Elesys North America, Inc.

Nidec Elesys Americas Corporation

Phillip Rittmueller

Shiuh-An Shieh

J Frederick Kirksey

Flexible circuit material is used for positioning one or more antennas for occupant detection within a seat. The antenna and associated signal traces to an occupant detection circuit may be more easily manufactured using a flexible material while minimizing discomfort to occupants. The flexible circuit material may be folded over a spacer in order to position occupant detection sensors or antennas at different locations or depths relative to a seating surface. An occupant detection system on a printed circuit board may be connected with the flexible circuit to provide ease of manufacture and limit costs.

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St. Charles, IL, United States of America

Phillip Rittmueller