IMPROVING THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE ONBOARD LUXURY BUSES AND MOTORCOACHES WITH ELECTRONICALLY DIMMABLE WINDOWS USING RESEARCH...
January 10 2019 - 12:02PM
This week, Research Frontiers licensee Vision
Systems showcasing SPD-
Research Frontiers SPD-SmartGlass technology is used worldwide to
improve the passenger experience onboard cars, aircraft, trains,
and marine vessels. This week’s UMA Expo (United Motorcoach
Association) in Ft. Lauderdale is the stage for the development of
SPD-SmartGlass in another transportation segment – the motorcoach /
luxury bus sector. SPD-SmartGlass instantly controls and manages
both beneficial and undesirable outside elements entering
motorcoaches through passenger windows, skylights and windshields –
providing an unprecedented level of comfort and enjoyment for
passengers.
Research Frontiers licensee Vision Systems noted
in their UMA press release: “Vision Systems will exhibit an
electronically dimmable solution to present the different possible
applications in the coach market. Directly integrated into the
glazing, these systems allow the passengers to instantly change the
opacity of their window from clear to dark in order to regulate
daylight, glare and heat entering in, while preserving the view or
offering privacy. They enhance visual, thermal and acoustic
comfort, for a greater wellness atmosphere.”
SPD-SmartGlass electronically dimmable windows
(EDWs) dramatically improve the passenger experience, by instantly
and precisely managing the optimal amount of healthy daylight for
passenger comfort and well-being, and rejecting uncomfortable
amount of heat and noise. Also, a critical feature of the
motorcoach passenger experience is experiencing the magnificent
views. With windows using traditional shades, passenger views are
blocked at all times that sunlight, glare or heat need to be
controlled. SPD-SmartGlass is the only solution that enables
passengers to “tune” the window’s tint to a level that allows them
to continue enjoying views yet remain comfortable, even in direct
sun conditions.
Most motorcoach windows use heavily tinted
windows to manage excessive light, glare or heat. While this
reduces somewhat the time the shade has to be down, it remains
ineffective for many conditions. Also, it limits passengers’
experience of views during dusk, nighttime and dawn hours. This is
due to the fact that when outside light levels are low, a heavily
tinted window blocks or degrades elements of the scene outside.
During these hours, the high optical clarity of SPD-SmartGlass in
the “clear” state eliminates this problem.
Features of Vision Systems’ SPD-SmartGlass EDWs
for motorcoaches include:
- Different zones of an EDW can be independently
controlled.
- All EDWs can be controlled centrally with a master control, or
automatically with light sensors.
- The level of noise in the motorcoach is reduced.
- The EDWs automatically turn to the darkest state when the
motorcoach engine is off, keeping the interior cooler and offering
lower air-conditioning consumption and greater energy
savings.
- An ergonomic SPD-Smart dimmable motorcoach sun visor increases
safety.
- The electronics are integrated into the EDW, which facilitates
OEM and aftermarket installations.
About Research Frontiers
Inc.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) 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 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.
For further information, please contact: Joseph
Harary – President and CEO Research Frontiers Inc.
+1-516-364-1902Info@SmartGlass.com
- Research Frontiers SPD-SmartGlass technology
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