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

  • US 6,070,115 A
  • Filed: 11/12/1998
  • Issued: 05/30/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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