Various embodiments herein relate to networks of electrochromic windows. The networks may be configured in particular ways to minimize the likelihood that the windows on the network draw more power than can be provided. The network may include particular hardware components that provide additional power to windows as needed. The network may also be configured to adjust how the windows therein transition to prevent overloading the network. The techniques described herein can be used to design networks of electrochromic windows that are undersized when considering the amount of power that would be needed to simultaneously transition all the windows on the network using normal transition parameters, while still allowing simultaneous transitions to occur.

Various embodiments herein relate to networks of electrochromic windows. The networks may be configured in particular ways to minimize the likelihood that the windows on the network draw more power than can be provided. The network may include particular hardware components that provide additional power to windows as needed. The network may also be configured to adjust how the windows therein transition to prevent overloading the network. The techniques described herein can be used to design networks of electrochromic windows that are undersized when considering the amount of power that would be needed to simultaneously transition all the windows on the network using normal transition parameters, while still allowing simultaneous transitions to occur.

A smart window configured to transition between a substantially transparent state and a dimmed state. The smart window includes a first substantially transparent conductive layer; an ion storage layer on the first substantially transparent conductive layer; an electrolyte layer on a side of the ion storage layer away from the first substantially transparent conductive layer; an electrochromic layer on a side of the electrolyte layer away from the ion storage layer; a second substantially transparent conductive layer on a side of the electrochromic layer away from the electrolyte layer; and an antenna layer configured to receive wireless power transmissions to provide energy for the smart window to transition between the substantially transparent state and the dimmed state. An orthographic projection of the electrochromic layer on the first substantially transparent conductive layer substantially covers an orthographic projection of the antenna layer on the first substantially transparent conductive layer.

A control method for the an electrochromic device includes: determining whether a current transmittance of the electrochromic device reaches a preset transmittance; when determining that the current transmittance does not reach the preset transmittance, controlling an external power supply to perform a first mode charging and discharging on the electrochromic device until the current transmittance reaches the preset transmittance; when determining that the current transmittance reaches the preset transmittance, suspending the charging and discharging, and continuously monitoring whether a current open circuit potential of the electrochromic device is within a preset open circuit potential threshold range; and if the current open circuit potential is not within the preset open circuit potential threshold range, controlling the external power supply to perform a second mode charging and discharging on the electrochromic device to enable the current open circuit potential to be continuously within the preset open circuit potential threshold range.

A control method for the an electrochromic device includes: determining whether a current transmittance of the electrochromic device reaches a preset transmittance; when determining that the current transmittance does not reach the preset transmittance, controlling an external power supply to perform a first mode charging and discharging on the electrochromic device until the current transmittance reaches the preset transmittance; when determining that the current transmittance reaches the preset transmittance, suspending the charging and discharging, and continuously monitoring whether a current open circuit potential of the electrochromic device is within a preset open circuit potential threshold range; and if the current open circuit potential is not within the preset open circuit potential threshold range, controlling the external power supply to perform a second mode charging and discharging on the electrochromic device to enable the current open circuit potential to be continuously within the preset open circuit potential threshold range.

Various embodiments herein relate to networks of electrochromic windows. The networks may be configured in particular ways to minimize the likelihood that the windows on the network draw more power than can be provided. The network may include particular hardware components that provide additional power to windows as needed. The network may also be configured to adjust how the windows therein transition to prevent overloading the network. The techniques described herein can be used to design networks of electrochromic windows that are undersized when considering the amount of power that would be needed to simultaneously transition all the windows on the network using normal transition parameters, while still allowing simultaneous transitions to occur.

Various embodiments herein relate to networks of electrochromic windows. The networks may be configured in particular ways to minimize the likelihood that the windows on the network draw more power than can be provided. The network may include particular hardware components that provide additional power to windows as needed. The network may also be configured to adjust how the windows therein transition to prevent overloading the network. The techniques described herein can be used to design networks of electrochromic windows that are undersized when considering the amount of power that would be needed to simultaneously transition all the windows on the network using normal transition parameters, while still allowing simultaneous transitions to occur.

The embodiments herein relate to methods for controlling an optical transition and the ending tint state of an optically switchable device, and optically switchable devices configured to perform such methods. In various embodiments, non-optical (e.g., electrical) feedback is used to help control an optical transition. The feedback may be used for a number of different purposes. In many implementations, the feedback is used to control an ongoing optical transition. In some embodiments a transfer function is used calibrate optical drive parameters to control the tinting state of optically switching devices.

The embodiments herein relate to methods for controlling an optical transition and the ending tint state of an optically switchable device, and optically switchable devices configured to perform such methods. In various embodiments, non-optical (e.g., electrical) feedback is used to help control an optical transition. The feedback may be used for a number of different purposes. In many implementations, the feedback is used to control an ongoing optical transition. In some embodiments a transfer function is used calibrate optical drive parameters to control the tinting state of optically switching devices.

The present disclosure provides an anti-glare device, a control method and a vehicle. The anti-glare device includes a sensing circuit, a driving circuit and an electrically-controlled color-variable thin film. The sensing circuit is configured to acquire status information about the vehicle in a running state. The driving circuit is configured to generate a driving signal for the electrically-controlled color-variable thin film in accordance with the status information. The electrically-controlled color-variable thin film is arranged on a front windshield of the vehicle and configured to change a transmittance to external light beam in accordance with the driving signal.