Variable attenuated transmittance device control system
US7835060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments include an automotive variable attenuated transmittance device having a predetermined minimum transmittance. Such devices can include a suspended particle device, liquid crystal device, polymer dispersed liquid crystal device, or electrochromic device. Some embodiments also include a manual and/or automatic control system for varying transmittance according to any of a variety of data including, without limitation, position, orientation, transmitted power, and/or the position of an occupant's head.
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