公开(公告)号：WO2003084780A3

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：PCT/US2003/009976

申请日：2003-04-02

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： TONAR, William, L. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  TURNBULL, Robert, R. ,  HALL, Philip, B. ,  BUGNO, Mark, D. ,  WATSON, Alan, R.

IPC: G02F1/15

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror (110, 920) having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor (160, 234) for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the rear of the vehicle, an ambient sensor (232) for sensing levels of ambient light, a display (146, 170) positioned behind the partially transmissive, partially reflective portion of the reflector for displaying information therethrough; and a control circuit (230, 900) coupled to the sensors and the display. The control circuit determines whether daytime or nightime conditions are present as a function of the ambient light level sensed by the glare sensor to control a contrast ratio of light originating from the display and light reflecting from the partially transmissive, partially reflective area of the reflector.

公开(公告)号：WO2005042307A2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2004/036124

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  TONAR, William, L. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  KAR, Kevin, B.

Inventor： TONAR, William, L. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  KAR, Kevin, B.

IPC: B60R

CPC classification number: G02B1/18 ,  B60R1/088 ,  C03C17/3417 ,  C03C2217/71 ,  C03C2217/75 ,  C03C2217/948 ,  C03C2218/365 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F2201/50

Abstract: A variable reflectance rearview mirror for a vehicle, comprising: (a) a variable reflectance mirror element having a reflectivity that varies in response to an applied potential so as to exhibit at least a high reflectance state and a low reflectance state; (b) a self-cleaning, hydrophilic coating applied to a front surface of said mirror element; and (c) an acid resistant layer applied to a surface of the self-cleaning hydrophilic coating.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的可变反射后视镜，包括：（a）可变反射镜元件，其具有响应于施加电位而变化的反射率，以便呈现至少高反射率状态和低反射率状态; （b）施加到所述镜元件的前表面的自清洁亲水涂层; 和（c）施加到自清洁亲水涂层的表面上的耐酸层。

公开(公告)号：WO2006121659A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：PCT/US2006/016488

申请日：2006-05-01

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  TONAR, William, L. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  KAR, Kevin, B. ,  DOZENMAN, Gary, J. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  FROSTENSON, Brett, R.

Inventor： TONAR, William, L. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  KAR, Kevin, B. ,  DOZENMAN, Gary, J. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  FROSTENSON, Brett, R.

IPC: G02B5/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/0602

Abstract: A variable reflectance rearview mirror for a vehicle, comprising: (a) a variable reflectance mirror element having a reflectivity that varies in response to an applied potential so as to exhibit at least a high reflectance state and a low reflectance state; (b) a self- cleaning, hydrophilic coating (300) applied to a front surface of said mirror element having a controlled surface morphology (312).

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的可变反射后视镜，包括：（a）可变反射镜元件，其具有响应于施加电位而变化的反射率，以便呈现至少高反射率状态和低反射率状态; （b）施加到具有受控表面形态（312）的所述镜元件的前表面的自清洁亲水涂层（300）。

公开(公告)号：WO2003084780A2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：PCT/US2003/009976

申请日：2003-04-02

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： TONAR, William, L. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  TURNBULL, Robert, R. ,  HALL, Philip, B. ,  BUGNO, Mark, D. ,  WATSON, Alan, R.

IPC: B60R

CPC classification number: H04R1/08 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2669 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  C09K9/02 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V29/85 ,  F21V29/89 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B2027/0114 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F2001/1502 ,  G02F2001/1512 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G02F2203/09 ,  H01L23/49562 ,  H01L51/5237 ,  H01L51/5262 ,  H01L51/529 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror (110, 920) having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor (160, 234) for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the rear of the vehicle, an ambient sensor (232) for sensing levels of ambient light, a display (146, 170) positioned behind the partially transmissive, partially reflective portion of the reflector for displaying information therethrough; and a control circuit (230, 900) coupled to the sensors and the display. The control circuit determines whether daytime or nightime conditions are present as a function of the ambient light level sensed by the glare sensor to control a contrast ratio of light originating from the display and light reflecting from the partially transmissive, partially reflective area of the reflector.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，一种用于车辆的电致变色后视镜组件包括具有可变反射率的电致变色镜（110,920），用于感测朝向前部元件的光的水平的眩光传感器（160,234） 车辆的后部，用于感测环境光的水平的环境传感器（232），位于反射器的部分透射的部分反射部分后面的显示器（146,170），用于显示信息; 以及耦合到所述传感器和所述显示器的控制电路（230,900）。 控制电路根据由眩光传感器检测到的环境光水平的函数来确定日间或夜间条件是否存在，以控制来自显示器的光的对比度和从反射器的部分透射的部分反射区域反射的光。

公开(公告)号：WO2009020846A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/071875

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  BRUMMEL, Nelson, F. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  DOZEMAN, Gary, J. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  PERRON, Lansen, M. ,  POE, Bruce, G. ,  TONAR, William, L.

Inventor： ANDERSON, John, S. ,  BRUMMEL, Nelson, F. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  DOZEMAN, Gary, J. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  PERRON, Lansen, M. ,  POE, Bruce, G. ,  TONAR, William, L.

IPC: G02F1/155

CPC classification number: G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/083 ,  B60R1/085 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/108 ,  C03C17/36 ,  C03C17/3647 ,  C03C17/3649 ,  C03C17/3663 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F2201/34

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：WO2007103342A2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2007/005638

申请日：2007-03-05

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  VANDER ZWAAG, Scott, W.

Inventor： LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  VANDER ZWAAG, Scott, W.

IPC: G02F1/15

CPC classification number: G02F1/155 ,  B60R1/088 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/136204 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F2201/48

Abstract: An electrochromic element comprises a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a second substrate in spaced-apart relationship to the first substrate and having a third surface facing the second surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, and an electrochromic medium located between the first and second substrates, wherein the medium has a light transmittance that is variable upon application of an electric field thereto. The element further comprises a transparent electrode layer covering at least a portion of at least a select one of the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, and the fourth surface, wherein the transparent electrode layer comprises an insulator/metal/insulator stack. The materials utilized to construct the insulator/metal/insulator stack are selected to optimize optical and physical properties of the element such as reflectivity, color, electrical switch stability, and environmental durability.

Abstract translation: 电致变色元件包括具有第一表面和与第一表面相对的第二表面的第一基底，与第一基底隔开关系并具有面向第二表面的第三表面和与第三表面相对的第四表面的第二基底， 以及位于第一和第二基板之间的电致变色介质，其中所述介质具有在施加电场时可变的透光率。 该元件还包括覆盖第一表面，第二表面，第三表面和第四表面中的至少一个的至少一部分的透明电极层，其中透明电极层包括绝缘体/金属/绝缘体叠层 。 选择用于构造绝缘体/金属/绝缘体堆叠的材料以优化元件的光学和物理性质，例如反射率，颜色，电开关稳定性和环境耐久性。