公开(公告)号：US20080030836A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11713849

申请日：2007-03-05

申请人： William Tonar ,  John Anderson ,  Jeffrey Forgette ,  George Neuman ,  Gary Dozeman ,  David Cammenga ,  Henry Luten ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  Nelson Brummel ,  Lansen Perron

发明人： William Tonar ,  John Anderson ,  Jeffrey Forgette ,  George Neuman ,  Gary Dozeman ,  David Cammenga ,  Henry Luten ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  Nelson Brummel ,  Lansen Perron

IPC分类号： G02F1/155

CPC分类号： G02F1/155 ,  B60R1/084 ,  G02F1/157

摘要： Electro-optic elements are becoming commonplace in a number of vehicular and architectural applications. Various electro-optic element configurations provide variable transmittance and or variable reflectance for windows and mirrors. The present invention relates to various thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements.

摘要翻译： 电光元件在许多车辆和建筑应用中变得普遍。 各种电光元件配置为窗户和镜子提供可变的透射率和或可变的反射率。 本发明涉及各种薄膜涂层，电光元件和结合这些元件的组件。

公开(公告)号：US20060245026A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11477312

申请日：2006-06-29

申请人： William Tonar ,  David Cammenga ,  John Anderson ,  David Poll ,  George Neuman ,  Joel Stray ,  Bradley Busscher ,  Kenton Ypma

发明人： William Tonar ,  David Cammenga ,  John Anderson ,  David Poll ,  George Neuman ,  Joel Stray ,  Bradley Busscher ,  Kenton Ypma

IPC分类号： G02F1/15

CPC分类号： G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/161

摘要： The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same.

公开(公告)号：US20060077511A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11273176

申请日：2005-11-14

申请人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

发明人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

IPC分类号： G02F1/15

CPC分类号： E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/66366 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  Y10S359/90

摘要： An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

公开(公告)号：US20060018511A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US11231230

申请日：2005-09-20

申请人： Joseph Stam ,  Joh Bechtel ,  Spencer Reese ,  John Roberts ,  William Tonar ,  G. Poe ,  Douglas Newhouse

发明人： Joseph Stam ,  Joh Bechtel ,  Spencer Reese ,  John Roberts ,  William Tonar ,  G. Poe ,  Douglas Newhouse

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： B60Q1/18 ,  B60Q1/085 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q1/2603 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/056 ,  B60Q2300/112 ,  B60Q2300/114 ,  B60Q2300/116 ,  B60Q2300/122 ,  B60Q2300/134 ,  B60Q2300/142 ,  B60Q2300/144 ,  B60Q2300/21 ,  B60Q2300/312 ,  B60Q2300/314 ,  B60Q2300/32 ,  B60Q2300/322 ,  B60Q2300/331 ,  B60Q2300/332 ,  B60Q2300/3321 ,  B60Q2300/333 ,  B60Q2300/334 ,  B60Q2300/337 ,  B60Q2300/41 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/2027

摘要： A system and method of automatically controlling vehicle equipment includes an image sensor and a controller to generate control signals. The control signals are derived based on information obtained from the image sensor as well as other detected parameters pertaining to the detected light source(s), the vehicle having the inventive control system, and the ambient environment. The control circuit may simply turn certain vehicle equipment, for example exterior lights, on or off, or change the brightness, aim, focus, etc. to produce various beam patterns that maximize the illuminated area in front of the vehicle without causing excessive glare in the eyes of other drivers.

摘要翻译： 自动控制车辆设备的系统和方法包括：图像传感器和控制器，用于产生控制信号。 基于从图像传感器获得的信息以及与检测到的光源有关的其它检测到的参数，具有本发明的控制系统的车辆和周围环境导出控制信号。 控制电路可以简单地转动某些车辆设备，例如外部灯，打开或关闭，或者改变亮度，目标，焦点等，以产生使车辆前面的照明区域最大化的各种波束图案，而不会引起过度的眩光 其他司机的眼睛。

公开(公告)号：US20090200526A9

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US10085434

申请日：2002-02-28

申请人： William Tonar ,  Harlan Byker ,  Kathy Roberts ,  John Anderson ,  Kevin Ash

发明人： William Tonar ,  Harlan Byker ,  Kathy Roberts ,  John Anderson ,  Kevin Ash

IPC分类号： G02F1/00

CPC分类号： G02F1/1521 ,  G02F2001/1502 ,  G02F2001/1512

摘要： The present invention provides improved electrochromic layers, which comprise polymeric matrices with electrochromic solutions interspersed therein. Varying an electrical potential difference across a layer of the invention results in reversible variation in the transmittance of light across the layer because of electrochemical processes in the electrochromic solution of the layer. The invention further provides electrochromic devices, in which the electrochromic layers of the invention provide reversibly variable transmittance to light, and various apparatus in which the devices of the invention provide light-filtering or light-color modulation. Such apparatus include windows, including those for use inside and on the outside walls of buildings and in sunroofs for automobiles, and variable reflectance mirrors, especially rearview mirrors for automobiles.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了改进的电致变色层，其包含散布在其中的电致变色溶液的聚合物基质。 由于在层的电致变色溶液中的电化学过程，改变本发明的层之间的电势差导致穿过层的光的透射率的可逆变化。 本发明进一步提供了电致变色器件，其中本发明的电致变色层提供对光的可逆透射率，以及其中本发明的器件提供光过滤或光色调制的各种设备。 这种装置包括窗户，包括用于建筑物内部和外部墙壁以及用于汽车的天窗，以及可变反射镜，特别是用于汽车的后视镜。

公开(公告)号：US20070103763A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11616118

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

发明人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

IPC分类号： G02F1/15

CPC分类号： E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/66366 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  Y10S359/90

摘要： An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种电致变色窗组件，其包括第一基板和第二基板，该第一基板和第二基板通过窗框和间隔件与第一基板保持平行和间隔的关系。 窗户组件还包括安装在形成在第一和第二基板之间的气密室内的电致变色装置。 电致变色装置22可以安装成在作为外部基板的第一基板12和电致变色装置22之间提供空气室。 在基板12和14之间形成的至少一个室和电致变色装置22可以填充有诸如氩的绝缘气体。 还公开了用于制造用于结合到这种窗组件中的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了一种新颖的电致变色装置，其具有围绕电致变色装置的整个周边固定的电气总线夹。

公开(公告)号：US20070019296A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11526320

申请日：2006-09-25

申请人： Frederick Bauer ,  William Tonar ,  David Cammenga ,  John Anderson ,  David Poll ,  George Neuman ,  Joel Stray ,  Bradley Busscher ,  Kenton Ypma

发明人： Frederick Bauer ,  William Tonar ,  David Cammenga ,  John Anderson ,  David Poll ,  George Neuman ,  Joel Stray ,  Bradley Busscher ,  Kenton Ypma

IPC分类号： G02B5/08

CPC分类号： B60R1/088

摘要： Environmentally improved rearview mirror assemblies are provided which incorporate a reflective element with variable reflectance. In one embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of cadmium (Cd). In another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of lead (Pb). In yet another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of mercury (Hg). In a further embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of poly-vinyl-chloride (PVC). In yet a further embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of halogen producing chemicals such as bromine (Br).

摘要翻译： 提供了具有可变反射率的反射元件的环境改进的后视镜组件。 在一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含镉（Cd）。 在另一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含铅（Pb）。 在另一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含汞（Hg）。 在另一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含聚氯乙烯（PVC）。 在又一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含卤素生成化学品如溴（Br）。

公开(公告)号：US20060018512A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US11231232

申请日：2005-09-20

申请人： Joseph Stam ,  Jon Bechtel ,  Spencer Reese ,  John Roberts ,  William Tonar ,  G. Poe

发明人： Joseph Stam ,  Jon Bechtel ,  Spencer Reese ,  John Roberts ,  William Tonar ,  G. Poe

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06K9/00664 ,  B60Q1/085 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q1/18 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/056 ,  B60Q2300/112 ,  B60Q2300/114 ,  B60Q2300/116 ,  B60Q2300/122 ,  B60Q2300/134 ,  B60Q2300/142 ,  B60Q2300/144 ,  B60Q2300/21 ,  B60Q2300/312 ,  B60Q2300/314 ,  B60Q2300/32 ,  B60Q2300/322 ,  B60Q2300/332 ,  B60Q2300/3321 ,  B60Q2300/333 ,  B60Q2300/334 ,  B60Q2300/337 ,  B60Q2300/41 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/2027

摘要： A system and method of automatically controlling vehicle exterior lights including an image sensor and a controller to generate headlamp control signals.

摘要翻译： 一种自动控制车辆外部灯的系统和方法，包括图像传感器和控制器，以产生前照灯控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20050117193A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US11032642

申请日：2005-01-10

申请人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

发明人： David Poll ,  Kevin Ash ,  David Theiste ,  Thomas Guarr ,  William Tonar

IPC分类号： E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/663 ,  E06B3/67 ,  E06B9/264 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/07

CPC分类号： E06B9/264 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/66366 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  Y10S359/90

摘要： An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种电致变色窗组件，其包括第一基板和第二基板，其通过窗框和间隔件与第一基板保持平行和间隔的关系。 窗户组件还包括安装在形成在第一和第二基板之间的气密室内的电致变色装置。 电致变色装置22可以安装成在作为外部基板的第一基板12和电致变色装置22之间提供空气室。 在基板12和14之间形成的至少一个室和电致变色装置22可以填充有诸如氩的绝缘气体。 还公开了用于制造用于结合到这种窗组件中的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了一种新颖的电致变色装置，其具有围绕电致变色装置的整个周边固定的电气总线夹。

公开(公告)号：US20050007645A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10893594

申请日：2004-07-16

申请人： William Tonar ,  Jeffrey Forgette ,  John Anderson ,  Jon Bechtel ,  John Carter ,  Joseph Stam ,  David Cammenga

发明人： William Tonar ,  Jeffrey Forgette ,  John Anderson ,  Jon Bechtel ,  John Carter ,  Joseph Stam ,  David Cammenga

IPC分类号： B60Q1/26 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  H01L51/52 ,  G02F1/15

CPC分类号： B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B2027/0114 ,  G02F1/1506 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2001/1502 ,  G02F2001/1536 ,  G02F2201/34 ,  G02F2203/02 ,  H01L51/529

摘要： The inventive electrochromic mirror may be used in a vehicle rearview mirror assembly having a light source positioned behind the electrochromic mirror for selectively projecting light through the mirror. The electrochromic mirror includes front and rear spaced elements each having front and rear surfaces and being sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, a layer of transparent conductive material disposed on the rear surface of the front element, an electrochromic material is contained within the chamber, and a second electrode overlies the front surface of the rear element in contact with the electrochromic material. The second electrode includes a layer of reflective material and a partially transmissive coating of and is disposed over substantially all of the front surface of the rear element. The second electrode further includes a region in front of the light source that is at least partially transmissive.

摘要翻译： 本发明的电致变色镜可以用在车辆后视镜组件中，其具有位于电致变色镜后面的光源，用于选择性地将光投射通过反射镜。 电致变色镜包括前后分隔的元件，每个元件具有前表面和后表面并以间隔的关系密封地结合在一起以限定腔室，设置在前元件的后表面上的透明导电材料层，电致变色材料 包含在腔室内，第二电极覆盖与电致变色材料接触的后部元件的前表面。 第二电极包括反射材料层和部分透射涂层并且布置在后部元件的基本上所有前表面上。 第二电极还包括至少部分透射的在光源前面的区域。