Electrochromic device and method

Details Electrochromic device and method Electrochromic device and method

1998-06-01

2000-10-10

Epps, Georgia

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

359265, 359275, G02F 1153

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061307726

ABSTRACT:
Electrochromic device and method. In one disclosed embodiment, an electrochromic coating is applied to a light transmissive substrate, and a first control voltage is generated in accordance with the amount of light impinging upon the substrate. That control voltage is applied to the electrochromic coating to decrease the transmittance of the substrate as the light increases. Ambient light conditions are monitored to provide a second control voltage which is applied to the electrochromic coating to decrease the transmittance of the substrate when the ambient light falls below a predetermined level, e.g. at night. In other disclosed embodiments, the electrochromic coating is applied to the lenses of a pair of glasses and to a lamp shade, with photovoltaic cells for controlling the transmittance of the coating in accordance with the amount of impinging light.

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