VEHICLE MICROCLIMATE SYSTEM WITH TARGETED VASODILATION OF EXTREMITIES FOR IMPROVED OVERALL THERMAL COMFORT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

摘要

A vehicle microclimate system includes a first microclimate device configured to generate a first desired heat flux with an occupant spinal region and create an arteriovenous anastomoses response at an occupant extremity. A second microclimate device is configured to generate a second desired heat flux with an occupant glabrous region. A controller is in communication with the first and second microclimate devices. The controller is configured to determine an occupant personal comfort, and coordinate commands to the first and second microclimate devices in response to the occupant personal comfort to achieve a desired occupant personal comfort.