Patent ID: 7027912
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: B60H,F01P,F02N

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling an engine to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature within a vehicle having an engine, a battery and a heating/cooling apparatus, the system comprising: an operator interface receiving input regarding an acceptable range of temperatures from a vehicle operator and producing signals indicative of said acceptable range; a system switch which includes on and off positions, the system switch producing a signal indicating that the engine may be automatically started or stopped when said system switch is in an on position; an ignition switch which includes on and off positions, the ignition switch producing a signal indicating that the ignition is off; a plurality of temperature sensors, the temperature sensors producing signals indicative of ambient temperature and cabin temperature; and a computer in communication with the engine, the temperature sensors, the system switch, the operator interface and the ignition switch, the computer: