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PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM

  • US 20070082747A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2006
  • Published: 04/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a passenger restraint system for a vehicle having a seatbelt, comprising:

  • limiting movement of the seatbelt utilizing a retractor having a first locking element and a second locking element, the first locking element of the retractor being individually controllable, and the second locking element of the retractor being collectively controllable in relation to other retractors of the vehicle;

    monitoring at least one sensor to determine if there is a change in state of the seatbelt with respect to a receiver that latches the seatbelt; and

    generating a fault condition and automatically inhibiting movement of the vehicle into the ride if a change in state does not occur prior to the vehicle being dispatched.

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