公开(公告)号：US12013622B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US17934418

申请日：2022-09-22

Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.

Inventor： Yigang Wang ,  Jean-Christophe Giron ,  Bryan D. Greer ,  Sebastian Marius Sarrach ,  Thomas Doublein

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2001/1552

Abstract: An electrochemical device and method of forming said device is disclosed. The method can include providing a substrate and stack overlying the substrate. The stack can include a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate, a cathodic electrochemical layer over the first transparent conductive layer, an anodic electrochemical layer over the electrochromic layer, and a second transparent conductive layer overlying the anodic electrochemical layer. The method can include depositing an insulating layer over the stack and determining a first pattern for the second transparent conductive layer. The first pattern can include a first region and a second region. The first region and the second region can be the same material. The method can include patterning the first region of the second transparent conductive layer without removing the material from the first region. The first region can have a first resistivity and the second region can have a second resistivity.

公开(公告)号：US11330060B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-10

申请号：US16127777

申请日：2018-09-11

Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.

Inventor： Bryan D. Greer ,  Troy Liebl ,  David Buszmann

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/28 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L12/403 ,  G06F1/3234 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24

Abstract: A system can include a non-light-emitting, variable transmission device a controller coupled and configured to provide power to the first non-light-emitting, variable transmission device; and a router configured to provide power and control signals to the first controller. In an aspect, the controller includes a first connector; the router includes a second connector; and a cable including a third connector and a fourth connector at different ends of the cable. The first and third connectors are coupled to each other, and the second and fourth connectors are coupled to each other. In another aspect, the system can include other non-light-emitting, variable transmission devices and controllers. The system can be configured to perform a method of controlling the system that includes determining power requirements for the controllers and allocating power to the controllers corresponding to the power requirements.

公开(公告)号：US20160202591A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US15075842

申请日：2016-03-21

Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.

Inventor： Bryan D. Greer

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/153

CPC classification number: G02F1/1533 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/163

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention is a substrate comprising multiple, independently controllable electrochromic zones, wherein each of the electrochromic zones share a common, continuous bus bar. In one embodiment, of the electrochromic zones are not completely isolated from each other. In another embodiment, each of the electrochromic zones have the same surface area. In another embodiment, each of the electrochromic zones have a different surface area.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面是一种包含多个可独立控制的电致变色区的衬底，其中每一个电致变色区共享共​​同的连续母线。 在一个实施例中，电致变色区域之间没有彼此完全隔离。 在另一个实施方案中，每个电致变色区具有相同的表面积。 在另一个实施方案中，每个电致变色区具有不同的表面积。

公开(公告)号：US09142945B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13910911

申请日：2013-06-05

Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.

Inventor： Mark O. Snyker ,  Jean-Christophe Giron ,  Bryan D. Greer ,  Jerome Korus ,  Rino Messere ,  Cliff Taylor

IPC: H02G3/22 ,  E06B3/667 ,  G02F1/161

CPC classification number: H02G3/22 ,  E06B3/667 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: An insulated glazing unit is provided. The unit includes a spacer frame separating a pair of substrates. The spacer frame has a length and a width transverse to the length. The unit further includes a conductive element passing through the width of the spacer frame. The unit further includes a first conductive component within the spacer frame. The first conductive component is in electrical communication with the conductive element. The conductive element is adapted for electrical communication with a second conductive component on a side of the width of the spacer frame opposite the first conductive component.

Abstract translation: 提供了绝缘的玻璃窗单元。 该单元包括分隔一对基板的间隔框架。 间隔框架具有横向于长度的长度和宽度。 该单元还包括穿过间隔框架的宽度的导电元件。 该单元还包括间隔框架内的第一导电部件。 第一导电部件与导电元件电连通。 所述导电元件适于与所述间隔框架的与所述第一导电部件相对的宽度侧的第二导电部件电连通。

公开(公告)号：US09091898B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14584559

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.

Inventor： Bryan D. Greer ,  Erik J. Bjornard

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/163

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/1523

Abstract: A control device for controlling the transmittance of an electrochromic device includes a power source, an electrical load sensing circuit, and a processor electrically coupled to the electrical load sensing circuit and a power source. The processor is configured to receive a measured electrical load value from the electrical load sensing circuit indicating an electrical property of the electrochromic device, further configured to control one or more properties of the electrochromic device by controlling the amount of current or voltage supplied from the power source to the electrochromic device, and yet further configured to vary a property of the electrochromic device while maintaining the electrochromic device at a substantially consistent transmissivity.

Abstract translation: 用于控制电致变色装置的透射率的控制装置包括电源，电负载感测电路和电耦合到电负载感测电路和电源的处理器。 处理器被配置为从电负载感测电路接收指示电致变色装置的电性能的测量的电负载值，其进一步被配置为通过控制从电力供应的电流或电压的量来控制电致变色器件的一个或多个特性 并且还被配置为改变电致变色器件的性质，同时将电致变色器件保持在基本一致的透射率。

公开(公告)号：US20150092259A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14043214

申请日：2013-10-01

Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.

Inventor： Bryan D. Greer ,  Louis J. Podbelski ,  Helen Sanders

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  F21V23/04

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B2009/2411 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  F21S19/005 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21V33/006 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of controlling a plurality of independently controllable sections of one or more electrochromic devices belonging to a common interior space to provide lighting having a substantially color neutral or aesthetically pleasing spectrum to the interior space. The method comprises receiving a desired illuminance input indicating an amount of lighting desired in the interior space, and a neutral lighting input indicating a quantifiable amount of the sections of the electrochromic devices to be set to a high transmittance state. One or more sections of the electrochromic devices are selected in accordance with the neutral lighting input. The selected sections of the electrochromic device are set to the high transmittance state. The one or more electrochromic devices collectively transmit an amount of light into the interior space in accordance with the desired illuminance input.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种控制属于公共内部空间的一个或多个电致变色装置的多个独立可控部分的方法，以向内部空间提供具有基本上色彩中性或美观的光谱的照明。 该方法包括：接收指示内部空间中期望的光线的期望的照度输入，以及指示要设置为高透射率状态的电致变色器件的可定量量的中性点亮输入。 根据中性点亮输入选择电致变色装置的一个或多个部分。 电致变色器件的选定部分被设定为高透射率状态。 一个或多个电致变色装置根据期望的照度输入将一定量的光共同地传输到内部空间。

公开(公告)号：US08975789B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US14056399

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.

Inventor： Mark O. Snyker ,  Bryan D. Greer

IPC: H01B7/30 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/161 ,  H02G3/30 ,  H04B5/00 ,  E06B9/24

CPC classification number: H02G3/30 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2201/42 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: A system for providing an electrical interface across a sealed boundary may include a frame in sealed engagement with at least a portion of a substrate. The substrate may be in communication with an electrochromic device. The system may further include first and second conduits. The first conduit may be on a first side of the substrate and a second conduit may be on a second side of the substrate. The second conduit may be in communication with the first conduit through at least one of the seal, a space between the seal and the frame, and a space between the seal and the substrate.

Abstract translation: 用于在密封边界上提供电接口的系统可以包括与衬底的至少一部分密封接合的框架。 衬底可以与电致变色器件连通。 该系统还可以包括第一和第二导管。 第一导管可以在衬底的第一侧上，第二导管可以在衬底的第二侧上。 第二导管可以通过密封件，密封件和框架之间的空间中的至少一个以及密封件和基板之间的空间与第一管道连通。

公开(公告)号：US20140303788A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14244324

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: Pekka Hakkarainen ,  Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. ,  SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.

Inventor： Helen Sanders ,  Bryan D. Greer

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  E06B9/32 ,  H05B37/0209

Abstract: The disclosure of the present invention provides for a process for controlling the environmental settings of a building, including: providing a building management system capable of controlling one or more electrochromic devices at least one of (a) one or more automated window shades, and (b) one or more dimmable electric lights; receiving, at the building management system, a plurality of inputs related to (a) a time of day, (b) an occupancy status of the building, (c) a presence of a glare condition, and (d) an operating mode of an HVAC system of the building; and controlling, at the building management system, the status of at least one of the window shades, the lights and the electrochromic devices based on at least one of the plurality of inputs.

Abstract translation: 本发明的公开内容提供了一种用于控制建筑物的环境设置的方法，包括：提供能够控制一个或多个电致变色装置的建筑物管理系统，所述电致变色装置至少包括（a）一个或多个自动化窗帘和（ b）一个或多个可调光电灯; 在建筑物管理系统接收与（a）一天中的时间相关的多个输入，（b）建筑物的占用状态，（c）是否存在眩光状况，以及（d）操作模式 建筑物的暖通空调系统; 以及基于所述多个输入中的至少一个，在所述建筑物管理系统处控制所述窗帘，所述灯和所述电致变色装置中的至少一个的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140104667A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13650952

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.

Inventor： Bryan D. Greer ,  Erik Bjornard

IPC: G02F1/153

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/1523

Abstract: A control device for controlling the transmittance of an electrochromic device includes a power source, an electrical load sensing circuit, and a processor electrically coupled to the electrical load sensing circuit and a power source. The processor is configured to receive a measured electrical load value from the electrical load sensing circuit indicating an electrical property of the electrochromic device, further configured to control one or more properties of the electrochromic device by controlling the amount of current or voltage supplied from the power source to the electrochromic device, and yet further configured to vary a property of the electrochromic device while maintaining the electrochromic device at a substantially consistent transmissivity.

Abstract translation: 用于控制电致变色装置的透射率的控制装置包括电源，电负载感测电路和电耦合到电负载感测电路和电源的处理器。 处理器被配置为从电负载感测电路接收指示电致变色装置的电性能的测量的电负载值，其进一步被配置为通过控制从电力供应的电流或电压的量来控制电致变色器件的一个或多个特性 并且还被配置为改变电致变色器件的性质，同时将电致变色器件保持在基本一致的透射率。

公开(公告)号：US20140000191A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13929325

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.

Inventor： Mark O. Snyker ,  Robert Anglemier ,  Bryan D. Greer ,  Rino Messere ,  Jerome Korus ,  Erik Bjornard

IPC: E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/667

CPC classification number: E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/667 ,  Y10T403/553

Abstract: An insulative separation element bridges first and second conductive spacer ends of a spacer frame of an active or insulated glazing unit. The insulative separation element includes first and second outer sections dimensioned for placement into the first and second conductive spacer ends. The insulative separation element includes an intermediate section connecting the first and second outer sections. The intermediate section has opposing first and second faces dimensioned for abutment with and insulative separation of the first and second spacer ends, respectively.

Abstract translation: 绝缘分离元件桥接有源或绝缘玻璃窗单元的间隔框架的第一和第二导电间隔物端。 绝缘分离元件包括尺寸适于放置在第一和第二导电间隔件端部中的第一和第二外部部分。 绝缘分离元件包括连接第一和第二外部部分的中间部分。 中间部分具有相对的第一和第二表面，其尺寸分别用于与第一和第二间隔物端部邻接和绝缘分离。