CHILD SEAT MONITORING SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A vehicle system for communicating with a child seat, the system comprising:
- a receiver for receiving at least one seat sensor signal from a child seat controller;
a controller communicating with the receiver for analyzing the at least one seat sensor signal and comparing the seat sensor signal to pre-existing guidelines to determine a status message; and
a user interface communicating with the controller for displaying the status message.
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Abstract
A vehicle system for communicating with a child seat is provided with a receiver configured for receiving a seat sensor signal from a child seat controller. A controller is configured for communicating with the receiver for analyzing the seat sensor signal and comparing the seat sensor signal to pre-existing guidelines to determine a status message. A user interface is configured for communicating with the controller for displaying the status message. The child seat is provided with a plurality of seat sensors for measuring different adjustable features of the seat including; a harness sensor for measuring a tension within a harness; a buckle switch for measuring a connection of a buckle; and a level sensor for measuring an inclination of a seat sub-assembly. The seat controller is provided for receiving measurement signals from the seat sensors and transmitting the seat sensor signal.
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20 Claims
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1. A vehicle system for communicating with a child seat, the system comprising:
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a receiver for receiving at least one seat sensor signal from a child seat controller; a controller communicating with the receiver for analyzing the at least one seat sensor signal and comparing the seat sensor signal to pre-existing guidelines to determine a status message; and a user interface communicating with the controller for displaying the status message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A vehicle system for monitoring the status of a child seat and communicating the status to a user, the vehicle system comprising:
a controller configured to; receive a seat identification signal indicative of the identification of a child seat, a harness signal indicative of a measurement of a tension within a harness of the child seat, a level signal indicative of a measurement of an angular inclination of the child seat, and a buckle signal indicative of a measurement of a buckle connection of the child seat; and control a user interface to display a seat status message that is generated based on a comparison of the seat identification signal, the harness signal, the level signal and the buckle signal to predetermined data.
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20. A child seat system for use in an automobile, the child seat system comprising;
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a base for resting upon an underlying surface; a seat sub-assembly for supporting a child;
wherein the seat sub-assembly is pivotally connected to the base;a harness for securing a child to the seat sub-assembly; a harness sensor for measuring a tension within the harness; at least one buckle for connecting multiple portions of the harness together; a buckle switch for measuring a connection of the buckle; a level sensor for measuring an inclination of the seat sub-assembly; and a seat controller configured for receiving measurement signals from the harness sensor, the buckle switch and the level sensor;
wherein the seat controller transmits an information signal indicative of the measurement signals.
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