18139158. METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)

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METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION

Organization Name

KIA CORPORATION

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 entire air conditioning condition is satisfied when the air conditioner is operated
  • Performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when the entire air conditioning condition is satisfied
  • 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 if not on the rear seat
  • Determining 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 could be applied in automotive industry for improving comfort and energy efficiency in vehicles.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of inefficient air conditioning control in vehicles, leading to better comfort for occupants.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include optimized air conditioning control, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced comfort for vehicle occupants.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application for this technology could be in the development of smart air conditioning systems for vehicles.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of sensors to detect occupants in vehicles for various control systems.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact overall energy consumption in vehicles?

This article does not delve into the specific energy savings that could be achieved with this technology.

Are there any safety implications associated with this technology?

The safety aspects of implementing this technology in vehicles are not discussed in detail in this article.


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.