Smart Garment Temperature Control With Preference Learning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smart garments require user intervention for temperature control, which is inconvenient during outdoor activities, and existing power management systems in smart textiles often idle when not in use, necessitating manual reactivation.
Innovation Solution
A smart garment system that learns user preferences and automatically controls heating and cooling elements using embedded sensors, a processing unit, and a power management unit, allowing for autonomous operation and efficient power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual control buttons or mobile device input is used for temperature settings, then user control over heating/cooling is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates during outdoor activities
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by automatically detecting user temperature preferences through sensors and adjusting heating/cooling settings without requiring manual user input. The garment learns and adapts to user preferences autonomously, eliminating the need for users to operate buttons or mobile devices during activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring user physiological data (such as body temperature, heart rate) and environmental conditions, then automatically adjusting heating or cooling element settings based on this real-time feedback to maintain optimal comfort levels.
2Ease of operation
If power bank is kept idle for short periods, then power management simplicity is maintained, but power availability deteriorates requiring manual reactivation
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-charging the power bank during idle periods before it is needed. The power management unit monitors usage patterns and ensures the power bank is recharged and ready for the next heating or cooling cycle, eliminating the need for manual reactivation.
Solution Approach 2:
The power management system enables self-service by automatically managing power bank charging cycles based on predicted usage patterns. The system monitors when power will be needed and initiates charging in advance, maintaining continuous power availability without requiring user intervention.
3Temperature
If heating elements receive continuous power, then temperature maintenance is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies periodic action by delivering power to heating elements in controlled cycles rather than continuously. The power management unit monitors temperature levels and activates heating only when and when needed, using pulse-width modulation or cyclic heating patterns to maintain temperature while minimizing energy consumption during stable conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to focus on activities without manually adjusting temperature settings and extends battery life by optimizing power consumption based on user behavior and environmental data.
Implementation Method 1
heating elements such as heat seat
Implementation Method 2
cooling elements such as air conditioners
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a system with active learning and execution of user's preference functionalities for use in a garment. The present system includes a sensor module, an optional user input panel and/or interface, a printed circuit board, a power source and an output. In an event that a user of the present system voluntarily changes the output setting during the operation of the system, the system performs an active learning action to execute the output setting initiated by the user over a passive learning action triggered by a change in sensor data with respect to the changing environment. In other event, the present system performs passive learning action with respect to the changing environment and also any comparative data from similar user of a particular instance. The present invention also relates to a power management unit and how to use the same in a garment.