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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2010
Dorel M. Sala, Troy, MI (US);
Jenne-tai Wang, Rochester, MI (US);
Mark O. Neal, Rochester, MI (US);
Steven C. Tengler, Grosse Pointe Park, MI (US);
Steven Swanson, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Dorel M. Sala, Troy, MI (US);
Jenne-Tai Wang, Rochester, MI (US);
Mark O. Neal, Rochester, MI (US);
Steven C. Tengler, Grosse Pointe Park, MI (US);
Steven Swanson, Commerce Township, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
General Motors LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and system for recognizing and verifying the identity of a driver and front seat passenger of a vehicle. A vehicle owner uploads profile data for several individuals who may be a driver or passenger to a database in the vehicle. When a driver or passenger enters the vehicle, the system uses the profile data—which can include height, weight, and gender information about the individual—along with vehicle data such as seat position, to identify the driver or passenger from the database. The profile data for the known individual is then used to adjust the position of the seat and other components in the cockpit. The profile data is also used by various safety and convenience systems onboard the vehicle.