公开(公告)号：US11255120B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-22

申请号：US16469848

申请日：2017-12-14

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Stephen Clark Brown ,  Kevin Kazuo Kaneshiro ,  Gordon E. Jack

IPC: E06B3/67 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G01R19/08 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: In some implementations, an apparatus for testing an insulated glass unit is provided. The apparatus includes a housing and a port coupled to the housing, where the port is configured to couple with a pigtail of an insulated glass unit. The apparatus includes a battery housed within the housing, where the battery is configured to provide power to an insulated glass unit. The apparatus includes an input interface which is coupled to the housing, where the input interface is configured to receive. The apparatus includes a controller which is housed within the housing and is configured to receive the input from the input interface, send commands to an insulated glass unit, and receive data from the insulated glass unit. The apparatus also includes one or more indicators coupled with the housing, where the one or more indicators are configured to indicate a status of the insulated glass unit.

公开(公告)号：US20220021099A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：US17385810

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Stephen Clark Brown

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  G02F1/163 ,  H01Q5/25 ,  H01Q1/22

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

公开(公告)号：US20210294174A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17339776

申请日：2021-06-04

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24 ,  H04L12/28 ,  E06B7/28 ,  G02F1/133

Abstract: “Smart” controllers for windows having controllable optical transitions are described. Controllers with multiple features can sense and adapt to local environmental conditions. Controllers described herein can be integrated with a building management system (BMS) to greatly enhance the BMS's effectiveness at managing local environments in a building. The controllers may have one, two, three or more functions such as powering a smart window, determining the percent transmittance, size, and/or temperature of a smart window, providing wireless communication between the controller and a separate communication node, etc.

公开(公告)号：US20210191221A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17249442

申请日：2021-03-02

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Stephen Clark Brown ,  David Walter Groechel ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/161 ,  E06B9/24 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations.

公开(公告)号：US20210165696A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17171667

申请日：2021-02-09

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Stephen Clark Brown ,  Ronald F. Cadet

IPC: G06F9/54 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06Q50/10 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G06F17/00

Abstract: Disclosed are platforms for communicating among one or more otherwise independent systems involved in controlling functions of buildings or other sites having switchable optical devices deployed therein. Such independent systems include a window control system and one or more other independent systems such as systems that control residential home products (e.g., thermostats, smoke alarms, etc.), HVAC systems, security systems, lighting control systems, and the like. Together the systems control and/or monitor multiple features and/or products, including switchable windows and other infrastructure of a site, which may be a commercial, residential, or public site.

公开(公告)号：US10859887B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US16439376

申请日：2019-06-12

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Vigano ,  Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Kevin Kazuo Kaneshiro

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/153 ,  H02J13/00 ,  E06B9/24

Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to power distribution networks for optically switchable windows. In some embodiments, a system for monitoring and maintaining a power distribution network of optically switchable windows of a site is provided. The system includes a control panel monitor which is configured to determine a control panel voltage and current at a terminal of a control panel. The system further includes sense circuitry which is configured to determine a first window controller voltage and current for a first window controller of a plurality of window controllers. The system further includes one or more controllers which are configured to generate voltage network data based on a combination of the control panel voltage and current and the first window controller voltage and current. The system then determines an error condition in the power distribution network based on the voltage network data.

公开(公告)号：US20200278245A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-03

申请号：US16871976

申请日：2020-05-11

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Jason Zedlitz ,  Trevor Frank ,  Jue Wang ,  Alexander Rumer ,  Dennis Mullins ,  Kevin Kaneshiro

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/04 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/44

Abstract: Various implementations relate generally to a multi-sensor device. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device including a ring of radially-oriented photosensors. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device that is orientation-independent with respect to a central axis of the ring. Some implementations of the multi-sensor devices described herein also include one or more additional sensors. For example, some implementations include an axially-directed photosensor. Some implementations also can include one or more temperature sensors configured to sense an exterior temperature, for example, an ambient temperature of an outdoors environment around the multi-sensor. Additionally or alternatively, some implementations can include a temperature sensor configured to sense an interior temperature within the multi-sensor device. Particular implementations provide, characterize, or enable a compact form factor. Particular implementations provide, characterize, or enable a multi-sensor device requiring little or no wiring, and in some such instances, little or no invasion, perforation or reconstruction of a building or other structure on which the multi-sensor device is mounted.

公开(公告)号：US10673121B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US15529677

申请日：2015-11-24

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Harold Hughes ,  Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava

IPC: H01Q1/00 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  G02F1/163 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  G02F1/153 ,  H01Q9/40 ,  E06B3/67 ,  E06B7/28 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  E06B9/24

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

公开(公告)号：US20200150508A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16664089

申请日：2019-10-25

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Alan Patterson ,  Rao Mulpuri ,  Nitesh Trikha ,  Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  H02J50/20 ,  H02J50/80 ,  G05B19/042 ,  E06B9/24

Abstract: A tintable window is described having a tintable coating, e.g., an electrochromic device coating, for regulating light transmitted through the window. In some embodiments, the window has a transparent display in the window's viewable region. Transparent displays may be substantially transparent when not in use, or when the window is viewed in a direction facing away from the transparent display. Windows may have sensors for receiving user commands and/or for monitoring environmental conditions. Transparent displays can display graphical user interfaces to, e.g., control window functions. Windows, as described herein, offer an alternative display to conventional projectors, TVs, and monitors. Windows may also be configured to receive, transmit, or block wireless communications from passing through the window. A window control system may share computational resources between controllers (e.g., at different windows). In some cases, the computational resources of the window control system are utilized by other building systems and devices.

公开(公告)号：US10533892B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15287646

申请日：2016-10-06

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Jason Zedlitz ,  Trevor Frank ,  Jue Wang ,  Alexander Rumer ,  Dennis Mullins ,  Kevin Kazuo Kaneshiro

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J5/10 ,  E06B9/24

Abstract: Various implementations relate generally to multi-sensor devices. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device including a ring of radially-oriented photosensors. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device that is orientation-independent with respect to a central axis of the ring. Some implementations of the multi-sensor devices described herein further include one or more additional sensors. For example, some implementations include an axially-directed photosensor. Some implementations also can include one or more temperature sensors configured to sense an exterior temperature, for example, an ambient temperature of an outdoors environment around the multi-sensor. Additionally or alternatively, some implementations include one or more of an infrared sensor or infrared sensors, a cellular communication circuit, and a GPS module.