VISION SYSTEMS IS IMPROVING THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE ONBOARD MARINE VESSELS WITH ELECTRONICALLY DIMMABLE WINDOW SOLUTIONS USI...
November 13 2018 - 8:30AM
Glare is a problem in almost every vehicle, home and office.
However on the water, it poses particularly difficult problems
because of sunlight reflecting off of the water and other surfaces,
and the difficulty of elegantly providing shading. This week’s METS
trade show in Amsterdam is the stage for visitors to experience a
wide array of SPD-SmartGlass solutions featured by Research
Frontiers licensee Vision Systems. SPD-SmartGlass electronically
dimmable windows (EDWs) block unwanted heat, light, glare and noise
while making marine vessels more comfortable, safer, and quieter,
and also improve energy efficiency. They improve the passenger
experience onboard small boats, large yachts and cruise ships – by
instantly and optimally managing healthy daylight for comfort and
well-being – by allowing occupants to control the tint of their
glass at the touch of a button.
A key part of the passenger experience is
enjoying the magnificent views. With traditional shades, views are
blocked at all times sunlight, glare or heat are uncomfortable.
SPD-SmartGlass is the solution, by enabling passengers to instantly
and precisely “tune” the window’s tint to a level that allows them
to continue to enjoy views yet remain comfortable, even in direct
sun. Also, Vision Systems’ EDWs deliver a weight reduction of about
30% compared to motorized shades. This weight savings, plus the
decreased use of air conditioning due to remarkable heat-rejection,
increases the distance the vessel can travel on a tank of fuel.
On marine vessels, very heavily tinted glass is
used to try to reduce the amount of heat entering, and the amount
of time the shades must be down. While this reduces somewhat the
time the shades need to be down, it is ineffective in controlling
heat and glare for many conditions. Also, the heavy tint diminishes
the passengers’ enjoyment of views during dusk, nighttime and dawn
hours. The high optical clarity of SPD-SmartGlass in the “clear”
state provides a solution to this problem and preserves views.
Now, Vision Systems is improving the passenger
experience even further by integrating complimentary technologies
into SPD-SmartGlass EDWs. The solutions at Vision Systems’ METS
booth (11.303) include:
- Multizone: Their Nuance V2 solution, being shown on a large,
curved EDW, allows for independent control of light and glare
through different “zones” of an SPD-SmartGlass EDW, to any level of
tint.
- Interactive: Vision Systems’ Info-Vision is the first smart
window integrating electroluminescent technology with
SPD-SmartGlass. A product being demonstrated at METS provides
passengers with information right on the window. The tint of the
Info-Vision EDW can automatically adjust in real-time, providing
optimal contrast and readability. Another electroluminescent
SPD-SmartGlass solution being shown features a transparent touch
control panel.
- Variable light control with diffused light and privacy control:
This solution enables dimming from clear to very dark, plus an
opaque white or dark feature for privacy, or for enjoying soft
diffused daylight.
- Self-powered: The Vision Systems’ Eco-Smart solution on display
is a self-powered dimmable hatch using photovoltaic cells to
operate the EDW independently of the vessel’s electrical
system.
Vision Systems noted, “All these solutions
include the control electronics, internally developed, enabling
different types of control: buttons, touch panel, PEDs, centralized
control panel, gesture (touchless) or integrated light sensors for
an automatic mode. Vision Systems can supply complete customized
systems including composite frames and opening mechanisms produced
in-house.”
For more information about the SPD-SmartGlass
solutions Vision Systems is showcasing at METS this week, we invite
you to read their press release.
About Research Frontiers Inc.
Research Frontiers is a publicly traded
technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart
light-control film technology which allows users to instantly,
precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic
products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has
licensed its smart glass technology to over 40 companies that
include well known chemical, material science and glass companies.
Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being
used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes,
offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please
visit our website at www.SmartGlass.com, and on Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn and YouTube.
Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may
issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking
statements. Actual results, especially those reliant on activities
by third parties, could differ and are not guaranteed. Any
forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly.
"SPD-Smart" and “SPD-SmartGlass” are trademarks of Research
Frontiers Inc. “Nuance V2,” “Info-Vision” and “Eco-Smart” are
trademarks of Vision Systems.
For further information, please contact:
Joseph M. Harary President and CEO Research Frontiers Inc.
+1-516-364-1902Info@SmartGlass.com
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