Health monitoring

Abstract

One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for heath monitoring or monitoring one or more health parameters of a user are provided herein. Systems or components of a vehicle may monitor one or more vital or health parameters of an occupant of a vehicle, driver, passenger, etc. For example, a seat may have sensors embedded within that may measure characteristics or attributes associated with the occupant. In one example, a scale may be integrated with the seat to monitor a weight of an occupant on a day to day basis. As another example, a seatbelt or one or more portions of the seat may have heart rate monitors that check a heart rate of an occupant. Additionally, warnings or alerts may be provided when a signature is detected, such as an abnormal heart beat, etc. In this manner, health monitoring may be provided.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 787,239 (Attorney Docket No. 104308.265PRO) entitled “SEATING APPARATUS SYSTEMS”, filed on Mar. 15, 2013. The entirety of the above-noted application is incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]Generally, commercial vehicles, such as long-haul trucks, may employ suspension systems which differ from passenger vehicles in their construction and response to vibration. Often, suspension systems in commercial vehicles are specially designed for the intended use of the commercial vehicle. Large trucks, for example, are designed for and may be capable of handling heavy loads which affects suspension design and performance. As a result, trade-offs may arise between work capability of a commercial vehicle and protecting occupants (e.g., driver, passenger) from potentially harmful vibrations. Because a primary purpose of a truck is to transport loads, the...

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As a result, trade-offs may arise between work capability of a commercial vehicle and protecting occupants (e.g., driver, passenger) from potentially harmful vibrations.

To this end, operators or drivers of commercial vehicles, sometimes experience aggravated discomfort or fatigue arising from exposure to excessive vehicle vibrations.

Usually, vibrations arriving at a driver's seat bear directional characteristics, thus, improvements to seating designs take advantage of this fact by restricting seating improvements to a particular type of vibration characteristic.

For example, “fore-aft” vibration has been known to cause premature fatigue when an operator is exposed for prolonged periods of time.

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