ELECTRO-OPTIC ELEMENT
    23.
    发明申请
    ELECTRO-OPTIC ELEMENT 审中-公开
    电光元件

    公开(公告)号:US20170068143A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US15353084

    申请日:2016-11-16

    Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly with a mirror element having a curved or rounded edge on the first surface that is fully observable from the front of the assembly, a complex peripheral ring, and a user interface with switches and sensors that activate and configure pre-defined function(s) or device(s) of the assembly in response to the user input applied to the user interface. The mirror element is supported by a hybrid carrier co-molded of at least two materials, a portion of which is compressible between the housing shell and an edge of the mirror element. The peripheral ring may include multiple bands. Electrical communications between the electronic circuitry, the mirror element, and the user interface utilize connectors configured to exert a low contact force, onto the mirror element, limited in part by the strength of adhesive affixing the EC element to an element of the housing of the assembly.

    Abstract translation: 一种车辆后视组件,其具有在第一表面上具有弯曲或圆形边缘的镜子元件,其从组件的前部完全可观察到,复杂的外围环以及具有激活和配置预定义功能的开关和传感器的用户界面 响应于应用于用户界面的用户输入,组件的设备或设备。 镜元件由由至少两种材料共模塑的混合载体支撑,其一部分在壳体壳体和镜子元件的边缘之间是可压缩的。 外围环可以包括多个带。 电子电路,镜子元件和用户界面之间的电气通信利用被配置为在镜子元件上施加低接触力的连接部分地被将EC元件固定到壳体的元件的粘合剂的强度部分地限制 部件。

    Thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements
    24.
    发明授权
    Thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements 有权
    薄膜涂层,电光元件和结合这些元件的组件

    公开(公告)号:US09529214B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-27

    申请号:US14511728

    申请日:2014-10-10

    Abstract: An electro-optic element comprises a first substrate, including first and second surfaces. The first substrate contains at least a first layer of electrically conductive material that is deposited on the second surface and is substantially transparent. The element also comprises a second substrate including third and fourth surfaces, the second substrate containing a second layer of electrically conductive material deposited on the third surface. The first and second substrates are disposed in a parallel and spaced-apart relationship to define a gap between the second and third surfaces, the gap containing an electro-optic medium, and each substrate with a width and a height such that the ratio of width to height is less than or equal to 2. In addition, the element is configured such that a relative darkening timing factor substantially across the element is less than a factor of 3.

    Abstract translation: 电光元件包括包括第一和第二表面的第一基底。 第一衬底包含至少第一层导电材料,其沉积在第二表面上并且基本上是透明的。 元件还包括包括第三和第四表面的第二衬底,第二衬底包含沉积在第三表面上的第二层导电材料。 第一和第二基板以平行和间隔的关系设置,以限定第二和第三表面之间的间隙,包含电光介质的间隙,以及具有宽度和高度的每个基板,使得宽度 高度小于或等于2.另外,元件被配置为使得基本上跨过该元件的相对变暗时序因子小于3倍。

    Multi-zone mirrors
    25.
    发明授权
    Multi-zone mirrors 有权
    多区镜

    公开(公告)号:US09274394B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US14155659

    申请日:2014-01-15

    Abstract: A multi-zone reflector having an opaque zone and a transflective zone. The reflector includes a supporting base, a lower reflecting layer disposed adjacent the supporting base, and an upper reflecting layer extending over the opacifying layer and the transflective zone of the reflector. The lower reflecting layer substantially completely covers the transflective zone, and the opacifying layer is disposed substantially outside the transflective zone adjacent to the lower reflecting layer. Over at least a portion of the transflective zone, the upper and lower reflecting layers have a common surface.

    Abstract translation: 具有不透明区域和透反射区域的多区域反射器。 反射器包括支撑基座,邻近支撑基底设置的下反射层,以及在反光体的遮光层和透反射区域上延伸的上反射层。 下反射层基本上完全覆盖透反射区域,并且遮光层基本上设置在邻近下反射层的透反射区域的外侧。 在透反射区域的至少一部分上,上反射层和下反射层具有共同的表面。

    BUFFER PRE-ACTIVATION FOR ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240295788A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-05

    申请号:US18663298

    申请日:2024-05-14

    CPC classification number: G02F1/163 G02F1/1514

    Abstract: An electrochromic device, system using, and method for, which may pre-activate a buffer is disclosed. The electrochromic device may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrochromic medium. The second substrate may be disposed in apart relationship with the first substrate. The first and second electrodes may be associated with the first and second substrates, respectively. The electrochromic medium may be disposed between the first and second electrodes. Further, the electrochromic medium may comprise electrochromic materials and a redox buffer. Each of the electrochromic materials and the buffer may be operable between activated and deactivated states. The electrochromic device may be configured to apply a voltage to substantially pre-activate the buffer and hold the buffer in this state prior to substantially activating the electrochromic materials, thereby decreasing the response time of the electrochromic device upon activation.

    ELECTRO-OPTIC ELEMENT
    29.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220206353A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-30

    申请号:US17566747

    申请日:2021-12-31

    Abstract: An improved electro-optic element is disclosed. The electro-optic element may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and/or an electro-active medium. The first electrode may be associated with a surface of the first substrate. Likewise, the second electrode may be associated with a surface of the second substrate. The first and second substrates may be disposed in a substantially parallel, spaced apart relationship relative one another such that the first and second electrode face one another. The electro-active medium may be disposed between the first and second electrodes. Additionally, each of the first and second electrodes may comprise a conductive mesh and a layer. The layer may be electrically conductive and associated with an inner side of the mesh. Accordingly, the layer may serve as a lateral electrical distributor such that the electrical potential may be substantially uniform across the electrode.

    MULTI-REGION ELECTRO-OPTIC ELEMENT
    30.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210323476A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-21

    申请号:US17232582

    申请日:2021-04-16

    Abstract: An electro-optic element having multiple regions is disclosed. The electro-optic element comprises an electro-optic medium disposed between two electrodes. Further, the electro-optic medium is operable between activated and un-activated states based, at least in part, on exposure to an electrical potential. In some embodiments, in response to an electrical potential of a first polarity, the electro-optic medium may be substantially activated in one region and substantially un-activated in another region. In response to an electrical potential of a second polarity opposite the first polarity, the electro-optic medium may be substantially activated in both regions. In other embodiments, the electro-optic medium is operably activated such that electro-optic medium is activated in one region and un-activated in another region, regardless of polarity.

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