Apparatus and method for measuring weight of an occupying...

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Gibson, Randy W. (Department: 2841)

Weighing scales

Processes

C177S144000, C702S101000, C180S273000, C280S735000, C701S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958451

ABSTRACT:
Arrangement and method for determining weight of an occupying item in a seat including one or more weight sensors arranged to obtain a measurement of the force applied to the seat, a forcing function determination arrangement for measuring a forcing function of the seat and a processor coupled to the weight sensor(s) and forcing function determination arrangement for receiving the measurement of the force applied to the weight sensor(s) and the measurement of the forcing function from the forcing function measurement system and determining the weight of the occupying item based thereon. The forcing function determination arrangement may include an accelerometer and measures effects on the seat caused by load of a seatbelt associated with the seat and/or effects on the seat of road roughness, steering maneuvers, and a vehicle suspension system.

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