公开(公告)号：US11067869B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16386096

申请日：2019-04-16

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen C. Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Erich R. Klawuhn ,  Trevor Frank ,  Douglas Silkwood

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G09G3/19 ,  G09G3/38 ,  H04N9/16 ,  G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24 ,  H04L12/46 ,  E06B3/67 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations. Also described are self-meshing networks for electrochromic windows.

公开(公告)号：US20210200049A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-01

申请号：US16949703

申请日：2020-11-11

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Robert T. Rozbicki ,  Bruce Baxter ,  Trevor Frank

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G01N21/958

Abstract: Portable apparatus for identifying and mitigating defects in electronic devices disposed on substrates or windows are disclosed herein. Such defects can be visually perceived by the end user. The substrates or windows may include flat panel displays, photovoltaic windows, electrochromic devices, and the like, particularly electrochromic windows.

公开(公告)号：US10901286B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US16560805

申请日：2019-09-04

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Ronald M. Parker ,  Yashraj Bhatnagar ,  Trevor Frank ,  Travis D. Wilbur ,  Stephen C. Brown

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/161 ,  B32B17/10 ,  E06B3/663 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/155 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/62

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.

公开(公告)号：US10690540B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US14998019

申请日：2015-10-06

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Clark Brown ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Jason Zedlitz ,  Trevor Frank ,  Jue Wang ,  Alexander Rumer ,  Dennis Mullins ,  Kevin Kaneshiro

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/04 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G02F1/163

Abstract: Various implementations relate generally to a multi-sensor device. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device including a ring of radially-oriented photosensors. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device that is orientation-independent with respect to a central axis of the ring. Some implementations of the multi-sensor devices described herein also include one or more additional sensors. For example, some implementations include an axially-directed photosensor. Some implementations also can include one or more temperature sensors configured to sense an exterior temperature, for example, an ambient temperature of an outdoors environment around the multi-sensor. Additionally or alternatively, some implementations can include a temperature sensor configured to sense an interior temperature within the multi-sensor device. Particular implementations provide, characterize, or enable a compact form factor. Particular implementations provide, characterize, or enable a multi-sensor device requiring little or no wiring, and in some such instances, little or no invasion, perforation or reconstruction of a building or other structure on which the multi-sensor device is mounted.

公开(公告)号：US10234596B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US15513535

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Trevor Frank ,  Alexander Rumer ,  Brandon Tinianov ,  James Fox ,  Douglas S. Silkwood ,  Erich R. Klawuhn

IPC: G01W1/12 ,  G01W1/02 ,  G01J5/00

Abstract: Certain aspects pertain to a cloud detector comprising a first detector module directed to a first region of the sky and a second detector module directed to a second region of the sky. Each detector module has a tube enclosing one or more sensing elements. The one or more sensing elements of the first detector module are configured to take weather condition readings from the first region of the sky. The one or more sensing elements of the second detector module are configured to take weather condition readings from the second region of the sky. In one aspect, the cloud detector is configured to detect cloud cover based on these weather condition readings. In some cases, the one or more sensing elements comprise an infrared radiation detector (e.g., thermopile) for measuring infrared radiation intensity and a photosensor element for measuring sunlight intensity.

公开(公告)号：US10221612B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-05

申请号：US15528071

申请日：2015-11-24

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Loy Purdy ,  Ronald M. Parker ,  Trevor Frank ,  Scott Schmidt

IPC: E06B3/66 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B3/663 ,  E06B3/677 ,  E06B3/64 ,  E06B7/02 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/153

Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to methods, structures, tools, installation systems, etc. for retrofitting a new electrochromic window in a pre-existing window recess. In many cases, the new electrochromic window is installed parallel to a lite of a pre-existing window, with the resulting structure including the new electrochromic window, the pre-existing window, and a pocket that forms between them. Installation of a new electrochromic window in tandem with a pre-existing window results in many benefits including improved insulation (e.g., due to the presence of the additional air pocket(s) and lite(s)), improved climate control (e.g., due to the ability to control the amount of sunlight entering the building via the electrochromic window), and enhanced aesthetics.

公开(公告)号：US20190032195A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US16150168

申请日：2018-10-02

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Disha Mehtani ,  Sridhar Karthik Kailasam ,  Trevor Frank ,  Todd William Martin ,  Jason Satern ,  Que Anh Song Nguyen ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Martin John Neumann ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  H01J37/34

Abstract: Described are methods of fabricating lithium sputter targets, lithium sputter targets, associated handling apparatus, and sputter methods including lithium targets. Various embodiments address adhesion of the lithium metal target to a support structure, avoiding and/or removing passivating coatings formed on the lithium target, uniformity of the lithium target as well as efficient cooling of lithium during sputtering. Target configurations used to compensate for non-uniformities in sputter plasma are described. Modular format lithium tiles and methods of fabrication are described. Rotary lithium sputter targets are also described.

公开(公告)号：US10180606B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US15228992

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dennis Mullins ,  Trevor Frank ,  Jason Satern ,  Travis D. Wilbur ,  Mark Sawyer

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/42 ,  H01R25/14

Abstract: This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows. A smart window may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a window unit includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. A wire assembly may be attached to the edge of the insulated glass unit and may include wires in electrical communication with electrodes of the optically switchable pane. A floating connector may be attached to a distal end of the wire assembly. The floating connector may include a flange and a nose, with two holes in the flange for affixing the floating connector to a first frame. The nose may include a terminal face that present two exposed contacts of opposite polarity. Pre-wired spacers improve fabrication efficiency and seal integrity of insulated glass units. Electrical connection systems include those embedded in the secondary seal of the insulated glass unit.

公开(公告)号：US20180196325A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15868748

申请日：2018-01-11

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Ronald M. Parker ,  Yashraj Bhatnagar ,  Trevor Frank ,  Travis D. Wilbur ,  Stephen C. Brown

IPC: G02F1/163

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  B32B17/10055 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  B32B17/10513 ,  E06B3/66304 ,  E06B3/66314 ,  E06B3/66328 ,  E06B3/66333 ,  E06B3/66352 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B2003/6638 ,  E06B2003/66385 ,  E06B2009/247 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/6205

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.

公开(公告)号：US09897888B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US14823969

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: View Inc.

Inventor： Yashraj Bhatnagar ,  Trevor Frank ,  Fabian Strong ,  Sridhar Kailasam ,  Robert Babcock ,  Ronald M. Parker ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/161 ,  B32B17/10 ,  E06B3/663

CPC classification number: G02F1/161 ,  B32B17/10055 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  B32B17/10513 ,  E06B3/66314 ,  E06B3/66328 ,  E06B3/66352 ,  E06B2003/6638 ,  E06B2003/66385 ,  Y10T403/55 ,  Y10T403/7018

Abstract: This disclosure provides spacers for smart windows. In one aspect, a window assembly includes a first substantially transparent substrate having an optically switchable device on a surface of the first substrate. The optically switchable device includes electrodes. A first electrode of the electrodes has a length about the length of a side of the optically switchable device. The window assembly further includes a second substantially transparent substrate a metal spacer between the first and the second substrates. The metal spacer has a substantially rectangular cross section, with one side of the metal spacer including a recess configured to accommodate the length of the first electrode such that there is no contact between the first electrode and the metal spacer. A primary seal material bonds the first substrate to the metal spacer and bonds the second substrate to the metal spacer.