Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Patricia A Mccown

Scott David Thomas

Orhan Demirovic

Carl N Schaub

Chad M O'Brien

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.

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Patricia A Mccown