Patent ID: 7525442
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling output of a classification algorithm which classifies an occupant of a seat in a vehicle, comprising: obtaining data about weight of the occupant; using a processor for classifying the occupant and outputting a current classification using weight data; conducting multiple re-classifications of the occupant using weight data; determining a substantially consecutive period of time that the occupant has been classified or re-classified as the current classification; setting a comparison threshold as the lesser of the consecutive period of time that the occupant has been classified or re-classified as the current re-classification or a predetermined maximum time value; determining a substantially consecutive period of time that the occupant has been classified differently than the current classification; and changing the current classification only when the consecutive period of time that the occupant has been classified differently than the current classification is greater than the comparison threshold.