Driver entry detector for a motor vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9823349
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14254603

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Driver-detection technology includes various systems, methods, and apparatuses. For example, an active infrared (IR) sensor might be affixed in the driver's footwell of a motor vehicle and detect the driver's entry into the vehicle. The detection of the driver by the IR sensor is usable to personalize motor-vehicle features, such as seat position, steering-wheel position, interior lighting, radio controls, mirror angles, and touch-screen configuration, among others.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN ROAD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Cuddihy, Mark A New Boston, US 104 2432
Gale, Carla Ann Northville, US 2 9
Rao, Manoharprasad K Novi, US 193 4782

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