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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2004
Phillip Rittmueller, St. Charles, IL (US);
Shiuh-an Shieh, Alpharetta, GA (US);
J. Frederick Kirksey, Conyers, GA (US);
Phillip Rittmueller, St. Charles, IL (US);
Shiuh-An Shieh, Alpharetta, GA (US);
J. Frederick Kirksey, Conyers, GA (US);
Elesys North America Inc., Suwanee, GA (US);
Abstract
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.