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A climate control device includes a first and a second thermal module. The first module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a first portion of a seat. The second module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a second portion of the seat. A control system is provided for

A climate control device includes a first and a second thermal module. The first module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a first portion of a seat. The second module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a second portion of the seat. A control system is provided for controlling the climate control device. The control system includes an input device for providing a set point for the system. A first control unit of the control system is provided for the first thermal module and a second control unit is provided for the second thermal module.

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What is claimed is: 1. A thermal module configured for use with a climate-controlled seat assembly, comprising:a housing defining a generally enclosed interior space, said housing comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet;a thermoelectric device;a plurality of heat exchange members in thermal comm

What is claimed is: 1. A thermal module configured for use with a climate-controlled seat assembly, comprising:a housing defining a generally enclosed interior space, said housing comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet;a thermoelectric device;a plurality of heat exchange members in thermal communication with the thermoelectric device;a fluid transfer device configured to transfer a fluid from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet at least partially through the heat exchange members in order to selectively heat or cool the fluid;at least one sensor configured to sense a temperature condition and to provide a corresponding temperature signal; anda controller operatively connected to the sensor, said controller configured to control at least one of the thermoelectric device and the fluid transfer device based at least in part on the temperature signal;wherein the thermoelectric device, the heat exchange members, the fluid transfer device and the controller are situated within the enclosed interior space of the housing; andwherein the thermal module is configured for use in a climate-controlled seat assembly with no physically separate independent controllers for controlling the thermal module.