Ford Motor Company
Methods and apparatus for vehicle HVAC control using portable devices
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Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for vehicle HVAC control are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a portable device interface of a vehicle, the portable device interface to be communicatively coupled with a portable device, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control system of the vehicle, where the HVAC control system is to be communicatively coupled to the portable device interface. The example apparatus also includes a processor to control the HVAC control system based on signals received at the portable device interface from the portable device.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
1 Nov 2016
Issue date:
4 Jan 2022