VG SmartGlass Automotive Overview
It is designed for glass privacy & shading actuated by linear shift with no electricity or phase changing material – major cost reduction over traditional smart-glass.
Go to: www.smartershade.com
INNOVATION: POLARIZATION VIA LINEAR SHIFT
Traditional approach
With off the shelf polarizer, a rotation changes light transmission
SmarterShade Innovation
With a special optical film, a linear shift changes light transmission
MOST WINDOWS ARE NOT ROUND, SO A LINEAR SHIFT IS NEEDED
Video Demonstration: http://tinyurl.com/kw4akhj
TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Unique Benefits
- Benefits of smart glass* at 1/4 of the price
- No wires/ no electricity needed
- Simple user interface = no awkward cords or rods
- 4 to 5 times longer life vs. blinds/ shades
- Do not need to purchase a new window
- Special patterning capability expands value proposition
Other Attributes
- Instant switch
- Privacy level tunable to as low as .002%
- Film web width up to 2M wide
- No live chemical reaction on switching reaction so does not break down
- UV stable
- .20 SHGC ; lower possible in future
- Haze less than 1.5%
- Established supply chain
* Smart Glass is defined as glass that changes opacity when electric current is applied
PRODUCT 1- HOSPITAL DOOR LITE
Features
- Privacy Shade integrated into the doorglass
- Manually operated, no wiring / power required
- Interchangeable key to operate the full doorset
- Omni-Directional operator design
- Frameless Design
- Fire and cycle tested
Benefits
- Eliminates bacterial issues with traditional external shades
- Monitor patients easier with near full visibility
- Easy for all users; Omni Directional (for left or right handed operation)
- Staff only need to carry one key (Lifeline) to operate multi devices
CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
I wish i could write a post so great, i’m going to share it on the company facebook page checkout leagle.com