Thermochromic window structures

Details Thermochromic window structures Thermochromic window structures

2007-09-04

2010-10-19

Hasan, Mohammed (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S265000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07817328

ABSTRACT:
An energy efficient, thermochromic device that may be used to allow sunlight or solar radiation into a building or structure when sunlight is absent or at high sun angles and substantially blocks solar radiation when sunlight is directly on the window.

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