18263856. THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18263856 titled 'THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THERMAL SENSATION ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device that estimates thermal sensation based on surface temperature, clothing amount, and heat loss amount.
- Acquirer gathers surface temperature information of a clothing region.
- Clothing amount estimator calculates the amount of clothing on a user's body.
- Heat loss amount estimator determines the heat lost from the user's body.
- Thermal sensation estimator predicts the user's thermal sensation based on heat loss amount.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Smart clothing for monitoring and adjusting thermal comfort.
- Health monitoring devices for assessing thermal comfort levels.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses:
- Inaccurate thermal comfort assessments.
- Lack of real-time feedback on thermal sensation.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved user comfort.
- Enhanced health monitoring capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include:
- Smart wearable devices for fitness and health tracking.
- Home automation systems for optimizing heating and cooling.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be:
- Smart clothing with embedded sensors for monitoring body temperature and activity levels.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device account for different body types and clothing materials in its estimations?
The device may use algorithms that take into consideration various factors such as body mass index and fabric types to provide more accurate estimations.
Can the device be integrated with other smart home systems for automated temperature control?
Yes, the device could potentially be integrated with smart home systems to optimize heating and cooling based on the user's thermal sensation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A thermal sensation estimation device includes an acquirer, a clothing amount estimator, a heat loss amount estimator and a thermal sensation estimator. The acquirer acquires information about a surface temperature of a surface region in a part of clothing of a user. The clothing amount estimator estimates a clothing amount at a clothed portion, the clothed portion being a part of a body of the user, covered with the surface region. The heat loss amount estimator estimates, based on at least the information about the surface temperature and the clothing amount, a heat loss amount lost from the user's body. The thermal sensation estimator estimates thermal sensation of the user based on the heat loss amount.
