Seat occupation detection mat

Abstract

A seat occupancy detection mat ( 1 ) is proposed with a number of pressure sensitive sensor elements ( 2 ) arranged between two mat films ( 8 ), which is provided with a conductive layer ( 7 ) for the purpose of shielding from electromagnetic interference radiation, said layer being connected to at least one of the mat films ( 8, 9 ), or being integrated therein.

1 - 7 . (canceled)  
   
   
       8 . A seat occupancy detection mat, comprising: 
 two mat films disposed in substantially congruent relationship and a conductive layer provided on at least one of said two mat films; and    a plurality of sensor elements disposed between said two mat films.    
   
   
       9 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8 , wherein said plurality of elements are pressure-sensitive sensor elements.  
   
   
       10 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8 , wherein said conductive layer is connected to one of said two mat films.  
   
   
       11 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 10 , wherein said conductive layer is glued to one of said two mat films.  
   
   
       12 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8 , wherein said conductive layer is integrated into one of said mat films.  
   
   
       13 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8 , wherein said conductive layer is connected to a reference potential of said sensor mat.  
   
   
       14 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 13 , wherein said conductive layer is connected via a riveted joint.  
   
   
       15 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 14 , wherein said conductive layer is connected via a cable connection.  
   
   
       16 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8 , wherein said conductive layer is connected to a vehicle potential.  
   
   
       17 . The seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8 , wherein said conductive layer is connected to a vehicle chassis.  
   
   
       18 . In combination with a motor vehicle, the seat occupancy detection mat according to  claim 8  having said conductive layer connected to a ground potential of the motor vehicle.