Methods and systems to perform in-cabin occupancy detection in autonomous systems or applications are disclosed. Specifically, in many conventional trucks or other commercial vehicles, to improve a comfort level for drivers, a cabin of the vehicle can be connected to a chassis via a cabin suspension system, which may include damping springs. In some embodiments, sensors can be installed adjacent to or integrated with the damping springs of the cabin suspension system. Signals from the sensors can be used to detect a change in weight of the cabin compared to a baseline value, thereby detecting the presence of a person or other object in the cabin of the vehicle. A safety feature may be implemented in autonomous vehicles that prevents the operation of the vehicle in a fully autonomous driving mode when the cabin is occupied.


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    Title :

    IN-CABIN OCCUPANCY DETECTION FOR AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-11-07


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion



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