Vehicle Occupant Recognition System for Identity Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle systems cannot verify the identity of the driver or passenger and adjust cockpit settings optimally based on individual characteristics, nor can they provide detailed data in case of an accident.
Innovation Solution
A system that uploads profile data for vehicle occupants to a database, using height, weight, and gender information along with vehicle data to identify and verify the driver or passenger, adjusting cockpit components and communicating with safety and convenience systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the system uses remote keyless entry key fob or button push to identify the driver, then the driver seat and mirrors can be restored to previously stored settings, but the system cannot verify that the person sitting in the driver seat is actually the indicated driver
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual identification methods (key fob, button push) with automated biometric sensing systems including cameras, weight sensors, and dimensional measurement systems that automatically capture and verify occupant identity without requiring manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-verification by automatically comparing measured occupant characteristics (weight, height, body dimensions) against stored profile data, eliminating the need for external verification mechanisms and enabling automatic identity confirmation
2Loss of information
If the system stores detailed profile data about individuals, then it can verify identity and adjust cockpit settings optimally, but existing systems lack the capability to automatically provide detailed data in the event of an accident
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-stores detailed occupant profile data including weight, height, gender, and other characteristics in a database, preparing this information in advance so that it can be immediately accessed and communicated to emergency services without requiring manual input during an accident
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors occupant presence and status, and automatically communicates occupant data to emergency services when an accident is detected, creating a feedback loop that ensures critical information is transmitted without human intervention
3Measurement precision
If the system uses multiple parameters (height, weight, gender, seat position) to identify occupants, then accurate verification is achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple measurement functions (weight measurement, dimensional measurement, gender determination) into an integrated system that simultaneously captures multiple occupant characteristics using coordinated sensors and processing algorithms
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a multi-functional approach where a single integrated system performs multiple identification tasks including weight measurement, height measurement, gender determination, and seat position tracking, eliminating the need for separate specialized devices for each measurement type
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AI summary
A method and system for recognizing and verifying the identity of a driver and front seat passenger of a vehicle. A vehicle owner uploads profile data for several individuals who may be a driver or passenger to a database in the vehicle. When a driver or passenger enters the vehicle, the system uses the profile data—which can include height, weight, and gender information about the individual—along with vehicle data such as seat position, to identify the driver or passenger from the database. The profile data for the known individual is then used to adjust the position of the seat and other components in the cockpit. The profile data is also used by various safety and convenience systems onboard the vehicle.