| 摘要 |
<p>Disclosed are an air conditioner and a method for controlling the airflow thereof. The air conditioner according to the present invention includes a main body, an occupant recognition means having a plurality of cameras disposed at the main body, and an airflow control means for receiving recognition information about an occupant, such as the location, distance, etc. of the occupant, from the occupant recognition means as a signal and for determining the recognition information about the occupant through a stereoscopic imaging for airflow control. Accordingly, user satisfaction with heating and air conditioning can be increased, energy efficiency is increased as well as heating and air conditioning can be performed in various modes. Further, by controlling airflow customized for the occupant by tracking the occupant, power consumption and energy can be saved, when compared to that of the conventional heating and air conditioning. And, the time required to perform a desired heating and air conditioning can be reduced.</p> |
