Methods and apparatus for automatic climate control in a vehicle based on clothing insulative factor

[0076] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the subject matter embodiments or the application and uses of such embodiments. As used herein, the word "exemplary" means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any implementation described herein as exemplary is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.

[0077] The subject matter presented herein relates to methods for regulating the thermal comfort of occupants of a motor vehicle. In some embodiments, the automatic climate control system adjusts the temperature conditions in the passenger compartment of the vehicle based on the preferred control temperature input by the passenger and the sensed insulation level of clothing worn b