Vehicle climate control system with occupant based temperature control
US10807439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/2259
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A climate control system for a vehicle includes an infrared sensor disposed within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The infrared sensor is configured to receive infrared radiation from a skin surface of a vehicle occupant. The climate control system further includes a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of a detected temperature detected at the skin surface. In response to the detected temperature deviating from a baseline temperature, the controller is configured to automatically control an HVAC system to add conditioned air into the passenger compartment and to control a thermoelectric device configured to adjust a seat surface temperature.
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