I don't know when or if they wiill be generally available, but CTS got a
contract to make sensors to measure the weight of people in GM vehicle
seats.
> Hi mervin/others,
>
> I have interest to use a sensor to detect if a seat is occupied, the "Tape
> Switch" seems to be a promising solution, however, I don't want to do any
> damage to my chair, so I can only stick the sensor on its surface which may be
> a soft cushion. Since the cushion doesn't provide a hard, solid support, when
> somebody sits on it, the "Tape Switch" may be bending in irregular shape, will
> this be any problem? If the "Tape Switch" is not applicable, is there any
> sensor or solution you can think of?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> John

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