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A temperature control system includes an integrated circuit that combines magnetic sensitive elements and infrared sensors to detect user temperature settings and measure temperature, respectively. Integration of the various sensors results in a very cost-effective and reliable temperature control s

A temperature control system includes an integrated circuit that combines magnetic sensitive elements and infrared sensors to detect user temperature settings and measure temperature, respectively. Integration of the various sensors results in a very cost-effective and reliable temperature control system suitable for consumer applications.

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[ What we claim is:] [1.]1. An integrated circuit fabricated on a silicon substrate comprising:a plurality of magnetic sensitive elements;position sensing circuit coupled to said plurality of magnetic sensitive elements, and configured to detect a relative position of an external magnet with respect

[ What we claim is:] [1.]1. An integrated circuit fabricated on a silicon substrate comprising:a plurality of magnetic sensitive elements;position sensing circuit coupled to said plurality of magnetic sensitive elements, and configured to detect a relative position of an external magnet with respect to said plurality of magnetic sensitive elements;an infrared sensor; anda radiation sensing circuit coupled to said infrared sensor, and configured to detect an amount of radiation from an external heat source.