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Multiple sensor vehicle occupant detection for air bag deployment control

  • US 7,102,527 B2
  • Filed: 04/16/2004
  • Issued: 09/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle passenger detection system for sensing a passenger in a passenger seating area, the system comprising:

  • a passenger detection system; and

    a moisture sensor connected with the passenger detection system;

    wherein the passenger detection system is responsive to the moisture sensor in at least one way selected from the group of;

    (a) altering a measured value of the passenger detection system as a function of a moisture level; and

    (b) selecting a table for the passenger detection system as a function of the moisture level.

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