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Apparatus and method for controlling an occupant restraint system

  • US 5,531,472 A
  • Filed: 05/01/1995
  • Issued: 07/02/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for controlling an occupant restraint system in a vehicle having a seat, said apparatus comprising:

  • memory means for storing a block of image data which is representative of a viewing field within said vehicle and in which said field includes said seat when unoccupied;

    image sensor means mounted in said vehicle for viewing said field including said seat with an occupant on said seat for providing a new block of image data;

    control means including comparing means for comparing said new block of image data with said stored block of image data and providing a control signal having a value based on said comparison; and

    restraint regulating means responsive to said control signal for controlling said occupant restraint system based on said control signal.

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