18109976. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Ding Yuan Fu of Yantai (CN)

Hao Fu of Yantai (CN)

Xiao Rui Zhai of Yantai (CN)

Jingjing Shao of Yantai (CN)

Tae Hun Jung of Seoul (KR)

Xiao Zhong Ding of Yantai (CN)

Qing Dong Hou of Yantai (CN)

Xueshan Tang of Yantai (CN)

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18109976 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system that uses sensors to detect various actions in a vehicle, such as opening/closing of a door, fastening/unfastening of a seat safety belt, and changes in vehicle height. This information is used to determine the number of occupants in the vehicle and adjust the internal circulation ratio of the air conditioning system accordingly.

  • The system includes multiple sensors to detect door status, seat belt status, and vehicle height changes.
  • A processor calculates the number of occupants in the vehicle based on sensor data and adjusts the air conditioning system accordingly.
  • Another processor fine-tunes the internal circulation ratio based on factors like sound intensity and duration in the vehicle.
  • A controller then controls the air conditioning system based on the adjusted internal circulation ratio.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, buses, and vans, to optimize air conditioning based on the number of occupants and their comfort levels.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient air conditioning: By automatically adjusting the internal circulation ratio, the system ensures optimal air distribution based on the number of occupants, leading to energy savings and improved comfort. 2. Occupant detection: The system accurately determines the number of occupants in the vehicle, which can be crucial for safety and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

1. Enhanced comfort: Occupants can enjoy a more comfortable environment with personalized air conditioning settings. 2. Energy efficiency: By adjusting the air conditioning system based on occupancy levels, energy consumption can be optimized.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Smart Air Conditioning System for Vehicles: Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency"

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be systems that adjust air conditioning based on vehicle occupancy, but the integration of multiple sensors and processors for precise control may be a novel aspect of this technology.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle situations where multiple occupants have different preferences for air conditioning settings?

The patent application does not specify how the system addresses conflicting preferences among occupants regarding air conditioning settings.

What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the occupant detection system?

The patent application does not detail the mechanisms or technologies used to guarantee the precision and dependability of the occupant detection system.


Original Abstract Submitted

A system includes a plurality of sensors configured to sense an opening/closing of a door, fastening/unfastening of a seat safety belt, and change in a vehicle height; a first processor configured to determine the number of all occupants in the vehicle by the opening/closing of the door, the fastening/unfastening of the seat safety belt, and the change in the vehicle height sensed by the plurality of sensors and preliminarily determine an internal circulation ratio of the air conditioning system according to the determined number of all occupants in the vehicle; a second processor configured to adjust the internal circulation ratio which is preliminarily determined by the first processor according to at least one of a sound intensity and a sound duration time in the vehicle; and a controller configured to control the air conditioning system according to the adjusted internal circulation ratio.