Control method for tintable windows
US9638978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B80/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of controlling tint of a tintable window to account for occupant comfort in a room of a building. The tintable window is between the interior and exterior of the building. The method predicts a tint level for the tintable window at a future time based on a penetration depth of direct sunlight through the tintable window into the room at the future time and space type in the room. The method also provides instructions over a network to transition tint of the tintable window to the tint level.
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