Seatbelt drive interlock system
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1. A seatbelt drive interlock system for adjusting airbag deployment power based on occupant presence and seatbelt usage by communication with an in-vehicle stand-alone computer system comprising:
- a passenger/occupant detection system;
a communications medium coupling the passenger/occupant detection system to the stand-alone computer system for adjusting airbag deployment power.
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Abstract
A seatbelt drive interlock system for adjusting airbag deployment power based on occupant presence and seatbelt usage enables communication between a plug-and-play stand-alone computer and numerous vehicular electrical systems. Airbag power deployment mode is determined by seatbelt compliance. In addition, seatbelt compliance determines whether the vehicle may enter a drive (forward) position.
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1. A seatbelt drive interlock system for adjusting airbag deployment power based on occupant presence and seatbelt usage by communication with an in-vehicle stand-alone computer system comprising:
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a passenger/occupant detection system;
a communications medium coupling the passenger/occupant detection system to the stand-alone computer system for adjusting airbag deployment power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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Current AssigneeFCA US LLC (Stellantis NV)
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Original AssigneeDaimler Chrysler Corporation (Mercedes-Benz Group AG)
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InventorsBuckley, Stephen J
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Primary Examiner(s)Camby, Richard M.
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Application NumberUS09/483,208Time in Patent Office599 DaysField of Search701/45, 701/1, 701/36, 280/735, 180/272, 180/273US Class Current701/45CPC Class CodesB60R 2022/4816 for sensing locking of buckleB60R 2022/4858 for sensing pressure on seatB60R 2022/4866 Displaying or indicating ar...B60R 2022/4891 preventing use of the vehic...B60R 21/013 including means for detecti...B60R 22/48 Control systems, alarms, or...
