Autonomous electrochromic assembly
US8976440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/13324
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure describes system and methods for creating an autonomous electrochromic assembly, and systems and methods for use of the autonomous electrochromic assembly in combination with a window. Embodiments described herein include an electrochromic assembly that has an electrochromic device, an energy storage device, an energy collection device, and an electrochromic controller device. These devices may be combined into a unitary electrochromic insert assembly. The electrochromic assembly may have the capability of generating power sufficient to operate and control an electrochromic device. This control may occur through the application of a voltage to an electrochromic device to change its opacity state. The electrochromic assembly may be used in combination with a window.
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