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US 6,285,937 B1Granted
Seatbelt drive interlock system
AssigneeDaimlerChrysler AG
InventorStephen J Buckley
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Abstract
A seatbelt drive interlock system for adjusting airbag deployment power based on occupant presence and seatbelt usage enables communication between a plug-and-play stand-alone computer and numerous vehicular electrical systems. Airbag power deployment mode is determined by seatbelt compliance. In addition, seatbelt compliance determines whether the vehicle may enter a drive (forward) position.
Claims3
A seatbelt drive interlock system for adjusting airbag deployment power based on occupant presence and seatbelt usage by communication with an in-vehicle stand-alone computer system comprising:
- a passenger/occupant detection system;
- a communications medium coupling the passenger/occupant detection system to the stand-alone computer system for adjusting airbag deployment power.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.