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Self-contained EC IGU

US11067869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2019
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B80/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations. Also described are self-meshing networks for electrochromic windows.

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