дата публикации

Occupancy Sensor for Wheeled Mobility Device Restraint

Номер: US20200130625A1

Автор: CARDONA Edgardo, JACKSON Damian

Принадлежит: Valeda Company, LLC

An occupancy sensor is provided for detecting the occupancy status of a wheeled mobility device securement system. The occupancy sensor may additionally confirm adequate “tightness” of the wheeled mobility device securement system and/or provide an indication of the magnitude of “tightness.” In one embodiment, the occupancy sensor comprises a spring-loaded follower that breaks the straight-line path of a wheeled mobility device tie down as it travels between two touch points. The follower is displaceable from an extended position to a compressed position in response to the magnitude of tension applied to the tie down. Proximity sensors are used to detect the displacement distance of the follower, thereby providing an indication of occupancy, adequate securement, and/or the magnitude of tension. 1. A device for detecting the occupancy status of a wheeled mobility device securement system , the device comprising:a restraint extending from a first touch point to a second touch point;a restraint follower in contact with the restraint at a location between the first touch point and the second touch point;the restraint follower breaking a straight-line path of the restraint as the restraint extends from the first touch point to the second touch point; and,at least one sensor for detecting a position of the restraint follower and outputting a signal indicative of the position of the restraint follower.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the restraint follower is moveable between an extended position and a compressed position;the restraint being further from the straight-line path when the restraint follower is located in the extended position, as compared to the compressed position; and,the restraint follower being biased toward the extended position, whereby a tension applied to the restraint will displace the restraint follower toward the compressed position.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the restraint follower being moveable between a first position and a second ...

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Номер записи: 89

30-04-2020 дата публикации

Airbag arrangement

Номер: US20200130634A1

Автор: Johan Rosenberg, Sebastian RUTGERSSON

Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp

An airbag arrangement ( 3 ) for a vehicle ( 1 ). The airbag arrangement comprises an inflatable airbag ( 5 ) and an external extension control member ( 7 ) being operatively associated with said airbag. The airbag is adapted to be inflated in a longitudinal direction (x) of the vehicle to a position between an interior portion ( 13 ) of the vehicle in front of a seated vehicle occupant ( 17 ) and an upper body region ( 19 ) of the seated vehicle occupant. The external extension control member has a selectable operative length (l o ). The external extension control member controls deployment of the airbag by means of the selectable operative length. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising the airbag arrangement and a method for deploying an airbag of the airbag arrangement.

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Номер записи: 90

10-06-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20210170980A1

Автор: An Seungho

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A vehicle and a method of controlling the same include detecting a rotation angle of a seat. The vehicle and the method include controlling activation of a first type of roof airbag module provided in a central portion of a headlining and located at a side of the seat when the detected rotation angle of the seat is greater than a first reference angle and less than or equal to a second reference angle. The vehicle and the method include controlling activation of the first type of roof airbag module and a second type of roof airbag module provided in the central portion of the headlining and provided at a rear of the seat when the detected rotation angle of the seat is greater than the second reference angle and less than or equal to a third reference angle. The vehicle and the method include determining whether a collision with an obstacle has occurred during traveling. The vehicle and the method include deploying and expanding the activated airbag module when determining that the collision with the obstacle has occurred. 1. A vehicle comprising:a seat;a first type of roof airbag module provided in a headlining and adjacent to a side of the seat;a second type of roof airbag module provided in the headlining and adjacent to a rear of the seat;an angle detector configured to detect a rotation angle of the seat; anda controller configured to control activation of the first type of roof airbag module when the detected rotation angle of the seat is greater than a first reference angle and less than or equal to a second reference angle and control activations of the first type of roof airbag module and the second type of roof airbag module when the detected rotation angle of the seat is greater than the second reference angle and less than or equal to a third reference angle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a rail member provided in the headlining and mounted for the second type of roof airbag module to be moveable.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 91

25-05-2017 дата публикации

FRONT PASSENGER KNEE BOLSTER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL

Номер: US20170144621A1

Автор: Cuddihy Mark A., Rao Manoharprasad K.

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A system comprises a controller for a vehicle. The controller comprises a processor and a memory. The memory stores instruction executable by the processor. The controller is programmed to receive first data values from a first sensor which detects infrared light. The infrared sensor is disposed in a line of sight to a vehicle front passenger foot well. The controller is further programmed to activate a front passenger knee bolster upon determining, based at least in part on the first data values, that an object is present in the front passenger foot well and is in motion. The controller is yet further programmed to deactivate the knee bolster upon determining, based at least in part on the first data values, that there is no motion in the front passenger foot well. 1. A system comprising a controller for a vehicle , the controller comprising a processor and a memory , the memory storing instructions executable by the processor such that the controller is programmed to:receive first data values from a first sensor to detect infrared light, the first sensor disposed in a line of sight to a front passenger foot well;activate a front passenger knee bolster and a front passenger airbag upon determining, based at least in part on the first data values, that an object is present in the front passenger foot well and in motion; anddeactivate the knee bolster upon determining, based at least in part on the first data values, that there is no motion in the front passenger foot well.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further programmed to:receive second data values from a second sensor to detect seat loads, the second sensor disposed in a front passenger seat associated with the front passenger foot well;compare the second data values from the second sensor to a predetermined weight value; anddeactivate the knee bolster upon determining that the second data values from the second sensor are less than the predetermined weight value.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 92

24-05-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle seat with load sensor

Номер: US20180143044A1

Автор: Kenji Sato, Shigeru Endo

Принадлежит: TS Tech Co Ltd

A vehicle seat includes a load sensor for measuring a load applied from an occupant and a seat cushion frame, wherein the seat cushion frame comprises right and left side frames extending in a front-and-rear direction, the load sensor is attached to the seat cushion frame, and a concave portion is formed in at least one of the right and left side frames at a position opposite to the load sensor.

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Номер записи: 93

16-05-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle on-boarding recognition method and electronic device implementing same

Номер: US20190143917A1

Автор: Gongbo Moon, Jeong-Min Park, Seoyoung JIN, Seung-Yoon Lee, Seungbeom RYU, Taeho Kim, Wonhee Lee

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Various embodiments provide an electronic device and a method therefor, the electronic device comprising: at least one memory; a communication interface; one or more sensors; a location module; and at least one processor functionally connected to the at least one memory, the communication interface, the one or more sensors, and the location module, wherein the at least one processor is configured to acquire sensing data from at least one sensor among the one or more sensors, estimate a vehicle on-boarding state on the basis of the sensing data, and recognize, on the basis of the estimated vehicle on-boarding state, a vehicle on-boarding state by using the communication interface or the location module. Other embodiments are also possible.

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Номер записи: 94

07-05-2020 дата публикации

POWER FOLD SEAT WITH INTUITIVE CONTROLS

Номер: US20200139850A1

Автор: Buttolo Pietro, Dellock Paul Kenneth, Halonen Aaron, Kolich Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Salter Stuart C.

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly is provided herein. The seating assembly includes a seat-base. A seatback is pivotally coupled to the seat-base and includes a trim cover. The trim cover includes a front-portion, an upper-portion, and a rear-portion. A motorized system is coupled to the seatback and operable to pivot the seatback relative to the seat-base. A switch extends along the upper-portion and the rear-portion of the trim cover and is configured to activate the motorized system. 1. A vehicle seating assembly , comprising:a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat-base and having a trim cover, wherein the trim cover includes a front-portion, an upper-portion, and a rear-portion;a motorized system coupled to the seatback and operable to pivot the seatback relative to the seat-base; anda switch extending along the upper-portion and the rear-portion of the trim cover and configured to activate the motorized system.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper-portion of the trim cover is between the front-portion and the rear-portion.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 2 , further comprising:a headrest coupled to the upper-portion of the trim cover.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the switch is generally flush with the upper-portion of the trim cover adjacent to the switch and the rear-portion of the trim cover adjacent to the switch.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the switch is a proximity switch configured to be engaged via touch events by a user.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 5 , wherein the proximity switch is a capacitive switch configured to detect obstacles in a pivoting path of the seatback.7. A vehicle seating assembly claim 5 , comprising:a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat-base and having a trim cover that comprises an upper-portion and a rear-portion; anda motorized system coupled to the seatback and operable to pivot the seatback relative to the seat-base upon activation, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 95

31-05-2018 дата публикации

PASSENGER DETECTION DEVICE AND PASSENGER DETECTION PROGRAM

Номер: US20180147955A1

Автор: Fujii Hiroyuki, OSUGA Shin

Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A passenger detection device includes: an input unit that receives a captured image of an interior space of a vehicle imaged by an imaging device and a load measured by a load sensor provided on a seat provided in the interior space of the vehicle; a determination unit that determines that a passenger is seated on the seat, in a case where the load is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value; a detection unit that obtains a face determination degree indicating a certainty of a face of the passenger in the captured image from the captured image; and a threshold value changing unit that changes the threshold value according to the face determination degree. 1. A passenger detection device comprising:an input unit that receives a captured image of an interior space of a vehicle imaged by an imaging device and a load measured by a load sensor provided on a seat provided in the interior space of the vehicle;a determination unit that determines that a passenger is seated on the seat, in a case where the load is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value;a detection unit that obtains a face determination degree indicating a certainty of a face of the passenger in the captured image from the captured image; anda threshold value changing unit that changes the threshold value according to the face determination degree.2. The passenger detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the threshold value changing unit changes the threshold value to a smaller value as the face determination degree is high.3. The passenger detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein, in a case where a difference between the face determination degree and a predetermined reference is within a predetermined range, the threshold value changing unit does not change the threshold value.4. The passenger detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein, in a case where the detected load is equal to or more than the threshold value, and a difference between a time at which the ...

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Номер записи: 96

31-05-2018 дата публикации

Occupant protection device for a vehicle, and corresponding vehicle

Номер: US20180148010A1

Автор: Johannes Ludwig Foltin

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

An occupant protection device for a vehicle, including an airbag system which, for protecting an occupant, includes at least one first airbag whose expansion movement in the vehicle longitudinal direction extends toward the occupant and in the vehicle vertical direction extends from bottom to top, and a second airbag whose expansion movement in the vehicle longitudinal direction extends toward the occupant and in the vehicle vertical direction extends from top to bottom, at least one sensor system that detects collision-relevant and/or occupant-relevant information, and an evaluation and control unit that evaluates the collision-relevant and/or occupant-relevant information and controls the airbag system as a function of the evaluation.

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Номер записи: 97

01-06-2017 дата публикации

TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS OF ON-BOARD VEHICLE OCCUPANT ACCURATE WEIGHING BY A SIMPLIFIED WEIGHING APPARATUS BASED ON WEIGHING MODERATOR AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN ON-BOARD OCCUPANT WEIGHING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170151892A1

Автор: Kriger Yefim G.

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An on-board vehicle occupant weighing technology includes a simplified vehicle occupant weighing apparatus based on the discovered horwest effect and weighing moderator. The simplified weighing apparatus utilizes a weighing unit connected to the car seat of the vehicle occupant and a further weighing moderator, which provides convenient weighing of the foot part of the occupant's body by the same weighing unit that is connected to the car seat. The technology employs several methods of the weight measurements provided by different moderator approaches. The technology, methods, and simplified weighing apparatus are employed in on-board vehicle overweight and obesity preventing system wherein a weight trend analyzer provides predicting possibility of the occupant's overweight or obesity in a short predetermined period of time and automatically warning a vehicle occupant and a health care provider of the condition. The technology may also provide an accurate and convenient occupant's weight measurement in the vehicle safety devices such as seat belt and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS system) to improve the Occupant Classification System to prevent possible extra force applied to the occupant's body in case of collision. 1. A method of weighing a person sitting in a seat of a vehicle , comprising:applying a force in a horizontal direction of a predetermined value with respect to a vertical surface of another object that is a predetermined distance away from a weighing unit operatively coupled to the seat of the vehicle, wherein the application of the horizontal force does not change a weight measurement of the object recorded by the weighing unit when the object is applying the force to the vertical surface.2. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the horwest effect is defined by a rule that states that an object located in a closed system and on the weighing unit providing and applying a force in a horizontal direction of a predetermined value with respect to a ...

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Номер записи: 98

15-09-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING THE MASS OF OBJECTS IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220292705A1

Автор: Friedman Yaniv, Nisenholz Noam, Trugman Guy

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There are provided methods and systems for estimating the mass of one or more occupants in a vehicle cabin comprising obtaining multiple images of the one or more occupants, comprising a sequence of 2D (two dimensional) images and 3D (three dimensional) images of the vehicle cabin captured by an image sensor, applying a pose detection algorithm on each of the obtained sequences of 2D images to yield one or more skeleton representations of said one or more occupants and combining the one or more 3D images of said sequence of 3D images with said one or more skeleton representations of said one or more occupants to yield skeleton models and analyze the skeleton models to extract one or more features of each of the one or more occupants and further process the one or more extracted features of the skeleton models to estimate the mass of the one or more occupants. 139-. (canceled)40. A method for estimating mass of one or more occupants in a vehicle cabin , said method comprising: obtain multiple images of said one or more occupants, wherein the multiple images comprising a sequence of two-dimensional (2D) images and three-dimensional (3D) images of said vehicle cabin captured by an image sensor;', 'apply a pose detection algorithm on each of the obtained sequences of the 2D images to yield one or more skeleton representations of said one or more occupants;', 'combine one or more of the 3D images of the sequence of the 3D images with the one or more skeleton representations of said one or more occupants to yield at least one skeleton model for each one of said one or more occupants wherein the skeleton model comprises information relating to the distance of one or more key-points of the skeleton model from a viewpoint;', 'analyze the one or more skeleton models to extract one or more features of each of said one or more occupants; and', 'process the one or more extracted features of the skeleton models to estimate said mass of each said one or more occupants., 'providing ...

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Номер записи: 99

07-05-2020 дата публикации

In-vehicle passenger detection apparatus and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20200143182A1

Автор: Seung Jong Noh

Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd

Disclosed herein are an in-vehicle passenger detection apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The in-vehicle passenger detection apparatus includes an IR camera configured to photograph seats in a vehicle from the top, a driving state detection unit configured to detect a driving state of the vehicle, a warning unit configured to warn of neglect of a passenger, and a control unit configured to receive a captured image within the vehicle from the IR camera, when the vehicle is determined to be parked or stopped in the driving state input from the driving state detection unit, to segment the captured image into regions of interest, to detect passengers in all seats by extracting characteristics of the passengers through a dedicated neural network for each region of interest, and then to output an alarm through the warning unit according to whether there is a neglected passenger.

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Номер записи: 100