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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2023
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Kia Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Jae Won Heo, Seoul, KR;
Jin Han Kim, Hwasun-eup, KR;
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Seoul, KR;
KIA CORPORATION, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A method of controlling air conditioning for occupants through seating detection includes: determining whether an entire air conditioning condition is satisfied when an air conditioner is operated and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when the entire air conditioning condition is satisfied; detecting whether an occupant is seated on a rear seat and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when it is determined that the occupant is seated on the rear seat; detecting whether the occupant is seated on a front occupant seat when it is determined that the occupant is not seated on the rear seat; determining a heat load condition by comparing an outdoor air temperature and an interior temperature; and performing air conditioning control in consideration of whether the occupant is seated on the front occupant seat and the heat load condition.
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