Photo-electrochromic window tinter
AssigneeContinental Automotive Systems, Inc.
InventorsWilliam E. McIntyre, JR., Jerremy H. Anderson, Tod R. Whitmore
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AssigneeContinental Automotive Systems, Inc.
InventorsWilliam E. McIntyre, JR., Jerremy H. Anderson, Tod R. Whitmore
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An electrically-adjustable light transmitter changes its light transmissivity responsive to an electric signal. By applying the electrically-adjustable light transmitter to a window and thereafter changing the electric signal to it, a window can be tinted and un-tinted. Jurisdictions that prohibit tinted vehicle windows are listed in a data base. A current location determined by a GPS is compared to data base entries. If the location is within an area where tinted windows are prohibited, a controller automatically un-tints the windows, or reduces the window tint to comply with applicable local laws.
A window comprising:
A geographic location-responsive tinting window comprising:
A method of adjusting a window tint responsive to a geographic location, the method comprising:
An electrically-driven vehicle comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.