Abstract: A system and method for controlling the intensity of light into a cabin space is provided. The system includes a controller in communication with a window. The window is configured to have variable transmittance. The system further includes a sensor operable to detect the state of a pupil. The sensor is also in communication with the controller. The controller processes the state of an iris of a user so as to adjust the transmissivity of the window. Accordingly, the intensity of light entering into a cabin space may be controlled so as to facilitate the vision of the occupants.

Abstract: A system for controlling the climate in a cabin space using the state of a user's hand is provided. The system includes a controller and a heating ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC system). The HVAC system is operable to direct air into the cabin space so as to maintain a predetermined climate within the cabin space. The controller is operable to actuate and control the HVCAC system. The system further includes a handheld sensor operable to detect the state of the user's hand. The handheld sensor is in communication with the controller and transmits the state of the hand to the controller. The controller processes the state of the hand so as to calculate an HVAC system operating setting operable to optimize the user's comfort. The controller then actuates the HVAC system so as to execute the calculated heating ventilation and air conditioning system operating setting.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the intensity of light into a cabin space is provided. The system includes a controller in communication with a window. The window is configured to have variable transmittance. The system further includes a sensor operable to detect the state of a pupil. The sensor is also in communication with the controller. The controller processes the state of an iris of a user so as to adjust the transmissivity of the window. Accordingly, the intensity of light entering into a cabin space may be controlled so as to facilitate the vision of the occupants.

Abstract: A system for controlling the climate in a cabin space using the state of a user's hand is provided. The system includes a controller and a heating ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC system). The HVAC system is operable to direct air into the cabin space so as to maintain a predetermined climate within the cabin space. The controller is operable to actuate and control the HVCAC system. The system further includes a handheld sensor operable to detect the state of the user's hand. The handheld sensor is in communication with the controller and transmits the state of the hand to the controller. The controller processes the state of the hand so as to calculate an HVAC system operating setting operable to optimize the user's comfort. The controller then actuates the HVAC system so as to execute the calculated heating ventilation and air conditioning system operating setting.