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Control system for dimmable windows

  • US 9,016,630 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2012
  • Issued: 04/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling electrically dimmable windows on-board an aircraft, comprising the steps of:

  • (A) harvesting energy on-board the aircraft;

    (B) storing the energy harvested in step (A) as electrical power;

    (C) using the electrical power stored in step (B) to control the opacity of the windows;

    (D) controlling the opacity of the windows from a central control location;

    (E) using a processor to control the amount of stored electrical power that is used to control the opacity of the window;

    (F) placing the processor in an inactive, sleep mode; and

    (G) periodically awaking the processor from the sleep mode to receive signals commanding the processor to change the amount of stored power delivered to the window.

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