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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2001
Wolfgang Drobny, Heilbronn, DE;
Rüdiger Giesel, Stuttgart, DE;
Rene Wolf, Schwieberdingen, DE;
Hermann Maier, Markgroeningen, DE;
Reiner Marchthaler, Gingen, DE;
Ralf Henne, Sachsenheim, DE;
Thomas Lich, Schwaikheim, DE;
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
A method for occupant classification in a vehicle is used to extract a plurality of features from a seat profile and to assign a weight estimate to each of these features. The occupant weight and a measure of quality are determined from the different weight estimates. The measure of quality determines whether the occupant weight continues to be used as the occupant classification. The weight estimation for the feature in question is carried out via a stored function. The occupant classification can be used for a restraint system. The ischial tuberosity distance and/or the seat profile size can be used as the features.