LU91738B1 - Capacitive occupant detection system - Google Patents

Capacitive occupant detection system

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Publication number
LU91738B1
LU91738B1 LU91738A LU91738A LU91738B1 LU 91738 B1 LU91738 B1 LU 91738B1 LU 91738 A LU91738 A LU 91738A LU 91738 A LU91738 A LU 91738A LU 91738 B1 LU91738 B1 LU 91738B1
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LU
Luxembourg
Prior art keywords
detection system
occupant detection
capacitive occupant
capacitive
occupant
Prior art date
Application number
LU91738A
Inventor
David Hoyer
Martin Thinnes
Michael Virnich
Original Assignee
Iee Sarl
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Priority to LU91738A priority Critical patent/LU91738B1/en
Priority to PCT/EP2011/066056 priority patent/WO2012038326A1/en
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Publication of LU91738B1 publication Critical patent/LU91738B1/en

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/56—Heating or ventilating devices
    • B60N2/5678—Heating or ventilating devices characterised by electrical systems
    • B60N2/5685—Resistance
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/002—Seats provided with an occupancy detection means mounted therein or thereon
    • B60N2/0021—Seats provided with an occupancy detection means mounted therein or thereon characterised by the type of sensor or measurement
    • B60N2/0024—Seats provided with an occupancy detection means mounted therein or thereon characterised by the type of sensor or measurement for identifying, categorising or investigation of the occupant or object on the seat
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/01—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
    • B60R21/015—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, and the related safety parameters therefor, e.g. speed or timing of airbag inflation in relation to occupant position or seat belt use
    • B60R21/01512—Passenger detection systems
    • B60R21/0153—Passenger detection systems using field detection presence sensors
    • B60R21/01532—Passenger detection systems using field detection presence sensors using electric or capacitive field sensors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/01—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
    • B60R21/015—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, and the related safety parameters therefor, e.g. speed or timing of airbag inflation in relation to occupant position or seat belt use
    • B60R21/01512—Passenger detection systems
    • B60R21/0153—Passenger detection systems using field detection presence sensors
    • B60R21/0154—Passenger detection systems using field detection presence sensors in combination with seat heating
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2210/00—Sensor types, e.g. for passenger detection systems or for controlling seats
    • B60N2210/10—Field detection presence sensors
    • B60N2210/12—Capacitive; Electric field

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Air Bags (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
LU91738A 2010-09-23 2010-09-23 Capacitive occupant detection system LU91738B1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
LU91738A LU91738B1 (en) 2010-09-23 2010-09-23 Capacitive occupant detection system
PCT/EP2011/066056 WO2012038326A1 (en) 2010-09-23 2011-09-16 Capacitive occupant detection system

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LU91738A LU91738B1 (en) 2010-09-23 2010-09-23 Capacitive occupant detection system

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LU91738B1 true LU91738B1 (en) 2012-03-26

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WO (1) WO2012038326A1 (en)

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KR102089519B1 (en) 2013-10-11 2020-03-16 젠썸 캐나다 유엘씨 Occupancy sensing with heating devices
WO2015175335A1 (en) 2014-05-13 2015-11-19 Gentherm Gmbh Temperature control device for a steering device
LU92732B1 (en) * 2015-06-05 2016-12-06 Iee Int Electronics & Eng Sa Capacitive detection device and system for use in vehicle interior
EP3676695B1 (en) * 2017-08-29 2024-04-03 Tactual Labs Co. Vehicular components comprising sensors

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US20010045733A1 (en) * 2000-05-26 2001-11-29 Stanley James Gregory Occupant sensor
US20070192007A1 (en) * 2006-01-26 2007-08-16 Automotive Systems Laboratory, Inc. Occupant classification system
KR20100060538A (en) * 2008-11-27 2010-06-07 현대자동차주식회사 A passenger identification apparatus providing direct voltage and alternate voltage to a passenger sensor and a seat heater by alternative switching

Patent Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20010045733A1 (en) * 2000-05-26 2001-11-29 Stanley James Gregory Occupant sensor
US20070192007A1 (en) * 2006-01-26 2007-08-16 Automotive Systems Laboratory, Inc. Occupant classification system
KR20100060538A (en) * 2008-11-27 2010-06-07 현대자동차주식회사 A passenger identification apparatus providing direct voltage and alternate voltage to a passenger sensor and a seat heater by alternative switching

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