A system and a method for detecting misuse of the seat belt includes a sensor unit detecting an occupant seated on a seat and a seat belt and a controller detecting an occupant based on an image signal detected through the sensor unit while the seat belt is fastened, separately detecting a shoulder webbing and a lap webbing of the seat belt, and determining whether the seat belt is worn normally or abnormally based on the detected result to warn that the seat belt is abnormally worn.

In a system and a method for adjusting seat belt pressure, in which while a passenger in a vehicle is wearing a seat belt, a webbing shape and pressure applied to a passenger's body by webbing can be detected, and webbing pressure adjustment drive devices can be operated based on the detected data so that local pressure applied to the passenger's body by webbing can be reduced, thereby relieving seat belt pressure. The system can include body pressure sensors, a camera, a controller, and various webbing pressure adjustment drive devices.

Various implementations include a system for adjusting the position of a seatbelt in a vehicle. The system includes a shoulder anchor, at least one sensor, and a processor. The shoulder anchor is for receiving a seatbelt. The shoulder anchor is movable relative to a seat disposed within the vehicle. The processor is in electrical communication with the sensor and a memory. The processor executes computer-readable instructions stored on the memory. The instructions cause the processor to receive sensor data from the sensor, determine whether the seatbelt is within an expected area on a person in the seat based on the received sensor data, and cause the shoulder anchor to move relative to the seat in response to the seatbelt being outside of the expected area on the person in the seat such that the seatbelt is moved into the expected area.

Various systems and methods are presented regarding automatically controlling a position of a seat belt located onboard a vehicle, wherein the position is controlled in accordance with physiology of an occupant utilizing the seat belt. By adjusting the position of the seat belt in accordance with the occupant's physiology, the seat belt system can be configured to improve operation of the seat belt in restraining the occupant during vehicle deceleration. Position of the seat belt can be controlled by a guidance device comprising a positionable guide pin which changes alignment of the seatbelt. A motor can be utilized to control positioning of the pin, wherein the motor can be controlled by a system configured to receive data from one or more sensors regarding any of the occupant's physiology, operation of the seat belt, position of the pin, and suchlike.

Various systems and methods are presented regarding automatically controlling a position of a seat belt located onboard a vehicle, wherein the position is controlled in accordance with physiology of an occupant utilizing the seat belt. By adjusting the position of the seat belt in accordance with the occupant's physiology, the seat belt system can be configured to improve operation of the seat belt in restraining the occupant during vehicle deceleration. Position of the seat belt can be controlled by a guidance device comprising a loop through which the seatbelt is fed, with the loop being positioned along at least one axis of motion. A motor can be utilized to control positioning of the loop, wherein the motor can be controlled by a system configured to receive data from one or more sensors regarding any of the occupant's physiology, operation of the seat belt, position of the loop, and suchlike.

In a system and a method for adjusting seat belt pressure, in which while a passenger in a vehicle is wearing a seat belt, a webbing shape and pressure applied to a passenger's body by webbing can be detected, and webbing pressure adjustment drive devices can be operated based on the detected data so that local pressure applied to the passenger's body by webbing can be reduced, thereby relieving seat belt pressure. The system can include body pressure sensors, a camera, a controller, and various webbing pressure adjustment drive devices.

A system for detecting improper use of a seatbelt on a seat in a work machine is disclosed. The system comprises: a plurality of detection devices disposed on a plurality of locations within a cab of the work machine; a detection strip/tape on a strategic location of the seatbelt and configured to be detected by the plurality of detection devices; a controller coupled in communication to the plurality of detection devices, the controller configured to: receive input signals from the plurality of detection devices, wherein at least one input signal is indicative of improper use of the seatbelt; and communicate control signals to at least one operational system associated with the work machine upon receipt of an at least one input signal indicative of improper use of the seatbelt.

A carrier system for carrying a pet in a vehicle includes a seat having a seat bottom and a seat back. A carrier is integrated into the seat back. The carrier has at least one panel movable between a stowed state in the seat back and a deployed state projecting from the seat back.

A safety equipment monitoring system for a vehicle includes a vehicle processor for storing vehicle data including one or more of vehicle event data, vehicle occupant data, and restraint system data. The safety equipment monitoring system also includes a server communicatively coupled with the vehicle processor and configured to determine a baseline desired location of a restraint based on the vehicle occupant data and the restraint system data. The server is also configured to determine if any deviations to the desired location of the restraint have occurred based on one or more of vehicle event data and the restraint system data.

A system for detecting seatbelt routing includes an occupant classification module configured to determine physical attributes of an occupant in an occupant seat restrained by a seatbelt having a lap belt and a shoulder belt. A seatbelt routing quality module is configured to detect routing quality of the seatbelt based on shoulder belt position. A notification module is configured to notify the occupant of an improperly routed seatbelt, and an education module is configured to provide instructions to the occupant regarding how to adjust the seatbelt for proper seatbelt routing.