18120250. METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISUSE OF SEAT BELTS simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISUSE OF SEAT BELTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISUSE OF SEAT BELTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISUSE OF SEAT BELTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Young Rok Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISUSE OF SEAT BELTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18120250 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISUSE OF SEAT BELTS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for detecting misuse of a seat belt by analyzing the position of an occupant and the fastening of the seat belt.
- Sensor unit detects occupant on seat and seat belt
- Controller analyzes image signal to detect occupant while seat belt is fastened
- Separate detection of shoulder and lap webbing of seat belt
- Determines if seat belt is worn normally or abnormally
- Warns if seat belt is abnormally worn
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in vehicles, airplanes, and other modes of transportation to ensure proper use of seat belts for safety.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in detecting and warning against misuse of seat belts, which can lead to serious injuries or fatalities in case of accidents.
Benefits
The system provides a proactive approach to ensuring seat belt safety, potentially saving lives and reducing the severity of injuries in accidents.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Seat Belt Safety System in Transportation Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing systems that detect seat belt fastening, but the innovation lies in the detailed analysis of the seat belt webbing and occupant position to determine misuse.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between normal and abnormal seat belt usage?
The system likely uses algorithms to analyze the position of the occupant in relation to the seat belt webbing to determine if it is worn correctly.
Can this technology be integrated with existing seat belt warning systems in vehicles?
Yes, the system can potentially be integrated with existing seat belt warning systems to provide an additional layer of safety monitoring.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system and a method for detecting misuse of the seat belt includes a sensor unit detecting an occupant seated on a seat and a seat belt and a controller detecting an occupant based on an image signal detected through the sensor unit while the seat belt is fastened, separately detecting a shoulder webbing and a lap webbing of the seat belt, and determining whether the seat belt is worn normally or abnormally based on the detected result to warn that the seat belt is abnormally worn.
