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Optical device and means for detecting driving conditions

US11681165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2018
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/163
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical device, to be used by a user driving a vehicle, the optical device including a controllable variable-tint lens and a controller, where the controller is configured to switch the optical device between at least two different modes, at least one mode being a driving mode and when the optical device is in the driving mode, a control parameter of the lens meets at least one driving criterion.

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