Patent ID: 6912018
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: B82Y,C09B,C09D,C09K,E06B,F24S,G01D,G02B,G02F,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An electro-optical glazing structure having total-reflection and transparent modes of operation for selectively reflecting and transmitting electromagnetic radiation without absorption, respectively, said electro-optical glazing structure comprising: an electro-optical panel of laminated construction, having first and second optical slates of operation; and optical state switching means for switching said electro-optical panel to said first optical state of operation in order to induce said electro-optical glazing into said total-reflection mode of operation, and for switching said electro-optical panel to said second optical state of operation in order to induce said electro-optical glazing into said transmission mode of operation, wherein electromagnetic radiation within a first prespecified bandwidth falling incident upon said electro-optical panel is totally reflected from said electro-optical panel without absorption when said electro-optical panel is switched to said first optical state of operation, and wherein electromagnetic radiation within a second prespecified bandwidth falling incident upon said electro-optical panel is transmitted through said electro-optical panel without absorption when said electro-optical panel is switched to said second optical state of operation.