Vehicle Cabin Temperature Feedback for Remote AC Boarding Timing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicles do not notify users of the change in temperature inside the vehicle compartment when the air conditioner is activated, making it difficult for users to determine when to board the vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle system that includes a processing apparatus, temperature sensors, and a user terminal to calculate and notify users of the temperature change inside the vehicle compartment, allowing them to determine when the set temperature will be reached.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the air conditioner is activated remotely without notifying users of temperature changes, then the air conditioner can operate to adjust the temperature, but users cannot determine when to board the vehicle, resulting in increased waiting time and energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by calculating the change in temperature inside the vehicle compartment based on inside and outside temperature data, then notifying the user of this temperature change information. This allows users to understand the current state of temperature adjustment and determine the appropriate time to board the vehicle, thereby reducing unnecessary waiting time and energy consumption.
2Loss of energy
If the air conditioner operates without providing temperature change notifications, then the system remains simple, but energy is wasted due to prolonged air conditioner operation and user uncertainty
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary calculation of the temperature change inside the vehicle compartment before the user boards the vehicle. By using the inside temperature, outside temperature, and a predetermined coefficient to calculate the expected temperature change, the system provides users with advance information about when the set temperature will be reached, allowing users to plan their arrival time and avoid unnecessary energy consumption from prolonged air conditioner operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes an air conditioner, a calculator, and a controller. The air conditioner is configured to adjust a temperature inside a vehicle compartment of the vehicle to a set temperature set by a user. The calculator is configured to calculate a change in the temperature inside the vehicle compartment to reach the set temperature, based on a temperature outside the vehicle compartment and the temperature inside the vehicle compartment. The controller is configured to cause information on the change in the temperature inside the vehicle compartment to be notified to the user.