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Thermoelectric device controls and methods

  • US 10,208,990 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2017
  • Issued: 02/19/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/07/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A thermoelectric system comprising:

  • a thermoelectric device comprising a first surface and a second surface;

    a power source configured to deliver a voltage across the thermoelectric device to selectively activate or deactivate the thermoelectric device;

    wherein the first surface is configured to heat and the second surface is configured to cool with the delivery of the voltage across the thermoelectric device; and

    a processor configured to;

    determine a potential between the first surface and the second surface when the thermoelectric device is deactivated;

    correlate the potential to a temperature of the first surface based at least in part on the voltage delivered across the thermoelectric device; and

    adjust the correlated temperature of the first surface based on an ambient temperature.

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