Patent ID: 8600624
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A method of matching controller components in a system for remote actuation of at least one vehicle head restraint, the system comprising: a first head restraint; a first actuator configured to effect movement of the first head restraint from its raised position to its lowered position; a rearview mirror; a first sensor defining a first area proximate to the rearview mirror and configured to output signals to the first actuator to facilitate movement of the first head restraint from its raised position to its lowered position when an object comes within a predetermined distance of the first area, the first sensor being disposed proximate the rearview mirror such that a vehicle operator can simultaneously view the first head restraint in the rearview mirror and the first area, a transmitting module in communication with the first sensor; and a receiving module in communication with the first actuator, the method comprising: a) assembling the rearview mirror and the transmitting module together to form a transmitting module/mirror combination; b) installing the receiving module in a vehicle; c) installing a seat in the vehicle; d) installing the transmitting module/mirror combination; and e) associating the receiving module with the transmitting module after the receiving module, seat, and transmitting module/mirror combination are installed.