A vehicle comprising a user interface (28, Fig.1), a first sensor (14, Fig.2) coupled to a child seat 100 for detecting a child seat belt status, a gear selector 314 for selecting a vehicle gear, and a processor (404, Fig.5) communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the gear selector, and configured to cause the user interface to present a first notification if a first alarm condition is detected based on the child seat belt status and a selected gear. Preferably, a first alarm condition occurs when the first sensor indicates an unbuckled seat belt, and the gear is one of drive, reverse, neutral or low gear. A second sensor may result in a second notification based on the child seat attachment status and the selected gear. In a third instance, a notification may be given if the seat belt is buckled and the ignition is on. Notifications could be visual or audible. An associated method is also included.
Child seat monitoring system and method
2017-07-12
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR |
Child seat and method for monitoring installation of the child seat
Europäisches Patentamt | 2016
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