Occupant and infant seat detection in a vehicle supplemental res

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1996-03-15

1997-10-21

Johnson, Brian L.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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180273, 280732, 340572, 340667, 2972501, B60R 2122, B60R 2132

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active

056788541

ABSTRACT:
An automotive vehicle supplemental restraint system that includes an air bag positioned within the vehicle opposite the passenger side of the front seat, and electronics coupled to one or more impact sensors for activating the air bag in the event of a vehicle impact. Occupancy sensors are provided at the passenger seat for sensing seat occupancy and inhibiting activation of the air bag when the seat is either unoccupied or occupied by a rear-facing infant seat. System status is displayed to a vehicle operator, and the operator is provided with an opportunity to override the occupancy sensors and enable activation of the air bag.

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