Thermally switched absorptive window shutter

G - Physics – 02 – B

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G02B 5/30 (2006.01) G02B 26/08 (2006.01)

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CA 2710217

A thermally switched absorptive optical shutter (100) may be a self-regulating "switchable absorber" device that may absorb approximately 100% of incoming light above a threshold temperature, and may absorb approximately 50% of incoming light below a threshold temperature. The shutter (100) may be formed by placing a thermotropic depolarizer (102) between two absorptive polarizers (101, 103). This control over the flow of radiant energy may occur independently of the thermal conductivity or insulation of the shutter device (100) and may or may not preserve the image and color properties of incoming visible light. This has energy-efficiency implications as it can be used to regulate the internal temperature and illumination of buildings, vehicles, and other structures without the need for an external power supply or operator signals. It also has aesthetic implications since the shutter device (100) has unique optical properties that are not found in traditional windows, skylights, stained glass, light fixtures, glass blocks, bricks, or walls. Additionally, the shutter device (100) may have application as a building material.

L'invention concerne l'ajustement automatique de la commande et du fonctionnement de systèmes de gestion environnementaux résidentiels, basé sur une période de l'année, un emplacement géographique ou les deux. Une unité de commande reçoit une entrée de la période de l'année ou de l'emplacement géographique du système de gestion environnemental résidentiel, ou les deux. L'unité de commande ajuste alors automatiquement une ou plusieurs fonctions du système de gestion environnemental résidentiel en se basant sur des informations opérationnelles associées à la période de l'année et/ou à l'emplacement géographique. Une interface utilisateur connectée à l'unité de commande peut également être utilisée pour sélectionner un mode de fonctionnement, des informations de période ou d'emplacement géographique d'entrée et/ou ajuster divers paramètres affectant l'ajustement saisonnier ou géographique automatique du système de gestion environnemental résidentiel.

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