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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2010
Gilles M. Delorme, Whitby, CA;
Thomas D. Hagen, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Todd M. Tumas, Taylor, MI (US);
Gilles M. Delorme, Whitby, CA;
Thomas D. Hagen, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Todd M. Tumas, Taylor, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling a defrost unit for a vehicle. A prediction is performed as to whether condensation has formed against a surface of the vehicle. The defrost unit is automatically activated when it is predicted that the condensation has formed against the surface. Another prediction is made as to whether condensation has dissipated from the surface while the defrost unit is operating. The defrost unit is automatically deactivated when it is predicted that the condensation has dissipated.