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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2014
Applicant:
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Kirkland, WA (US);
Inventors:
Jeffrey A. Jouper, Newcastle, WA (US);
Mark Peabody, Redmond, WA (US);
Assignee:
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Kirkland, WA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01C 23/00 (2006.01); B64D 45/00 (2006.01); B64D 11/00 (2006.01); B64D 11/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B64D 45/00 (2013.01); B64D 11/0015 (2013.01); B64D 11/06 (2013.01);
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring the occupancy of seating. Sensors provide measurements to a control circuit that determines an occupancy state for each seat. Information regarding the occupancy of the seats can be presented on a display. In some instances, additional inputs can be used to adjust the occupancy determinations to account for environmental factors. Also, the occupancy states of the seats can be cross-checked with a passenger manifest to facilitate the boarding of a vehicle containing the seating.