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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2019
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Carl N. Schaub, Rochester, MI (US);
Scott D. Thomas, Novi, MI (US);
Orhan Demirovic, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Chad M. O'Brien, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Patricia A. Mccown, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
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.