18139158. METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

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METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Jae Won Heo of Seoul (KR)

Jin Han Kim of Hwasun-eup (KR)

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18139158 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method of controlling air conditioning for occupants through seating detection in a vehicle.

  • Determining if the entire air conditioning condition is satisfied when the air conditioner is operated, and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when the condition is met.
  • Detecting if an occupant is seated on a rear seat and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle if so.
  • Detecting if the occupant is seated on a front occupant seat when not on the rear seat.
  • Determining a heat load condition by comparing outdoor and interior temperatures.
  • Performing air conditioning control based on occupant seating and heat load condition.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in automotive air conditioning systems to provide personalized comfort for occupants based on their seating position.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the issue of inefficient air conditioning distribution in vehicles by adjusting the system based on occupant seating and heat load conditions.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved comfort for occupants, energy efficiency in air conditioning systems, and overall enhanced user experience in vehicles.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology is in the automotive industry for the development of advanced air conditioning systems in vehicles.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing automotive air conditioning systems that do not take into account occupant seating positions and heat load conditions for personalized air conditioning control.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact energy consumption in vehicles?

This technology can potentially lead to energy savings in vehicles by optimizing air conditioning based on occupant seating and heat load conditions, but the exact impact on energy consumption needs further research and analysis.

What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different vehicle models?

The implementation of this technology in various vehicle models may face challenges such as compatibility issues, integration with existing systems, and cost implications, which require further investigation and consideration.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method of controlling air conditioning for occupants through seating detection includes: determining whether an entire air conditioning condition is satisfied when an air conditioner is operated and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when the entire air conditioning condition is satisfied; detecting whether an occupant is seated on a rear seat and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when it is determined that the occupant is seated on the rear seat; detecting whether the occupant is seated on a front occupant seat when it is determined that the occupant is not seated on the rear seat; determining a heat load condition by comparing an outdoor air temperature and an interior temperature; and performing air conditioning control in consideration of whether the occupant is seated on the front occupant seat and the heat load condition.