Fiber optic occupant or object classification system

Details Fiber optic occupant or object classification system Fiber optic occupant or object classification system

2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Bovernick, Rodney (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical waveguide sensor

C385S013000, C250S227160

Reexamination Certificate

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06920256

ABSTRACT:
An occupant classification system comprising: a seat upon which an occupant may sit or on which an object may be placed, the seat having one of a seat cushion and a seat back; at least one optical fiber having a measurable optical characteristic, arranged in a specific pattern, the optical characteristics of the fiber changeable when a force is applied to the fiber; and a processor responsive to an output signal from each fiber for generating a control signal determinative of a physical characteristic of an object or occupant on the seat.

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