Controlling climate in vehicle cabins
US11014428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00733
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for controlling climate in vehicle cabins. A person may provide climate related data to a vehicle climate control system prior to pick up and/or during a ride in the vehicle. The climate control system may adjust the climate in at least part of a vehicle cabin based at least in part on the climate related data and configuration of components in the climate control system. Climate control adjustments can be used to precondition part of a vehicle cabin for a person and/or in response to indicated thermal discomfort of the person. The climate control system can refer to an occupant comfort model and compute climate adjustments in accordance with the occupant comfort model.
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