DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PASSENGER COMFORT SYSTEM AND/OR PASSENGER PROTECTION SYSTEM IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

摘要

A device for controlling a passenger comfort system and/or passenger protection system in a motor vehicle comprises a first sensor, which detects a signal from which can be determined whether a vehicle seat (18) is occupied by a vehicle passenger, and a control unit, which is coupled with the first sensor and which activates the passenger comfort system and/or passenger protection system on the basis of the signal detected, the first sensor being arranged in the region (B₁, B₂) of an internal handle of a vehicle door (20) that is assigned to the vehicle seat (18). Further disclosed is a method for controlling a passenger comfort system and/or passenger protection system in a motor vehicle.