Steelcase. has filed a patent for a method and system that allows for temperature control of a microclimate device. The system integrates temperature control into a reservation system and includes a user interface for inputting temperature settings, which are then executed by a heating and/or cooling device. GlobalData’s report on Steelcase gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Steelcase, Gesture-based recognition systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Steelcase's grant share as of September 2023 was 81%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Temperature control system for a microclimate device integrated with reservation system
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230232992A9) describes a system and method for controlling the temperature of furniture items, such as chairs, based on individual user preferences. The patent claims outline various aspects of the invention, including the use of a computer-readable medium with executable instructions, a method for receiving and executing temperature control settings from multiple users, and the incorporation of proximity sensing, authentication codes, identification badges, biometric identification, and registration/login procedures for user association with the furniture item.
The first set of claims (4-13) focuses on the method aspect of the invention. It describes a process where temperature control settings are received from multiple users, associated with a furniture item, and executed at a heating and/or cooling device while the respective user is using the furniture item. The association of users with the furniture item can be determined through proximity sensing, mobile devices, authentication codes, identification badges, biometric identification, or registration/login procedures. Additionally, the method includes the ability to sense occupancy of the furniture item and deactivate the heating and/or cooling device when the furniture item is unoccupied.
The second set of claims (14-23) describes the furniture item itself, which includes a heating and/or cooling device, a processor for controlling the device, and a user interface. The processor is responsible for associating users with the furniture item, retrieving their temperature control settings, and executing those settings. The association of users can be determined through proximity sensing, authentication codes, or user interface interactions. The furniture item may also include additional features such as a temperature sensor, occupancy sensor, authentication code scanning, and biometric authentication sensor.
Overall, this patent outlines a system and method for personalized temperature control in furniture items, particularly chairs. By allowing multiple users to have their own temperature control settings and associating them with the furniture item, this invention aims to provide a comfortable and customizable experience for users. The incorporation of various user association methods and additional features enhances the functionality and usability of the furniture item.
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