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Utilizing Gross Vehicle Weight to Determine Passenger Numbers

  • US 20090192756A1
  • Filed: 01/28/2008
  • Published: 07/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of determining passenger headcounts in vehicles, the method comprising:

  • measuring a total weight of passengers on a vehicle;

    estimating an average weight for each of the passengers, wherein the average weight is estimated according to a current season, a time of day, a day of week, a location of the vehicle and an average weight of carry on baggage; and

    dividing the total weight of the passengers by the average weight of the passengers to determine, in real time, a total number of passengers on the vehicle.

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