18204163. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - 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
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jang Yeol Kim of Yongin-Si (KR)
Eul YONG Kim of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
Dae Han Choi of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204163 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in the abstract is a system that includes sensors in each vehicle seat to detect whether the seat belt is fastened or not. The controller then stores and updates the available seat count based on this information.
- The sensors in each vehicle seat output a fastening signal when the seat belt is fastened and a non-fastening signal when it is not.
- The controller stores an available seat count based on the non-fastening signal and updates it when the seat belt signal changes.
- The controller outputs to the non-fastening signal from a seat where the fastening signal is output.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various vehicles such as cars, buses, and airplanes to monitor seat belt usage and occupancy.
Problems Solved
This technology helps ensure that all passengers are wearing their seat belts and provides an accurate count of available seats in the vehicle.
Benefits
The system promotes safety by encouraging seat belt usage and helps prevent overcrowding in vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be valuable for transportation companies, car manufacturers, and safety equipment suppliers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar systems used in airplanes to monitor seat occupancy and seat belt usage.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between a person sitting in a seat without fastening the seat belt and an empty seat?
The system may use weight sensors or other technology to distinguish between a person sitting in a seat without fastening the seat belt and an empty seat.
Can the controller be programmed to provide alerts or notifications if a certain number of seat belts are not fastened?
Yes, the controller can be programmed to provide alerts or notifications if a certain number of seat belts are not fastened, enhancing safety measures in the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control apparatus includes a sensor provided in each of vehicle seats and outputting a fastening signal when a seat belt is fastened, and outputting a non-fastening signal when the seat belt is not fastened, and a controller that stores an available seat count based on the non-fastening signal and to update the available seat count when a seat belt signal is changed and output to the non-fastening signal from a vehicle seat where the fastening signal is output.
