Patent ID: 9511646
Filing Date: 2016-12-06
CPC Classification: B60H,B60N,G01N

Claim Text:
1. A sensor module for integration within a seat assembly comprising a seat bottom and a backrest, at least one of the seat bottom and the backrest comprising a support layer and an air-permeable cover having an outside surface, which forms an occupant contact area of the seat assembly, and an inside surface, the sensor module comprising: a combined temperature and humidity sensor; and a separate sensor support for mechanically supporting the combined temperature and humidity sensor, the sensor support being configured to be arranged on or in the support layer below the air-permeable cover, wherein the combined temperature and humidity sensor comprises a semiconductor-based humidity sensor, the semiconductor-based humidity sensor comprising a semiconductor substrate and a polymer layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and wherein the polymer layer forms an active sensor surface.