G02F1/1523

METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPOSITION CAPABLE OF DIVERSIFYING COLORS
20210403730 · 2021-12-30 ·

Disclosed are a method of producing an electrochromic composition capable of diversifying colors, an electrochromic composition produced thereby, and an electrochromic device including the electrochromic composition. The electrochromic composition may be produced through a solution direct reaction using an electro-spray machine including two nozzles symmetrically inclined toward a central axis. The method may include preparing, respectively, a first coating composition comprising a first electrochromic compound and a second coating composition comprising a second electrochromic compound; loading, respectively, the first coating composition and the second composition into an electro-spray machine; spraying the first coating composition and the second coating composition under application of a voltage to the electro-spray device; and forming a electrochromic composition by reacting the first electrochromic compound with the second electrochromic compound during spraying.

THIN-FILM DEVICES AND FABRICATION

Thin-film devices, for example electrochromic devices for windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. Particular focus is given to methods of patterning optical devices. Various edge deletion and isolation scribes are performed, for example, to ensure the optical device has appropriate isolation from any edge defects. Methods described herein apply to any thin-film device having one or more material layers sandwiched between two thin film electrical conductor layers. The described methods create novel optical device configurations.

THIN-FILM DEVICES AND FABRICATION

Thin-film devices, for example electrochromic devices for windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. Particular focus is given to methods of patterning optical devices. Various edge deletion and isolation scribes are performed, for example, to ensure the optical device has appropriate isolation from any edge defects. Methods described herein apply to any thin-film device having one or more material layers sandwiched between two thin film electrical conductor layers. The described methods create novel optical device configurations.

Composite containing organic/metallic hybrid polymer and ionic liquid, electrochromic device in which same is used, and method for manufacturing said composite and device

The present invention relates to a composite having exceptional heat resistance and durability that exhibits quick response characteristics when used in an electrochromic device; an electrochromic device in which the composite is used; and a method for producing said composite and device. This composite contains an organic/metallic hybrid polymer that contains an organic ligand and a metal ion coordinated to the organic ligand, and an ionic liquid. The organic/metallic hybrid polymer forms ionic bonds with the ionic liquid. This electrochromic device comprises a first electrode, an electrochromic layer containing the composite, an electrolyte layer, and a second electrode.

FLEXIBLE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE

The embodiments relate to an electrochromic device having flexibility while achieving an excellent light transmission variable function based on the electrochromic principle. The electrochromic device comprises a light transmission variable structure interposed between a first base layer and a second base layer, wherein the light transmission variable structure comprises a first chromic layer and a second chromic layer, and the value of ΔTTd.sub.24 as defined in Equation (1) is 3% or less.

ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES USING TRANSPARENT MXENES

The present disclosure describes electrochromic devices comprising transparent conductive layer acting as an electrode, an active electrochromic film, an ion conductor, and an ion storage film at least one of which comprises at least one MXene material.

NON-INTRUSIVE DATA COLLECTION FOR NON-LIGHT-EMITTING VARIABLE TRANSMISSION DEVICES AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME
20220197101 · 2022-06-23 ·

A system can include a processor couple to the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices. The processor can be configured to receive a first data from the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices without sending a request, send a first request to collect a second data from the devices, determine whether either the second data is received or a first time-out frame is reached, if the second data is received before the first-time out frame is reached, then send a second request to collect a third data from the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices, and if the first-time out frame is reached before the second data is received, then requeue the first request for the second data and send the second request to collect the third data from the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices.

NON-INTRUSIVE DATA COLLECTION FOR NON-LIGHT-EMITTING VARIABLE TRANSMISSION DEVICES AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME
20220197101 · 2022-06-23 ·

A system can include a processor couple to the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices. The processor can be configured to receive a first data from the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices without sending a request, send a first request to collect a second data from the devices, determine whether either the second data is received or a first time-out frame is reached, if the second data is received before the first-time out frame is reached, then send a second request to collect a third data from the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices, and if the first-time out frame is reached before the second data is received, then requeue the first request for the second data and send the second request to collect the third data from the one or more non-light emitting, variable transmission devices.

MULTILAYER STRUCTURE, ELECTROCHROMIC CELL AND OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCORPORATING IT, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
20220187621 · 2022-06-16 ·

Disclosed is a multilayer structure for an electrochromic cell, to a electrochromic cell and an ophthalmic device incorporating the multilayer structure, to corresponding uses of the multilayer structure, and to methods for manufacturing the multilayer structure, the electrochromic cell and the ophthalmic device. The multilayer structure includes:—a transparent flexible substrate including a thermoplastic polymeric film, the flexible substrate having two main surfaces, at least one being configurated to be a barrier to oxygen, water vapor and/or solvents, and—a electrically conductive layer which surmounts the flexible substrate to form a flexible first part of the electrochromic cell, the electrically conductive layer being configured to form an electrode of the electrochromic cell and including a deformable electrically conductive nanostructure. The flexible first part is formed to a curved shape defined by a first curvature including at least one of a cylindrical, toric and spherical curvature.

Connectors for smart windows

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.