18273443. OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANT DETECTION METHOD simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANT DETECTION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANT DETECTION METHOD - 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
OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANT DETECTION METHOD
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANT DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18273443 titled 'OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANT DETECTION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an occupant detection device for vehicles that uses electric waves to detect occupants and determines the degree of influence of the detection results based on the vibration amount of the vehicle.
- First occupant detection unit outputs detection results about the occupant using electric waves
- Degree of influence determination unit uses vibration amount of the vehicle to determine the degree of influence of each detection result type
- Output determination unit decides whether to adopt or reject the detection result based on the degree of influence, and outputs the result if adopted
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries such as automotive, transportation, and safety systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in accurately detecting occupants in vehicles, ensuring safety and security measures are in place.
Benefits
The device provides a reliable and efficient way to detect occupants in vehicles, leading to improved safety features and enhanced user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be used in automotive manufacturing, transportation services, and security systems, creating new market opportunities.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in occupant detection devices for vehicles includes systems using infrared sensors, pressure sensors, and cameras to detect occupants.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle different types of vibrations in the vehicle?
The device may have algorithms to differentiate between normal vehicle vibrations and occupant movements.
What is the range of detection for the electric waves used in the device?
The patent application does not specify the range of detection for the electric waves, which could affect the device's effectiveness in detecting occupants.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is an occupant detection device that detects an occupant riding in a vehicle, including: a first occupant detection unit to output at least one detection result about the occupant, the detection result being detected using an electric wave, each of the at least one detection result being about a corresponding one of detection result types; a degree of influence determination unit to acquire the vibration amount of the vehicle, and to use the vibration amount and the detection result from the first occupant detection unit, to thereby determine, as to each of the detection result types, a degree of influence which depends on the vibration amount; and an output determination unit to determine, using the degree of influence, whether to adopt or reject the detection result, and to, when determining to adopt the detection result, cause the detection result to be outputted.
