Method and apparatus for controlling a screening device based on more than one set of factors
US6064949A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/6818
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A screening device (3) for screening exterior light (2) which illuminates a room (1), is controlled such that in the room on the one hand, user comfort with regard to freedom from dazzling and room temperature is optimal and, on the other hand, energy consumption for artificial lighting within the room or for heating and cooling the room is minimized.
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