Patent ID: 7031809
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: B60N,B60R,G07C

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling the position of the driver's seat in an automobile, comprising: a seat positioning control system for controlling adjustment of the driver's seat to a memorized seat position; and a remote control device for transmitting a seat-position signal indicating a memorized seat position; wherein the seat positioning control system is adapted for responding to said seat-position signal by causing the driver's seat to be adjusted to the indicated memorized seat position; and wherein the remote control device is adapted for also transmitting an unlock-request signal for causing a keyless-entry system to unlock one or more doors of the automobile; wherein the remote control device is adapted for transmitting a lock-request signal for causing said keyless-entry system to lock the doors of the automobile; and wherein the seat positioning control system is adapted for responding to said lock-request signal by causing the driver's seat to be adjusted to a locked seat position that cannot be utilized for driving the automobile; the system further comprising: safety means coupled to the driver's seat for preventing the driver's seat from being adjusted while the driver's seat is occupied to the seat position that cannot be utilized for driving the automobile.