摘要 |
A method is proposed for passenger classification using a seat mat in a vehicle seat, that functions so as to determine the magnitude of a coherent area of active matrix elements. Using the active matrix elements, a seat profile is generated, it being determined, using an operation parameter, how large the largest coherent area in the seat profile is. In this way, it is possible to distinguish between persons and objects. In this context, further result matrices are determined from a seat profile and specifically using a logical operation. The sum of the active matrix elements of one result matrix is added up and weighted. From these weighted sums, an operation parameter is calculated, which is used for the passenger classification, optionally in connection with further characteristics, which are derived from the seat profile.
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