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Heating system

  • US 9,114,747 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2011
  • Issued: 08/25/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A heating system for warming an occupant when seated on a seat of a vehicle, the heating system comprising:

  • a heating element for being disposed in the seat;

    a heater unit that passes electricity to the heating element via electrodes connected to the heating element, causing heat to be generated from the heating element;

    a measurement unit that measures impedance between the electrodes and the vehicle;

    a detection unit that detects the occupant when seated on the seat based on the impedance measured by the measurement unit; and

    a switching unit that alternately connects the heater unit and the measurement unit to the electrodes.

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