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Method and system for determining weight and position of a vehicle seat occupant

  • US 20020120379A1
  • Filed: 03/16/2001
  • Published: 08/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1994
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining factors to be used for controlling the reaction of a safety restraint system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • sampling output signals of a plurality of spaced weight sensors disposed between a seat surface and a seat mounting surface and spaced such that forces applied to a seating surface and a seat back are measured, said output signals indicative of the applied weight to each sensor;

    determining a total applied weight to a vehicle seat from the output signals of the weight sensors; and

    calculating a center of gravity of the seat occupant for use as an information factor.

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