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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2005
Tom Q. Tang, Novi, MI (US);
Riad Ghabra, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Tom Q. Tang, Novi, MI (US);
Riad Ghabra, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
An automotive restraint monitoring assembly is provided comprised of a seatbelt assembly including a buckle element and clip element affixed to an automotive seat assembly. A wireless transponder element and transponder antenna are positioned within the buckle element and transmit a seat-based unique identification signal only when the clip element is positioned within the buckle element. A base station mounted within a vehicle includes at least one base station antenna in wireless communication with the wireless transponder. A vehicle belt alert system is in communication with the base station.