Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Carl N Schaub

Orhan Demirovic

Scott David Thomas

Jaywan Kim

Chad M O'Brien

Bongkyu Park

Thomas P Deming

Patricia A Mccown

Hong Tang

An occupant classification system comprises a capacitive sensor configured to measure capacitance. The capacitive sensor is at least partially arranged between a seat frame and at least one of a seat cover and a seat cushion of a seat. A sensor is configured to measure at least one of weight and pressure on the seat. The sensor is at least partially arranged between a vehicle structure and a component of the seat. A controller is configured to generate an occupant classification based on the measured capacitance and the at least one of the measured weight and the measured pressure on the seat.

Occupant classification system with pressure or weight and capacitance sensing

A method and apparatus for providing a seatbelt reminder are provided. The method includes determining whether a seat is occupied, in response to determining that the seat is occupied, determining whether a seatbelt corresponding to the seat is buckled, in response to determining that the seatbelt corresponding to the seat is unbuckled, determining whether a latch anchor corresponding to the seat is engaged, and in response to determining that the latch anchor corresponding to the seat is unengaged, outputting a seatbelt reminder notification.

Method and apparatus for providing seatbelt notifications

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Rochester, MI, United States of America

Carl N Schaub