Armrest Temperature Control Using Body-Surface Feedback

The system uses surface temperature sensors to continuously monitor the armrest surface temperature and body temperature sensors to detect passenger body temperature. The controller adjusts the heating wire output based on the temperature difference between the surface and the passenger's body, creating a closed-loop feedback system that prevents excessive heating while maintaining comfortable warmth.

The heating system transitions from static fixed-stage temperature control to dynamic adaptive control. The heating output automatically adjusts in real-time based on detected temperature differences, passenger presence, and environmental conditions, allowing the system to optimize warming speed while preventing overheating.

The controller receives continuous temperature data from surface temperature sensors and body temperature sensors, comparing the armrest surface temperature with the passenger's body temperature. Based on this feedback, the controller dynamically adjusts the heating wire power output to maintain optimal comfort levels, preventing the harmful effect of excessive heat while ensuring adequate warming capability.

The system automatically detects passenger presence through body temperature sensors and tilt sensors, then self-adjusts the heating power without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by monitoring temperature differences and autonomously optimizing heating output to balance warming effectiveness with passenger comfort.

The system employs periodic or pulsed heating action based on detected conditions. When a passenger is detected and the temperature difference exceeds a threshold, the heating wire operates at higher power to quickly reduce the temperature gap. Once the comfortable temperature range is achieved, the system reduces power to maintenance levels, creating a periodic heating pattern that minimizes warming time while maintaining comfort.

The heating system dynamically adjusts power output based on real-time temperature measurements and passenger presence detection. The controller increases heating power when rapid warming is needed (large temperature difference) and reduces power when the target temperature is approached, optimizing the balance between warming speed and comfort maintenance throughout the heating process.

The system eliminates manual switches and controls by implementing self-service automatic temperature adjustment. Body temperature sensors detect passenger presence and measure body temperature, while tilt sensors detect armrest usage. The controller automatically adjusts heating power based on these sensor inputs, providing adaptive temperature control without requiring any manual operation from the passenger.

The sensor system serves multiple functions: body temperature sensors both detect passenger presence and measure body temperature for control calculations, tilt sensors detect both armrest usage and can indicate usage intensity, and surface temperature sensors monitor both current temperature and temperature change trends. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, simplifying the overall control system while maintaining high adaptability.