VEHICLE SUNROOF WITH SWITCHABLE GLAZING AND SIDE-FIRING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    1.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE SUNROOF WITH SWITCHABLE GLAZING AND SIDE-FIRING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME 有权
    具有可切换的玻璃和侧发光二极管的车辆SUNROO和/或其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160052446A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-25

    申请号:US14466217

    申请日:2014-08-22

    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a vehicle window (e.g., sunroof). Side-firing LEDs are provided between first and second substantially parallel substrates and emit light towards central regions of the window. A liquid-crystal inclusive switchable film is provided between the first and second substrates. The liquid crystals are sized such that light received from the LEDs is redirected in a direction substantially normal to major surfaces of the first and second substrates. The switchable film is operable in at least first and second modes, with the window in the first mode having a visible transmission of less than 1%, and with the window in the second mode having a visible transmission of 7-15%. The switchable film and the LEDs are operable independently of one another in connection with the LEDs emitting light and the switchable film controlling visible transmission therethrough.

    Abstract translation: 某些示例实施例涉及车窗(例如,天窗)。 在第一和第二基本上平行的基板之间提供侧面发光的LED,并向窗的中心区域发射光。 在第一和第二基板之间设置包含液晶的可切换膜。 液晶尺寸使得从LED接收的光在基本上垂直于第一和第二基板的主表面的方向上重定向。 可切换胶片可以在至少第一和第二模式下操作,其中第一模式中的窗口具有小于1%的可见透射率,并且第二模式中的窗口具有7-15%的可见透射率。 可切换薄膜和LED可以与发光的LED和可切换薄膜相互独立地操作,从而控制可见透射。

    VEHICLE SUNROOF WITH SWITCHABLE GLAZING AND SIDE-FIRING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    3.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE SUNROOF WITH SWITCHABLE GLAZING AND SIDE-FIRING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME 有权
    具有可切换的玻璃和侧发光二极管的车辆SUNROO和/或其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170072847A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US15356961

    申请日:2016-11-21

    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a vehicle window (e.g., sunroof). Side-firing LEDs are provided between first and second substantially parallel substrates and emit light towards central regions of the window. A liquid-crystal inclusive switchable film is provided between the first and second substrates. The liquid crystals are sized such that light received from the LEDs is redirected in a direction substantially normal to major surfaces of the first and second substrates. The switchable film is operable in at least first and second modes, with the window in the first mode having a visible transmission of less than 1%, and with the window in the second mode having a visible transmission of 7-15%. The switchable film and the LEDs are operable independently of one another in connection with the LEDs emitting light and the switchable film controlling visible transmission therethrough.

    Abstract translation: 某些示例实施例涉及车窗(例如,天窗)。 在第一和第二基本上平行的基板之间提供侧面发光的LED,并向窗的中心区域发射光。 在第一和第二基板之间设置包含液晶的可切换膜。 液晶尺寸使得从LED接收的光在基本上垂直于第一和第二基板的主表面的方向上重定向。 可切换胶片可以在至少第一和第二模式下操作,其中第一模式中的窗口具有小于1%的可见透射率,并且第二模式中的窗口具有7-15%的可见透射率。 可切换薄膜和LED可以与发光的LED和可切换薄膜相互独立地操作,从而控制可见透射。

    EMBEDDED LED ASSEMBLY WITH OPTIONAL BEAM STEERING OPTICAL ELEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS, AND/OR METHODS
    5.
    发明申请
    EMBEDDED LED ASSEMBLY WITH OPTIONAL BEAM STEERING OPTICAL ELEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS, AND/OR METHODS 有权
    嵌入式LED组件与可选光束转向光学元件及相关产品和/或方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140098553A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US13644567

    申请日:2012-10-04

    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to laminated LED arrays, products including such laminated LED arrays, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, LEDs may be disposed on a flexible sheet and chained together in an array. An optional beam steering optical element may be used to help redirect the light, even when the LED arrays are disposed on a curved surface and/or at an angle that is not parallel to the intended observer's line of sight. Doing so advantageously makes it possible to ensure that a substantial portion of the axis of the light produced by embedded LEDs coincides with the front-to-rear axis of a vehicle, while still allowing for different angles of the back light for different implementations. Such techniques advantageously may be used in connection with Center High Mount Stop Lamps (CHMSLs); tail lights for cars, trucks, and other vehicles; and/or the like.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及层压LED阵列,包括这种层叠LED阵列的产品和/或制造它们的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中,LED可以设置在柔性片材上并且以阵列方式链接在一起。 即使当LED阵列设置在弯曲表面上和/或以不与预期观察者的视线平行的角度时,也可以使用可选的光束转向光学元件来帮助重定向光。 这样做有利地使得可以确保嵌入式LED产生的光的大部分轴线与车辆的前后轴线重合,同时仍然允许背光的不同角度用于不同的实施方式。 这种技术有利地可以与中心高安装停止灯(CHMSL)结合使用; 汽车,卡车和其他车辆的尾灯; 和/或类似物。

    SWITCHABLE WINDOW HAVING LOW EMISSIVITY (LOW-E) COATING AS CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    7.
    发明申请
    SWITCHABLE WINDOW HAVING LOW EMISSIVITY (LOW-E) COATING AS CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME 有权
    具有作为导电层的低电感(LOW-E)涂层和/或其制造方法的可切换窗

    公开(公告)号:US20140176836A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13726248

    申请日:2012-12-24

    Abstract: A switchable window includes: first and second substrates (e.g., glass substrates); a liquid crystal inclusive layer (e.g., PDLC layer) disposed between at least the first and the second substrates; and a low-E coating provided between at least the liquid crystal inclusive layer and the first substrate. Voltage is applied to the liquid crystal inclusive layer via the low-E coating and a substantially transparent conductive coating which are on opposite sides of the liquid crystal inclusive layer. By adjusting voltage applied to at least part of the liquid crystal inclusive layer, the window is selectively switchable between at least first and second states with different visible light transmissions.

    Abstract translation: 可切换窗口包括:第一和第二基板(例如,玻璃基板); 设置在至少第一和第二基板之间的包括液晶的层(例如PDLC层); 以及在至少含液晶层和第一基板之间提供的低E涂层。 电压通过低E涂层和基本上透明的导电涂层施加到包含液晶的层,该涂层位于包含液晶层的相对侧上。 通过调节施加到至少部分含液晶层的电压,窗口可以在具有不同的可见光透射的至少第一和第二状态之间选择性地切换。

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