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System and method to detect child presence using active MEMS sensors
US9109319B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9109319-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213453830-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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The presence of a child within an enclosed space in an appliance, such as a washing machine, dishwasher or refrigerator, is detected using one or more MEMS sensors positioned to detect movement within the enclosed space through various measured characteristics. In preference, combinations of different types of MEMS sensors are utilized to detect the movement. Movement may be attributed to the presence of a child inside the enclosed space, rather than resulting from other influences, with increased reliability if the determination is made based upon such combinations of different characteristics. Safety processes may be initiated upon detecting the presence of the child.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method, comprising: monitoring an output of one or more micro electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors each positioned to detect a condition inside an enclosed space within an appliance; and in response to receiving outputs from the one or more MEMS sensors indicating movement of an object or a person inside the enclosed space, wherein the movement is not attributable to the operation of the appliance, initiating a safety process within the appliance.…
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Textiles & Paper · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9109319B2 cover?
- The presence of a child within an enclosed space in an appliance, such as a washing machine, dishwasher or refrigerator, is detected using one or more MEMS sensors positioned to detect movement within the enclosed space through various measured characteristics. In preference, combinations of different types of MEMS sensors are utilized to detect the movement. Movement may be attributed to the p…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Astrauskas Jurgis, St Microelectronics Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification D06F33/02. Mapped technology areas include Textiles & Paper.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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