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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2003
Applicants:
Francis N. Smith, Clarkston, MI (US);
Joshua Forwerck, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Bradford Gauker, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Inventors:
Francis N. Smith, Clarkston, MI (US);
Joshua Forwerck, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Bradford Gauker, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Assignee:
Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R021/32 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An occupant classification system for recognizing the type of occupant of a motor vehicle seat especially for use in controlling an inflatable restraint system. The classification system utilizes a number of on-off electrical switches arranged in a pattern on a seat cushion mat. Signals from the switches may be processed in a variety of manners to characterize the occupant.