Localized thermal management system

Abstract

Localized thermal management system. The system includes an array of emitters of beams of infrared radiation mourned for rotation within a volumetric space. A motion tracking system determines location coordinates of at least one individual moving within the space and a servomotor controls the rotation of the emitters to direct at least one beam toward the at least one individual to provide local warming.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Localized thermal management system comprising:
 an array of emitters of beams of infrared radiation mounted within a volumetric space;   a motion tracking system for determining location coordinates of at least one individual moving within the space; and   on/off control of the emitters to direct at least one beam toward the at least one individual to provide local warming.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the emitters are mounted for rotation to steer the beam. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  including servomotor control of rotation of the emitters. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one emitter is turned on when an individual is within reach of a beam. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  providing a personalized thermal condition tailored to a specific individual by adjusting the intensity of emissions. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  or  claim 2  wherein at least two emitters direct beams at a single individual from different angles. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the beams of infrared light are substantially parallel. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein individuals may change heating settings using a digital application. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the motion tracking system determines the location coordinates in near real-time.