17969053. VEHICLE OCCUPANT VERIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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VEHICLE OCCUPANT VERIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS
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Inventor(s)
Duhyun Hwang of Gwangmyeong (KR)
VEHICLE OCCUPANT VERIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17969053 titled 'VEHICLE OCCUPANT VERIFICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle occupant check method that determines whether a vehicle occupant is inside a vehicle.
- The method checks for the presence of the vehicle occupant using a detection sensor when the current driver of the vehicle matches an existing driver and their driving patterns match.
- If the current driver does not match the existing driver or their driving patterns do not match, the method again checks for the presence of the vehicle occupant using a detection sensor.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Vehicle safety systems
- Car rental companies
- Ride-sharing services
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures the safety of vehicle occupants by verifying their presence inside the vehicle.
- Prevents unauthorized use of the vehicle by checking the driver's identity and driving pattern.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced vehicle security
- Improved passenger safety
- Prevents theft or unauthorized use of vehicles
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are a vehicle and a vehicle occupant check method. The vehicle occupant check method comprises checking whether a vehicle occupant is inside a vehicle based on a first preset condition, comprising checking a presence of the vehicle occupant inside the vehicle through a detection sensor, when a current driver of the vehicle matches an existing driver, and a driving pattern of the current driver matches a driving pattern of the existing driver. The vehicle occupant check method further comprises checking whether the vehicle occupant is inside the vehicle based on a second condition, comprising checking a presence of the vehicle occupant inside the vehicle through a detection sensor, when the current driver of the vehicle does not match the existing driver, or the driving pattern of the current driver does not match the driving pattern of the existing driver.
