CONTROLLING TRANSITIONS IN OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20160124283A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-05

    申请号:US14993822

    申请日:2016-01-12

    Applicant: View, Inc.

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling transitions in an optically switchable device. In one aspect, a controller for a tintable window may include a processor, an input for receiving output signals from sensors, and instructions for causing the processor to determine a level of tint of the tintable window, and an output for controlling the level of tint in the tintable window. The instructions may include a relationship between the received output signals and the level of tint, with the relationship employing output signals from an exterior photosensor, an interior photosensor, an occupancy sensor, an exterior temperature sensor, and a transmissivity sensor. In some instances, the controller may receive output signals over a network and/or be interfaced with a network, and in some instances, the controller may be a standalone controller that is not interfaced with a network.

    MULTIPURPOSE CONTROLLER FOR MULTISTATE WINDOWS
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    发明申请
    MULTIPURPOSE CONTROLLER FOR MULTISTATE WINDOWS 有权
    多用途WINDOWS多用途控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20140160550A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-12

    申请号:US13968258

    申请日:2013-08-15

    Applicant: View, Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 描述了具有可控光学转换的窗口的“智能”控制器。 具有多种功能的控制器可以感应和适应当地的环境条件。 这里描述的控制器可以与建筑物管理系统(BMS)集成,以大大提高BMS在管理建筑物中的本地环境的有效性。 控制器可以具有一个,两个,三个或更多个功能,例如为智能窗口供电,确定智能窗口的百分比透射率,尺寸和/或温度,从而在控制器和单独的通信节点之间提供无线通信等。

    SPACERS AND CONNECTORS FOR INSULATED GLASS UNITS

    公开(公告)号:US20240427210A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-26

    申请号:US18671863

    申请日:2024-05-22

    Applicant: View, Inc.

    Abstract: This disclosure describes insulated glass units (IGUs) that incorporate electrochromic devices. More specifically, this disclosure focuses on different configurations available for providing an electrical connection to the interior region of an IGU. In many cases, an IGU includes two panes separated by a spacer. The spacer defines an interior region of the IGU and an exterior region of the IGU. Often, the electrochromic device positioned on the pane does not extend past the spacer, and some electrical connection must be provided to supply power from the exterior of the IGU to the electrochromic device on the interior of the IGU. In some embodiments, the spacer includes one or more holes (e.g, channels, mouse holes, other holes, etc.) through which an electrical connection (e.g., wires, busbar leads, etc.) may pass to provide power to the electrochromic device.

    Controlling transitions in optically switchable devices

    公开(公告)号:US11829045B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US17444010

    申请日:2021-07-29

    Applicant: View, Inc.

    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure concern controllers and control methods for applying a drive voltage to bus bars of optically switchable devices such as electrochromic devices. Such devices are often provided on windows such as architectural glass. In certain embodiments, the applied drive voltage is controlled in a manner that efficiently drives an optical transition over the entire surface of the electrochromic device. The drive voltage is controlled to account for differences in effective voltage experienced in regions between the bus bars and regions proximate the bus bars. Regions near the bus bars experience the highest effective voltage. In some cases, feedback may be used to monitor an optical transition. In these or other cases, a group of optically switchable devices may transition together over a particular duration to achieve approximately uniform tint states over time during the transition.

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