Technique for preconditioning climate control in a vehicle
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1. A method for use in a system for adjusting climate control in a vehicle before a user re-enters the vehicle, comprising:
- receiving first information concerning a time when a user re-enters the vehicle;
receiving second information concerning a desired temperature in the vehicle at the re-entry time; and
determining a second time from which the climate control is operated to effect the desired temperature in the vehicle at the re-entry time, the second time being earlier than the re-entry time and determined based at least on a temperature in the vehicle at the second time.
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Abstract
In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.
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1. A method for use in a system for adjusting climate control in a vehicle before a user re-enters the vehicle, comprising:
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receiving first information concerning a time when a user re-enters the vehicle;
receiving second information concerning a desired temperature in the vehicle at the re-entry time; and
determining a second time from which the climate control is operated to effect the desired temperature in the vehicle at the re-entry time, the second time being earlier than the re-entry time and determined based at least on a temperature in the vehicle at the second time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for adjusting climate control in a vehicle before a user re-enters the vehicle, comprising:
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an interface for receiving first information concerning a time when a user re-enters the vehicle, and second information concerning a desired temperature in the vehicle at the re-entry time; and
a processor for determining a second time from which the climate control is operated to effect the desired temperature in the vehicle at the re-entry time, the second time being earlier than the re-entry time and determined based at least on a temperature in the vehicle at the second time. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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