GB2338570B - Vehicle window transmissivity control - Google Patents

Vehicle window transmissivity control

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GB2338570B
GB2338570B GB9901604A GB9901604A GB2338570B GB 2338570 B GB2338570 B GB 2338570B GB 9901604 A GB9901604 A GB 9901604A GB 9901604 A GB9901604 A GB 9901604A GB 2338570 B GB2338570 B GB 2338570B
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vehicle
windows
opacity
stationary
moving
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GB9901604A
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GB9901604D0 (en
GB2338570A (en
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Ho Keung Tse
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Priority claimed from GBGB9823573.2A external-priority patent/GB9823573D0/en
Priority claimed from GBGB9824330.6A external-priority patent/GB9824330D0/en
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Priority to GB9901604A priority Critical patent/GB2338570B/en
Publication of GB9901604D0 publication Critical patent/GB9901604D0/en
Priority to US09/806,018 priority patent/US6622812B1/en
Priority to DE19983705T priority patent/DE19983705T1/en
Priority to DE19983705A priority patent/DE19983705B8/en
Priority to KR1020017004855A priority patent/KR20010089313A/en
Priority to PCT/IB1999/001755 priority patent/WO2000024601A1/en
Priority to CA002352955A priority patent/CA2352955A1/en
Priority to AU64830/99A priority patent/AU769017B2/en
Priority to JP2000578183A priority patent/JP2002528319A/en
Publication of GB2338570A publication Critical patent/GB2338570A/en
Publication of GB2338570B publication Critical patent/GB2338570B/en
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/54—Automatic securing or unlocking of bolts triggered by certain vehicle parameters, e.g. exceeding a speed threshold
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J3/00—Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreens; Sun visors for vehicles
    • B60J3/04—Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreens; Sun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Power-Operated Mechanisms For Wings (AREA)
  • Window Of Vehicle (AREA)
  • Liquid Crystal (AREA)

Abstract

The system determines whether a vehicle is stationary or in motion, in order to perform specific control functions. The system may automatically switch off the engine when the vehicle is stationary, or it may activate a central door locking system when the vehicle is moving. Alternatively, the system can be used to control the opacity of the vehicle windows in dependence on the vehicle motion. In particular, the vehicle may have a feature whereby the opacity of various windows can be controlled manually. This system can then be used to over-ride a manual command issued to make a window opaque, if the vehicle is detected to be moving. Furthermore, the system can determine the direction of movement of the vehicle, identify certain windows which should not be made opaque, so that the driver maintains a good view in the given direction, and then the system can override only the manual commands which relate to those identified windows.
GB9901604A 1998-10-28 1999-01-25 Vehicle window transmissivity control Expired - Fee Related GB2338570B (en)

Priority Applications (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9901604A GB2338570B (en) 1998-10-28 1999-01-25 Vehicle window transmissivity control
JP2000578183A JP2002528319A (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Vehicle window transmittance control
AU64830/99A AU769017B2 (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Vehicle window transmissivity control
KR1020017004855A KR20010089313A (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Vehicle Window Transmissivity Control
DE19983705T DE19983705T1 (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Control of the permeability of windows in means of transportation
DE19983705A DE19983705B8 (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Control of the permeability of windows in means of transportation
US09/806,018 US6622812B1 (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Vehicle window transmissivity control
PCT/IB1999/001755 WO2000024601A1 (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Vehicle window transmissivity control
CA002352955A CA2352955A1 (en) 1998-10-28 1999-10-28 Vehicle window transmissivity control

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB9823573.2A GB9823573D0 (en) 1998-10-28 1998-10-28 Vehicle electronic controllable window
GBGB9824330.6A GB9824330D0 (en) 1998-11-06 1998-11-06 Vehicle controllable windows
GB9901604A GB2338570B (en) 1998-10-28 1999-01-25 Vehicle window transmissivity control

Publications (3)

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GB9901604D0 GB9901604D0 (en) 1999-03-17
GB2338570A GB2338570A (en) 1999-12-22
GB2338570B true GB2338570B (en) 2000-10-25

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KR (1) KR20010089313A (en)
CA (1) CA2352955A1 (en)
DE (2) DE19983705B8 (en)
GB (1) GB2338570B (en)
WO (1) WO2000024601A1 (en)

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Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4896050A (en) * 1988-07-18 1990-01-23 Shin Chung Chen Remote control type of automatic control device for the automobile door
EP0411879A2 (en) * 1989-07-31 1991-02-06 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Controlling system for automotive vehicle window glass transmissivity
EP0470866A1 (en) * 1990-08-10 1992-02-12 Donnelly Corporation Light transmitting and mirror systems for vehicles
US5760683A (en) * 1995-06-06 1998-06-02 Barr; William A. Vehicle door lock, shift lever interlock system
US5653659A (en) * 1995-09-27 1997-08-05 Isuzu Motors Limited Automatic engine stop-start system
WO1998014702A1 (en) * 1996-10-01 1998-04-09 John Valvis A system for the automatic cut off of a car's engine and its automatic restart

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WO2000024601A1 (en) 2000-05-04
DE19983705B4 (en) 2004-02-26
KR20010089313A (en) 2001-09-29
DE19983705T1 (en) 2002-05-02
GB9901604D0 (en) 1999-03-17
CA2352955A1 (en) 2000-05-04
DE19983705B8 (en) 2004-07-29
GB2338570A (en) 1999-12-22

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