Tandem vision window and media display

Abstract

A system, device, method, and non-transient computer-readable medium related to a display configuration (1, 2, 3) coupled to a structure (e.g., a visible window (123)) are disclosed in this application. The structure may be a supporting structure such as a fixture. The display configuration (1, 2, 3) is configured to facilitate media display and is at least partially transparent. The visible window (123) may be a color-changing window, for example, a window whose color tone is electrically controllable (e.g., an electrochromic window). Various interactive capabilities with the display configuration (1, 2, 3) are disclosed (e.g., via a touchscreen).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 911,271, filed October 5, 2019, with the title "Tandem Vision Window and Transparent Display"; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 952,207, filed December 20, 2019, with the title "Tandem Vision Window and Transparent Display"; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 975,706, filed February 12, 2020, with the title "Tandem Vision Window and Media Display"; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 085,254, filed September 30, 2020, with the title "Tandem Vision Window and Media Display"; and to International Patent Application No. 62 / 911,271, filed April 25, 2018, with the title "Displays For Tintable Windows" The national phase applicant of PCT / US18 / 29476 is a partial continuation of U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 608,157, filed on October 24, 2019, with the title of the invention "Displays For Tintable Windows", and the international patent applications are (i) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 607,618, filed on December 19, 2017, with the title of the invention "Electrochromic Windows With Transparent Display Technology Field", (ii) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 523,606, filed on June 22, 2017, with the title of the invention "Electrochromic Windows With Transparent Display Technology", and (iii) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 507,704, filed on May 17, 2017, with the title of the invention "Electrochromic Windows With Transparent Display Technology".(iv) U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 506,514, filed May 15, 2017, with the title "Electrochromic Windows With Transparent Display Technology", and (v) U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 490,457, filed April 26, 2017, with the title "Electrochromic Windows With Transparent Display Technology", each of which is fully incorporated into the present application by reference. Background Technology

[0003] Various facilities (e.g., buildings) have windows installed, for instance, on their exteriors. Windows provide a way to view the environment outside the facility. In some facilities, windows may occupy a significant portion of the exterior surface. Users may request to utilize the window surface area to view various media (e.g., for entertainment purposes, data processing, and / or video conferencing). Sometimes, users may wish to optimize the use of interior space to visualize media (e.g., by using the window surface). The media may be electronic and / or optical media. Users may request to view media while minimizing the impact on visibility through the windows. The media may be displayed via a display that is at least partially transparent. Sometimes, media viewing may require a tinted (e.g., darker) background. Sometimes, users may wish to shade the interior surroundings. Sometimes, the lifespan of media displays (e.g., OLED displays) can be damaged over time by, for instance, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, heat, and atmospheric components. Such damage may reduce the long-term use of the media display. Sometimes, users may want to augment the external view with overlays, augmented reality, and / or lighting. The present invention provides a solution to these and other problems. means of solving the problem

[0004] In one embodiment, a display construct is disclosed in this application that is combined with a window (e.g., a viewing window such as a tintable window). The viewing window may include an integrated glass unit. The display construct may include one or more glass panes. The display may include a display matrix. The display matrix may include, for example, at least partially transparent light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The display may include a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0005] In another embodiment, at least a portion of the window surface of the facility is used to display various media using a glass display configuration. The display may be used to view (e.g., at least partially) the environment outside the window (e.g., the outdoor environment) when the display is not in operation. The display may be used to enhance the external view using (e.g., optical) overlays, augmented reality, and / or lighting (e.g., the display may act as a light source). This use of the portion of the window surface can optimize the efficient use of space inside the facility (e.g., an interior room), for example, because the media screen will occupy at least a portion of the space where the window(s) are installed.

[0006] In another embodiment, a viewing (e.g., hue-variable) window is used (e.g., as a background) to aid in the shading and / or contrast of the display configuration. The shading may be located outside the display configuration (e.g., in a direction away from the viewer). A supporting structural portion at the rear of the display configuration may be shaded or shading-capable (e.g., by using a hue-variable or hue-changed window). The viewing window may be active (e.g., hue-variable) or passive. For example, the viewing window may include a hue that cannot be changed (e.g., controllably and / or electronically). The viewing window may include a hue (e.g., shading) that is (i) electronically unchangeable and / or (ii) optically changeable (e.g., due to illumination of the viewing window by external lighting such as sunlight and / or streetlights). The shading may include a phosphorescent coating, the application of a black pigment, and / or glass coloring. Tinting (e.g., shading) can be static or dynamic (e.g., using tint-variable glass). Shading can be electronically controlled or uncontrolled. Shading can be passive. Tinting (e.g., shading) can be transparent or opaque. Tinting can include visible colors (e.g., any color of the rainbow such as blue or yellow. For example, the color can be brown, gray, or black). Tinting can be at least partially transparent. Transparent tinting can facilitate a transition of a significant portion of the intensity and / or wavelength perceived by the average human eye (e.g., about 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 90%, or more than 95%), or the tinting can be completely transparent (e.g., with respect to what the average human eye perceives). Shading can be placed on the rear side of the display configuration (e.g., as an additional and / or stacked layer).The rear side of the display configuration is the side facing the viewer (e.g., the surface of the display configuration (101) facing the window (102) (partial view shown). Shading may be placed on a structure that is coupled to the display configuration and positioned behind the display configuration (e.g., on a wall, board, or window that is coupled to the display configuration and positioned behind it, such as the one (102) of FIG. 1).

[0007] In another embodiment, the display configuration may include a material (e.g., as a background) to assist in shading and / or contrast of the media displayed as part of the display configuration. The shading may be located outside the transparent display. The material may be incorporated into a polymer, resin, and / or glass as part of the display configuration.

[0008] In another embodiment, a material (e.g., within a viewing window and / or media composition) extends the lifespan of a transparent display.

[0009] In another embodiment, the display may be controlled separately from or together with the control of the color tone variable window (e.g., by a separate controller or by the same controller).

[0010] In another embodiment, a viewing system comprises: a viewing (e.g., color-changing) window having at least a decolorized state and a color-changing state; and a display configuration configured to display and / or manipulate electronic media, wherein the display configuration is positioned adjacent to and registered with the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window so that a user can view through the display configuration and (ii) the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window (when at least the color-changing window is in a decolorized state), and the display configuration is at least partially transparent.

[0011] In some embodiments, the view is of an external environment outside the view (e.g., color-changing) window. In some embodiments, the viewing is of media projected by the display configuration. In some embodiments, the display configuration is communically coupled to a network transmitting electronic media. In some embodiments, the network is communically coupled to a building management system. In some embodiments, the display configuration is communically coupled to one or more controllers that control the display of electronic media by the display configuration. In some embodiments, the display configuration is communically coupled to a first controller, and the view (e.g., color-changing) window is communically coupled to a second controller. In some embodiments, the first controller and the second controller are the same controller. In some embodiments, the first controller and the second controller are different controllers communically coupled. In some embodiments, the first controller and the second controller are communically coupled to a third controller. In some embodiments, the display configuration is communically coupled to a first controller (e.g., a timing controller) placed in a window frame that accommodates the view (e.g., color-changing) window. In some embodiments, the display assembly is electrically coupled to a power source located in a building fixture adjacent to a viewing (e.g., tint-changing) window. In some embodiments, the building fixture is a wall, ceiling, floor, or window frame that accommodates the viewing (e.g., tint-changing) window. In some embodiments, the display assembly is electrically coupled to a power source located at the shortest distance of at least about fifteen (15) feet from the display assembly. In some embodiments, the display assembly is communicably coupled to a controller (e.g., a timing controller) that controls the display assembly, and this controller is located at the shortest distance of at least about five (5) feet from the display assembly. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window includes an electrochromic glass assembly.In some embodiments, the display configuration comprises a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and a display matrix (e.g., a lighting array) disposed between the first glass plate and the second glass plate. In some embodiments, the display matrix comprises a light-emitting diode (LED) array. In some embodiments, the display matrix comprises a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) array. In some embodiments, the display matrix has at least about 2,000 pixels on its basic length scale. In some embodiments, the basic length scale of the display matrix is ​​the height or width of the display matrix. In some embodiments, the display matrix is ​​a high-resolution or ultra-high-resolution display matrix. In some embodiments, the display configuration is coupled to a viewing (e.g., color-changing) window by means of a fastener. In some embodiments, the fastener comprises a hinge, a bracket, or a cover. In some embodiments, the hinge is connected to (i) a bracket connected to the display configuration and (ii) a cover connected to a fixture, and the hinge facilitates rotation of the display configuration relative to the fixture around a hinge joint. In some embodiments, the hinge is reversibly connected to (i) a bracket irreversibly connected to the display assembly and (ii) a cover reversibly connected to the fixture, and the hinge facilitates rotation of the display assembly relative to the fixture around the hinge joint. In some embodiments, the cover includes a rotatable portion that can be reversibly opened and closed. In some embodiments, circuitry and / or wiring are hidden from the viewer by the cover, and circuitry and / or wiring may be at least partially exposed by opening the rotatable portion. In some embodiments, when the tint-changing window is in its darkest tint state and the display assembly projects media, the user cannot see through (i) the display assembly and (ii) the tint-changing window.In some embodiments, the hue level of the hue-variable window takes into account the position of the sun, weather conditions, the transmittance of light through the hue-variable window, and / or the readings of one or more sensors. In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more sensors is placed outside the building where the hue-variable window is placed. In some embodiments, weather conditions include any amount of cloud cover. In some embodiments, the transmittance of light through the hue-variable window is for external light striking the viewing (e.g., hue-variable) window. In some embodiments, the transmittance of light through the viewing (e.g., hue-variable) window depends on the material properties of the viewing (e.g., hue-variable) window.

[0012] In another embodiment, a system for media viewing comprises: a viewing (e.g., color-changing) window; a display configuration positioned adjacent to and / or aligned with the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window so that a viewer can view the external environment through the display configuration and the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window—the display configuration comprises (i) a pair of substrates, and (ii) a display matrix stacked between the pair of substrates, the display matrix having at least about 2000 pixels in its basic length scale—; and a fastener configured to support the display configuration—the fastener is attached to a frame element of the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window.

[0013] In some embodiments, the view is of an external environment outside the view (e.g., tint-changing) window. In some embodiments, viewing is of media projected by the display configuration. In some embodiments, the display configuration is at least thirty percent (30%) transparent. In some embodiments, the view (e.g., tint-changing) window is an electrochromic window. In some embodiments, the fastener includes at least one hinge, and the display configuration is attached to the view (e.g., tint-changing) window by at least one hinge. In some embodiments, the hinge is configured to facilitate maintenance of the display configuration. In some embodiments, a driver board communicably coupled to the display configuration is hidden from the viewer by at least one hinge leaf. In some embodiments, the system includes a control board and a power supply. In some embodiments, the shortest distance between the display configuration and the power supply is at least 15 feet (15'). In some embodiments, the shortest distance between the control board and the power supply is at least 5 feet (5'). In some embodiments, the display configuration is coupled to one or more controllers and / or networks by a coaxial cable. In some embodiments, the coaxial cable includes a micro-coaxial cable. In some embodiments, the primary length scale of the display matrix is ​​the height or width of the display matrix. In some embodiments, the display matrix is ​​a high-resolution or ultra-high-resolution display matrix.

[0014] In another embodiment, a system for viewing media comprises: a color-changing window having at least a decolorized state and a color-changing state; a display configuration configured to display and / or manipulate electronic media, wherein the display configuration is positioned adjacent to and aligned with the color-changing window so that a user can view through (i) the display configuration and (ii) the color-changing window when the color-changing window is in a decolorized state, and the display configuration is at least partially transparent; and optionally a display circuit wired directly to the display configuration.

[0015] In some embodiments, the display assembly is communically coupled to a network that transmits electronic media. In some embodiments, the network is communically coupled to a building management system. In some embodiments, the display circuit is configured to be at least partially accessible during operation and / or after installation, for example, without disassembling (I) a fastener from its support structure, (II) the display assembly from the fastener, and / or (III) an E-box and / or power supply. The electrical box (e.g., an E-box) may include a timing controller for the display assembly. In some embodiments, the system further includes a hinge configured to facilitate reversible access or containment for the operation of the display circuit and / or after installation of the display assembly. In some embodiments, the display assembly is communically coupled to one or more controllers that control the display of electronic media by the display assembly. In some embodiments, the display assembly is communically coupled to a first controller, and a color-changing window is communically coupled to a second controller. In some embodiments, the first controller and the second controller are the same controller. In some embodiments, the first controller and the second controller are different controllers communically coupled. In some embodiments, the first controller and the second controller are communically coupled to the third controller. In some embodiments, the display assembly is communically coupled to the first controller placed in the window frame that accommodates the color-changing window. In some embodiments, the display assembly is electrically coupled to a power source placed in a building fixture adjacent to the color-changing window. In some embodiments, the building fixture is a wall, ceiling, floor, or window frame that accommodates the color-changing window. In some embodiments, the display assembly is electrically coupled to a power source placed at the shortest distance of at least about fifteen (15) feet from the display assembly.In some embodiments, the display configuration is communicably coupled to a controller that controls the display configuration, and the controller is positioned at the shortest distance from the display configuration, which is at least about five (5) feet. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window comprises an electrochromic glass configuration. In some embodiments, the display configuration comprises a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and a display matrix (e.g., a lighting array) disposed between the first glass plate and the second glass plate. In some embodiments, the display matrix comprises a light-emitting diode (LED) array. In some embodiments, the display matrix comprises a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) array. In some embodiments, the display matrix has at least about 2,000 pixels on its basic length scale. In some embodiments, the basic length scale of the display matrix is ​​the height or width of the display matrix. In some embodiments, the display matrix is ​​a high-resolution or ultra-high-resolution display matrix. In some embodiments, the display configuration is coupled to the tint-changing window by a fastener (e.g., at most one). In some embodiments, the fastener comprises a hinge, a bracket, or a plank. In some embodiments, the hinge is connected to (i) a bracket connected to a display configuration and (ii) a flank connected to a fixture, and the hinge facilitates rotation of the display configuration relative to the fixture around the hinge joint. In some embodiments, the hinge is reversibly connected to (i) a bracket irreversibly connected to the display configuration and (ii) a flank reversibly connected to the fixture, and the hinge facilitates rotation of the display configuration relative to the fixture around the hinge joint. In some embodiments, the flank includes a rotatable portion that can be reversibly opened and closed.In some embodiments, circuitry (e.g., display circuitry and / or touchscreen circuitry) and / or wiring are obscured from the viewer by a flank, and circuitry and / or wiring may be at least partially exposed by opening a rotating part. In some embodiments, when the tint-changing window is in its darkest tint state and the display configuration projects media, the user cannot see through (i) the display configuration and (ii) the tint-changing window. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window is configured to tint in conjunction with the media displayed by the display configuration. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window is configured to tint manually and / or automatically. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window is configured to tint while the display configuration projects media. In some embodiments, the media has static inactive content at least during tint adjustment. In some embodiments, the media has active content that changes at least during tint adjustment. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window is configured to adjust the tint by taking into account the position of the sun, the time of day, the date, the geographical location of the enclosure in which the display configuration is placed, weather conditions, the transmittance of light through the tint-changing window, and / or one or more sensor readings. In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more sensors is placed outside the building in which the tint-changing window is placed. In some embodiments, weather conditions include any amount of cloud cover. In some embodiments, the transmittance of light through the tint-changing window is for external light striking the tint-changing window. In some embodiments, the transmittance of light through the tint-changing window depends on the material properties of the tint-changing window. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is placed in close proximity to at least one display configuration, and at least one touchscreen is placed such that at least one touchscreen overlaps with at least a portion of the viewing surface of at least one display configuration.In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to be operably coupled to at least one touchscreen, and at least one controller is configured to control media displayed on at least one display configuration based at least partially on user tactile interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, at least one display configuration is a plurality of display configurations configured to display a portion of a screen image, and at least one controller is configured to control media displayed on the plurality of configurations based at least partially on user tactile interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens configured so that a user can use the plurality of touchscreens as if they were a single touchscreen spanning the plurality of touchscreens. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens including a first touchscreen having a first side immediately adjacent to a second side of a second touchscreen. In some embodiments, immediately adjacent means that there is no other interposed touchscreen. In some embodiments, the first side contacts the second side through a binder. In some embodiments, the first side does not have a first panel, and the second side does not have a second panel. In some embodiments, a first side is bordered by a first panel, and a second side is bordered by a second panel. In some embodiments, the first panel includes a sensor and an emitter, and the second panel includes a sensor and an emitter. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is configured to operably combine with at least two sensor and emitter panels, which are (a) parallel or substantially parallel to each other and (b) spaced apart from each other—at least a portion of at least one touchscreen is spaced apart at this distance.In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is configured to operably combine with at least two sensor and emitter panels, which are (a) parallel to or substantially parallel to each other and (b) spaced apart from each other—the distance being greater than that of one of the at least one touchscreens spaced apart.

[0016] In another embodiment, a system for viewing media comprises: a color-changing window having at least a decolorized state and a color-changing state; a display configuration configured to display and / or manipulate electronic media—the display configuration is positioned adjacent to and aligned with the color-changing window so that a user can view through (i) the display configuration and (ii) the color-changing window when the color-changing window is in a decolorized state, and the display configuration is at least partially transparent—; and optionally comprises a fastener (e.g., at most one) configured to be coupled to the display configuration.

[0017] In some embodiments, the fastener is configured to (I) facilitate access to at least a portion of the display circuit, (II) extend over at least thirty percent (30%) of the side length of the display assembly, (III) facilitate heat exchange, and / or (IV) include a plurality of hinges. In some embodiments, the fastener includes a hinge configured to facilitate reversible access and storage to the display circuit. In some embodiments, the display assembly includes (i) a pair of substrates and (ii) a display matrix stacked between the pair of substrates. In some embodiments, the display matrix has at least about 2,000 pixels on its basic length scale. In some embodiments, the display assembly is at least thirty percent (30%) transparent. In some embodiments, the tint-changing window is an electrochromic window. In some embodiments, the fastener includes at least one hinge, and the display assembly is attached to the tint-changing window by at least one hinge. In some embodiments, the hinge is configured to facilitate maintenance of the display assembly. In some embodiments, a driver board communicably coupled to a display assembly is hidden from the viewer by at least one hinge leaf. In some embodiments, the system includes a control board and a power supply. In some embodiments, the shortest distance between the display assembly and the power supply is at least 15 feet (15'). In some embodiments, the shortest distance between the control board and the power supply is at least 5 feet (5'). In some embodiments, the display assembly is coupled to one or more controllers and / or networks by a coaxial cable. In some embodiments, the coaxial cable includes a micro-coaxial cable. In some embodiments, the basic length scale of the display matrix is ​​the height or width of the display matrix. In some embodiments, the display matrix is ​​a high-resolution or ultra-high-resolution display matrix.In some embodiments, the hue-variable window is configured to hue-variable with the media displayed by the display configuration. In some embodiments, the hue-variable window is configured to perform manual and / or automatic hue-variable. In some embodiments, the hue-variable window is configured to hue-variable while the display configuration projects the media. In some embodiments, the media has static inactive content at least during hue-variable. In some embodiments, the media has active content that changes at least during hue-variable. In some embodiments, the hue-variable window is configured to hue-variable by taking into account the position of the sun, the time of day, the date, the geographical location of the enclosure in which the display configuration is placed, weather conditions, the transmittance of light through the hue-variable window, and / or one or more sensor readings. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is placed in close proximity to at least one display configuration, and at least one touchscreen is placed such that at least one touchscreen overlaps with at least a portion of the viewing surface of at least one display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to be operably coupled to at least one touchscreen, and at least one controller is configured to control media displayed on at least one display configuration based at least partially on user tactile interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, at least one display configuration is a plurality of display configurations, each of the plurality of display configurations is configured to display a portion of a screen image, and at least one controller is configured to control media displayed on the plurality of configurations based at least partially on user tactile interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens configured so that a user can use the plurality of touchscreens as if they were a single touchscreen spanning the plurality of touchscreens.In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens including a first touchscreen having a first side immediately adjacent to a second side of a second touchscreen. In some embodiments, being immediately adjacent means there is no other interposed touchscreen. In some embodiments, the first side contacts the second side through a binder. In some embodiments, the first side does not have a first panel, and / or the second side does not have a second panel. In some embodiments, the first side is bordered by a first panel, and / or the second side is bordered by a second panel. In some embodiments, the first panel includes a sensor and an emitter, or the second panel includes a sensor and an emitter. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is configured to operably engage with at least two sensor and emitter panels that are (a) parallel to or substantially parallel to each other and / or (b) spaced apart from each other—at least a portion of at least one touchscreen is placed at this distance. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is configured to operably combine with at least two sensor and emitter panels that are (a) parallel or substantially parallel to each other and / or (b) spaced apart from each other—the distance being greater than that of one of the at least one touchscreens placed. In some embodiments, at least two sensor and emitter panels are arranged so that radiation emitted by an emitter from a first panel can be detected by a sensor on a second panel that is arranged parallel or substantially parallel to the first panel, and the first panel and the second panel are included in at least two sensor and emitter panels.

[0018] In another embodiment, an apparatus for controlling media viewing comprises at least one controller including a control circuit, wherein the at least one controller is operably coupled to a display assembly configured to display and / or operate electronic media—the display assembly is positioned adjacent to and aligned with a color-changing window so that a user can view (i) the display assembly and (ii) the color-changing window when the color-changing window is in a decolorized state, the display assembly is at least partially transparent, and the color-changing window has at least one decolorized state and one color-changing state, and the display assembly is optionally coupled to (A) a display circuit wired to the display assembly and / or coupled to (B) a fastener (e.g., at most one) configured to be coupled to the display assembly—; and (b) configured to control or direct control of the display assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments, the display circuit is configured to be at least partially accessible during operation and / or after installation, for example, without disassembling (A) the fastener from the support structure, (B) the display configuration from the fastener, and / or (C) the E-box and / or power supply. The electrical box (e.g., E-box) may include a timing controller for the display configuration. In some embodiments, the fastener is configured to (I) facilitate access to at least a portion of the display circuit, (II) span at least thirty percent (30%) of the lateral length of the display configuration, (III) facilitate heat exchange, and / or (IV) include a plurality of hinges. In some embodiments, the display circuit includes at least a portion of the control circuit. The display configuration is coupled to a hinge configured to facilitate reversible access and containment to the display circuit. In some embodiments, at least one controller is part of a hierarchical control system. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to diagnose the display configuration or direct a diagnosis. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to compensate for or direct compensation for the operation of the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to (i) diagnose a display configuration or instruct a diagnosis to generate a diagnosis result, and (ii) use the diagnosis result to compensate for or instruct compensation for the operation of the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to adjust or instruct adjustment of the display configuration to compensate for deviations from the intended operation of the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to monitor or instruct monitoring of the conditions of a filter configured to filter the atmosphere. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to monitor or instruct monitoring of the lifespan of the filter. In some embodiments, the conditions include the validity of the filter.In some embodiments, conditions include the congestion state of the filter, the flow rate of air through the filter, the cumulative operating time, and / or durability. In some embodiments, the filter includes a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. In some embodiments, the filter is configured to filter particles up to the milli, micro, or nano scale. In some embodiments, the filter is configured to filter pathogens and / or particulate matter. In some embodiments, the filter is configured to filter biological and / or non-biological matter. In some embodiments, the filter is included in a ventilation system. In some embodiments, the filter is placed within a vent leading to an enclosure where the display component is placed, or within the enclosure. In some embodiments, the filter is placed outside the enclosure where the display component is placed. In some embodiments, the filter is placed in a fixture. In some embodiments, the fixture is a wall or a window frame. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to monitor the temperature of the display component or to direct monitoring. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to diagnose the display component or to direct diagnosis by at least partially monitoring the temperature of the display component or to direct monitoring. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to use the temperature of the display component to compensate for or direct compensation of the operation of the display component. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to monitor or direct monitoring of the state of one or more pixels of the display component. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to diagnose or direct diagnosis of the display component by at least partially monitoring or directing monitoring of the state of one or more pixels of the display component. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to regulate or direct regulation of the operation of the display component based at least partially on the state of one or more pixels of the display component.In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to monitor or direct monitoring of at least one fan configured to operate with the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to diagnose or direct diagnosis of at least one display configuration by monitoring or directing monitoring of at least one fan configured to operate with the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to regulate or direct regulation of the display configuration based at least partially on the operation of at least one fan. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to regulate or direct regulation of the display configuration based at least partially on the use of at least one pixel of the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to regulate or direct regulation of the display configuration based at least partially on the temperature of the display configuration. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to operably coupled to at least one sensor including a pressure sensor, a gas flow sensor, a temperature sensor, or an electromagnetic sensor, and at least one controller is configured to regulate or direct regulation of the display configuration based at least partially on the operation of at least one sensor. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to control or direct the control of the operation of a display component based at least partially on the current, voltage, and / or power supplied to the display component to achieve an intended purpose. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to control or direct the control of the operation of a display component based at least partially on the current, voltage, and / or power supplied to at least one pixel of the display component to achieve an intended purpose.In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to cycle or direct cycling of a display configuration after a predetermined time interval, and cycling of the display configuration involves modifying the media displayed over time to reduce degradation of one or more pixels of the display configuration. In some embodiments, one or more pixels include light-emitting diodes. In some embodiments, the light-emitting diode is an organic light-emitting diode. In some embodiments, the light-emitting diode is at least partially transparent. In some embodiments, the predetermined time interval is adjusted at least partially based on the type of viewing of the display configuration during a previous predetermined time interval. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to be operably coupled to at least one touchscreen positioned in proximity to the display configuration, and at least one controller is configured to adjust the media displayed on the display configuration at least partially based on user haptic interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, at least one display configuration is a plurality of display configurations configured to display a portion of a screen image, and at least one controller is configured to adjust the media displayed on the plurality of configurations at least partially based on user haptic interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens, and at least one controller is configured to allow a user to use the plurality of touchscreens as if they were a single touchscreen spanning the plurality of touchscreens. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens including a first touchscreen having a first side immediately adjacent to a second side of a second touchscreen. In some embodiments, immediately adjacent means there is no other interposed touchscreen. In some embodiments, the first side contacts the second side through a binder.In some embodiments, the first side does not have a first panel, and / or the second side does not have a second panel. In some embodiments, the first side is bordered by a first panel, and / or the second side is bordered by a second panel. In some embodiments, the first panel includes a sensor and an emitter, and / or the second panel includes a sensor and an emitter. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is configured to operably engage with at least two sensor and emitter panels, which are (a) parallel to or substantially parallel to each other and (b) spaced apart from each other—at least a portion of at least one touchscreen is spaced apart at this distance. In some embodiments, at least one touchscreen is configured to operably engage with at least two sensor and emitter panels, which are (a) parallel to or substantially parallel to each other and (b) spaced apart from each other—at this distance exceeds one of the at least one touchscreens spaced apart. In some embodiments, at least two sensor and emitter panels are arranged so that radiation emitted by an emitter from a first panel can be detected by a sensor on a second panel arranged parallel to or substantially parallel to the first panel, and the first panel and the second panel are included in at least two sensor and emitter panels.

[0020] In another embodiment, in a non-transient computer program product for controlling media viewing, the non-transient computer program product contains a stored instruction, and when the instruction is executed by one or more processors, one or more processors cause the instruction to execute an operation including any operation of the device mentioned above.

[0021] In another embodiment, a method for controlling media viewing comprises the steps of: displaying and / or manipulating electronic media on a display configuration—the display configuration is positioned adjacent to and aligned with a color-changing window so that a user can view it through (i) the display configuration and (ii) the color-changing window when the color-changing window is in a decolorized state, wherein the display configuration is at least partially transparent and the color-changing window has at least one decolorized state and one color-changing state—; and optionally, using a display circuit configured to communicate with (A) the display configuration, and / or (B) a fastener configured to be coupled to the display configuration (e.g., at most one).

[0022] In some embodiments, the display circuit is configured to be at least partially accessible during operation and / or after installation, for example, without disassembling (A) the fastener from the support structure, (B) the display configuration from the fastener, and / or (C) the E-box and / or power supply. The electrical box (e.g., E-box) may include a timing controller for the display configuration. In some embodiments, the fastener is configured to (I) facilitate access to at least a portion of the display circuit, (II) span at least thirty percent (30%) of the lateral length of the display configuration, (III) exchange columns, and / or (IV) include a plurality of hinges. In some embodiments, the display circuit is reversibly accessible or contained using at least one hinge of the fastener without disassembling, for example, (A) the fastener from the support structure, (B) the display configuration from the fastener, and / or (C) the E-box and / or power supply. The electrical box (e.g., E-box) may include a timing controller for the display configuration. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of diagnosing a display configuration to form a diagnosis. In some embodiments, the step of diagnosing the display configuration is performed by at least one controller of a hierarchical control system. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of using the diagnosis to compensate for one or more operations of the display configuration. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of controlling media displayed on the display configuration based at least partially on user haptic interaction with at least one touchscreen placed in close proximity to the display configuration. In some embodiments, the display configuration is a plurality of display configurations that display a portion of a screen image.In some embodiments, the method further comprises the step of controlling media displayed on a plurality of display configurations based at least partially on user tactile interaction with at least one touchscreen. In some embodiments, the at least one touchscreen is a plurality of touchscreens. In some embodiments, the method further comprises a user using the plurality of touchscreens as if the plurality of touchscreens were a single touchscreen spanning the plurality of touchscreens.

[0023] In another embodiment, in a non-transient computer program product for controlling media viewing, the non-transient computer program product contains a stored instruction, and when the instruction is executed by one or more processors, one or more processors cause the instruction to execute an operation including any operation of the method described above.

[0024] In another embodiment, a method for maintaining a media display comprises: (a) displaying electronic media on a display configuration including a light irradiation component; (b) using at least one sensor to detect the media displayed by the light projection component of the display configuration and generate sensor data; (c) using the sensor data to evaluate the state of at least one of the light irradiation components by comparing the displayed media with the media requested to be displayed; and (d) (i) adjusting the irradiation amount of at least one of the light irradiation components to irradiate the media to be displayed at a requested irradiation level, and / or (ii) using a control system to predict maintenance of the display configuration when the state of at least one of the light irradiation components is below a threshold value—the control system is operably coupled to the display configuration and at least one sensor.

[0025] In some embodiments, the step of maintaining the display configuration includes replacing the display configuration. In some embodiments, control includes a hierarchy of controllers. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of using a control system to control the enclosure in which the display configuration is placed. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of using a control system to control the atmosphere of the enclosure in which the display configuration is placed. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of using a building management system to control the building in which the display configuration is placed—the control system is coupled to and / or controlled by the building management system. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of using a control system to control the cycling irradiation of at least one of the light irradiation components. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of using or directing the use of a learning module to predict the maintenance of at least one of the light irradiation components using a control system. In some embodiments, the control system is communicably coupled to a network configured to provide data and / or power to the display configuration.

[0026] In another embodiment, in a non-transient computer program product for maintaining a media display, the non-transient computer program product contains a stored instruction, and when the instruction is executed by one or more processors, the one or more processors cause the instruction to execute an operation including any operation of the method described above.

[0027] In another embodiment, an apparatus for maintaining a media display comprises at least one controller including a circuit portion, wherein the at least one controller is configured to (a) operably coupled to a display configuration and at least one sensor, (b) instruct the display configuration to display electronic media—the display configuration includes a light irradiation component—; (c) instruct the at least one sensor to detect the media displayed by the light projection component of the display configuration to generate sensor data; (d) use or instruct use of the sensor data to evaluate the state of at least one of the light irradiation components by comparing the displayed media with the media requested to be displayed; (e) instruct at least one of the light irradiation components to adjust the irradiation amount so that at least one of the light irradiation components irradiates the media to be displayed at a requested irradiation level, and / or (f) predict or instruct the maintenance of the display configuration when the state of at least one of the light irradiation components is below a threshold.

[0028] In some embodiments, maintenance of the display configuration includes replacement of the display configuration. In some embodiments, control includes a hierarchy of controllers. In some embodiments, the control system is configured to control the enclosure in which the display configuration is placed. In some embodiments, the control system is configured to control the atmosphere of the enclosure in which the display configuration is placed. In some embodiments, the control system is configured for a building management system that controls the building in which the display configuration is placed. In some embodiments, the control system is configured to control the cycling of at least one of the light irradiation components. In some embodiments, the control system is configured to use or direct the use of a learning module to predict maintenance of at least one of the light irradiation components. In some embodiments, the learning module includes a neural network. In some embodiments, the learning module includes one or more deep learning algorithms. In some embodiments, the control system is communicably coupled to a network configured to provide data and / or power to the display configuration.

[0029] In another embodiment, in a non-transient computer program product for maintaining a media display, the non-transient computer program product contains a stored instruction, and when the instruction is executed by one or more processors, the one or more processors cause the instruction to execute an operation including any operation of at least one controller mentioned above.

[0030] In some embodiments, a method of viewing media discloses viewing media on a display configuration operably coupled to a viewing (e.g., color-changing) window using any of the systems and / or devices disclosed in this application.

[0031] In some embodiments, a method for viewing the external environment of a viewing window discloses that a display configuration is operably coupled to, for example, a viewing (e.g., color-changing) window and views the external environment of the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window using any of the systems and / or devices disclosed in this application while the external environment and the user's line of sight are within the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window.

[0032] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method of using any system and / or device disclosed in the present application for its intended purpose, for example.

[0033] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a system, device (e.g., controller), and / or a non-transient computer-readable medium (e.g., software) that implements any of the methods disclosed in the present application.

[0034] In another embodiment, the device comprises at least one controller programmed to direct a mechanism used to implement (e.g., execute) any method disclosed in the present application, and at least one controller is operably coupled to the mechanism.

[0035] In another embodiment, the device includes at least one controller configured (e.g., programmed) to implement (e.g., execute) the method disclosed in this application. The at least one controller may implement any of the methods disclosed in this application.

[0036] In another embodiment, the system comprises at least one other device (or component thereof) and at least one controller programmed to direct the operation of the device (or component thereof), and at least one controller is operably coupled to the device (or component thereof). The device (or component thereof) may include any device (or component thereof) disclosed in this application. At least one controller may direct any device (or component thereof) disclosed in this application.

[0037] In another embodiment, a computer software product comprising a non-transient computer-readable medium storing program instructions, wherein the instructions, when read by a computer, instruct the computer to implement (e.g., execute) any method disclosed in the present application in a mechanism disclosed in the present application (e.g., device and / or any component thereof), and the non-transient computer-readable medium is operably coupled to the mechanism. The mechanism may include any device (or any component thereof) disclosed in the present application.

[0038] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a non-transient computer-readable medium comprising machine-executable code that implements any of the methods disclosed in the present application when executed by one or more computer processors.

[0039] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a non-transient computer-readable medium comprising machine-executable code that executes instructions of controller(s) (e.g., as disclosed in the present application) upon execution by one or more computer processors.

[0040] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a computer system comprising one or more computer processors and a non-transient computer-readable medium coupled thereto. The non-transient computer-readable medium comprises machine-executable code that, when executed by one or more computer processors, implements any of the methods disclosed in this application and / or executes instructions of the controller(s) disclosed in this application.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will readily understand additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure from the following detailed description, in which only exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated and described. As will be known, other and different embodiments of the present disclosure are possible, and all such details may be modified in various obvious aspects without departing from the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings and description should be considered illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0042] These and other features and embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0043] Integration into references

[0044] All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are incorporated by reference into this application to the same extent that each individual publication, patent, or patent application is specifically and individually incorporated by reference. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0045] Novel features of the present invention are specifically described in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be obtained by referring to the following detailed description describing exemplary embodiments in which the principles of the present invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings or diagrams (also referred to as “drawings” in this application). FIGS. 1A and FIGS. 1B illustrate various window and display configurations. Figure 2 schematically illustrates a display configuration assembly. Figure 3 schematically illustrates a display configuration assembly. Figure 4 schematically illustrates a hinge. FIG. 5 schematically illustrates various fasteners and display configuration assemblies. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates various fasteners, display configuration assemblies, and wiring. FIG. 7 schematically illustrates various fasteners and display configuration assemblies. FIG. 8 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration assembly and an applicator. FIG. 9 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration assembly. FIG. 10 schematically illustrates various fastener options and display configuration assemblies. FIG. 11 schematically illustrates various operations for forming a display configuration assembly. FIG. 12 schematically illustrates various fasteners and display configuration assemblies. Figure 13 schematically illustrates various layers of an electrochromic composition. FIGS. 14a and FIGS. 14b schematically illustrate various drawings of an integrated glass unit. Figure 15 schematically illustrates the control hierarchy system and the building. Figure 16 schematically illustrates a processing system. FIG. 17 schematically illustrates a display configuration assembly and a controller and power supply assembly. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation method of a display configuration. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation method for a display configuration. FIG. 20 schematically illustrates a control scheme for a display configuration. FIGS. 21a and FIGS. 21b schematically illustrate various window and display configurations. FIGS. 22a and FIGS. 22b schematically illustrate various window and display configurations. FIG. 23 schematically illustrates various window and display configurations. FIG. 24 schematically illustrates various window and display configurations. FIG. 25 schematically illustrates various window and display configurations. FIG. 26 schematically illustrates a disassembled view (e.g., exploded view) of a box containing a circuit section. FIGS. 27a and FIGS. 27b schematically illustrate various drawings of a box including a circuit section. FIG. 28 schematically illustrates a display configuration and related components. FIGS. 29a to 29d schematically illustrate various display configurations. FIGS. 30a and FIGS. 30b schematically illustrate various display configurations. FIGS. 31a and FIGS. 31b schematically illustrate various display configurations. FIG. 32 schematically illustrates a disassembled view (e.g., exploded view) of a box containing a circuit section. FIGS. 33a to 33d schematically illustrate various drawings of a box including a circuit section. FIGS. 34a to 34e schematically illustrate various drawings of a box including a circuit section. FIG. 35 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 36 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 37 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 38 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 39 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 40 schematically illustrates various drawings of parts of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 41 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and related components (e.g., parts thereof). FIG. 42 schematically illustrates various drawings of a display configuration and parts of related components. FIG. 43 schematically illustrates various drawings of parts of the fastener and related components. Drawings and components may not be depicted to scale. Various components of the drawings described in this application may not be depicted to scale. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0046] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in this application, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided merely as examples. Those skilled in the art may devise numerous modifications, changes, and substitutions without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described in this application may be utilized.

[0047] Terms such as "a," "an," and "the" are not intended to refer to a single entity but may include a general class for which specific examples may be used for illustrative purposes. The terms of this application are used to describe specific embodiments of the invention(s), but their use is not to limit the invention(s).

[0048] When referring to a range, the range means including boundary values ​​unless otherwise specified. For example, a range between value 1 and value 2 means including boundary values ​​and includes value 1 and value 2. A range including boundary values ​​will span any value from approximately value 1 to approximately value 2. As used in this application, the terms "adjacent" or "adjacent to" include "next to," "contacted," "in contact with," and "close to."

[0049] The terms “operably coupled” or “operably connected” mean a first element (e.g., mechanism) coupled (e.g., connected) to a second element to allow the intended operation of the second and / or first elements. The coupling may include physical or non-physical coupling. Non-physical coupling may include signal-induced coupling (e.g., wireless coupling). Being coupled may include physical coupling (e.g., physically connected) or non-physical coupling (e.g., via wireless communication).

[0050] An element "configured" to perform a function (e.g., a mechanism) includes structural features that enable the element to perform this function. Structural features may include electrical features, such as circuit parts or circuit elements. Structural features may include circuit parts (e.g., including electrical or optical circuit parts). Electrical circuit parts may include one or more wires. Optical circuit parts may include at least one optical element (e.g., a beam splitter, a mirror, a lens, and / or an optical fiber). Structural features may include mechanical features. Mechanical features may include latches, springs, closures, hinges, sashes, supports, fasteners, or cantileveres. Performing a function may involve utilizing logical features. Logical features may include programming instructions. Programming instructions may be executable by at least one processor. Programming instructions may be stored or encoded in a (e.g., non-transient) medium accessible by one or more processors.

[0051] In some embodiments, the display configuration is combined with a viewing window (e.g., a color-variable viewing window). The viewing window may include an integrated glass unit. The display configuration may include one or more glass panes. The display (e.g., a display matrix) may include a light-emitting diode (LED). The LED may include an organic material (e.g., an organic light-emitting diode abbreviated as "OLED" in this application). The OLED may include a transparent organic light-emitting diode display (abbreviated as "TOLED" in this application), and the TOLED is at least partially transparent. The display may have 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, or 8,000 pixels on its basic length scale. The display may have any number of pixels between the previously described number of pixels (e.g., about 2,000 pixels to about 4,000 pixels, about 4,000 pixels to about 8,000 pixels, or about 2,000 pixels to about 8,000 pixels) in its basic length scale. The basic length scale may include the diameter, length, width, or height of a boundary circle. The basic length scale may be abbreviated as "FLS" in this application. The display configuration may include a high-resolution display. For example, the display configuration may have a resolution of at least about 550, 576, 680, 720, 768, 1024, 1080, 1920, 1280, 2160, 3840, 4096, 4320, or 7680 pixels x at least about 550, 576, 680, 720, 768, 1024, 1080, 1280, 1920, 2160, 3840, 4096, 4320, or 7680 pixels (at 30Hz or 60Hz). The first number of pixels may specify the height of the display and the second number of pixels may specify the length of the display.For example, the display may be a high-resolution display having a resolution of 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160, or 7680 x 4320. The display may be a standard quality display, an improved quality display, a high quality display, or an ultra-high quality display. The display may be rectangular. An image projected by the display matrix may be refreshed at a frequency (e.g., refresh rate) of at least about 20 Hz, 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 120 Hertz (Hz). The FLS of the display configuration may be at least 20", 25", 30", 35", 40", 45", 50", 55", 60", 65", 80", or 90 inches ("). The FLS of the display configuration may be any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 20" to about 55", about 55" to about 100", or about 20" to about 100").

[0052] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the window surface of the facility is used to display various media using a glass display configuration. The display may be used, for example, to view (e.g., at least partially) the environment outside the window (e.g., the outdoor environment) when the display is not in operation. The display may be used to display media (e.g., as disclosed in this application) to enhance the outer view using (e.g., optical) overlays, augmented reality, and / or lighting (e.g., the display may act as a light source). The media may be used for entertainment and non-entertainment purposes. The media may be used for business purposes (e.g., data analysis, drafting, and / or video conferencing). The media may be manipulated (e.g., using the display configuration). Using the display configuration may be direct or indirect. Indirect use of the media may be using an input device such as an electronic mouse or keyboard. The input device may be coupled to the media communically (e.g., wired and / or wirelessly). Direct use may involve using the display configuration as a touchscreen using a user (e.g., a finger) or a directing device (e.g., an electronic pen or stylus). The directing device may be manufactured from and / or coated with a low-wear material (e.g., a polymer). The low-wear material may be configured to facilitate contact (e.g., repeated contact) with the display configuration while minimizing damage (e.g., scratches) to the display configuration. The low-wear material may include a polymer or a resin (e.g., a plastic). The directing device may be passive or active. An active directing device may be operably coupled to the display configuration and / or network. An active directing device may include a circuit.The active indicating device may include a remote controller. The indicating device may facilitate the indication of actions related to media presented by the display configuration. The indicating device may facilitate interaction with the media presented by the display configuration (e.g., in real-time and / or in-situ).

[0053] The embodiments described in this application relate to a visible window having a tandem (e.g., transparent) display configuration. In certain embodiments, the visible window is an electrochromic window. The electrochromic window may include a solid and / or inorganic electrochromic (EC) device. The visible window may be in the form of an integrated glass unit (IGU). If the IGU includes an electrochromic (abbreviated as "EC" in this application) device, it may be referred to as an "EC IGU." An EC IGU may color-change (e.g., darken) the room in which it is placed and / or provide a color-changed (e.g., darker) background compared to a non-color-changed IGU. A color-changed IGU may provide a desirable (e.g., necessary) background for acceptable (e.g., good) contrast in the (e.g., transparent) display configuration. In other examples, a window having a (e.g., transparent) display configuration may replace a television (abbreviated as "TV" in this application) in commercial and residential applications. A display configuration (e.g., transparent) and an EC IGU together can provide a visual privacy glass function, for example, because the display can enhance the privacy provided by the EC glass alone. The embodiments disclosed in this application also describe specific methods, apparatuses, and systems for mounting a display configuration (e.g., a transparent display) into a frame system of a visible window.

[0054] FIG. 1a illustrates an example of a fastener structure (104) comprising a window (102) enclosed by a window frame (103) (partial view shown) and a first hinge (105a) and a second hinge (105b), wherein the hinge facilitates rotating the display configuration (101) around a hinge axis, for example, in the direction of arrow 111. The window may be an electrochromic window. The window may be in the form of an EC IGU. In one embodiment, at least one partially transparent display configuration (e.g., a transparent display) (e.g., 101) is mounted on the window frame (e.g., 103). In one embodiment, one or more display configurations (e.g., a transparent display) include T-OLED technology, but it should be understood that the present invention is not limited by or to such technology. In one embodiment, one or more display configurations (e.g., transparent displays) are mounted to a frame (e.g., 103) via a fastener structure (e.g., 104). In one embodiment, the fastener structure (also referred to as "fastener" in this application) includes a bracket. In one embodiment, the fastener structure includes an L-bracket. In one embodiment, the L-bracket includes a length that is approximately or equal to the length of the side of the window (e.g., the length of the fastener (104) in the example illustrated in FIG. 1a). In an embodiment, the basic length scale of the window (e.g., length) is up to 60 feet ('), 50', 40', 30', 25', 20', 15', 10', 5', or 1'. The FLS of the window may be any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., 1' to 60', 1' to 30', 30' to 60', or 10' to 40'). In an embodiment, the basic length scale of the window (e.g., length) is at least about 50', 60', 80', or 100'.In one embodiment, the display configuration (e.g., a transparent display) includes an area that corresponds (e.g., substantially) to the surface area of ​​the lite (e.g., plate glass). The fastener structure may be mounted to a structure (e.g., a frame part such as a doorpost) via a locking mechanism (e.g., a snap lock) and / or screw(s), and may be configured for, for example, slip and snap attachment. The fastener may include a mounting plate. The fastener may be configured so that its associated cabling and / or wiring exist in a support structure cavity (e.g., a frame part) without applying pressure to the support structure (e.g., a fastener). The support structure may include a clip (e.g., a spring clip) for holding the fastener in place.

[0055] In certain embodiments, the area of ​​the display approximates the visible area of ​​the window (e.g., the area within the window frame system (e.g., see 1 in FIG. 1b)). In one embodiment, one or more display configurations (e.g., transparent displays) together cover the visible area of ​​the window (e.g., approximately and / or substantially) (e.g., see 2 and 3 in FIG. 1b). In one embodiment, the transparent display (e.g., tint-variable) surrounds an area that is about half of the visible area of ​​the window. In one embodiment, two or more displays are mounted over a single visible window (e.g., see 2 and 3 in FIG. 1b). The display configuration may cover at least a portion of the window (e.g., tint-variable). The display configuration may cover at least about 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, or 99% of the visible portion of the window (e.g., tint-variable). The area occupied by the display configuration may be the entire (100%) of the visible portion of the (e.g., color-changing) window. The area occupied by the display configuration may be any percentage of the visible portion of the (e.g., color-changing) window between the percentages described above (e.g., about 10% to about 100%, about 10% to about 50%, or about 50% to about 100%). Sometimes, multiple display configurations may cover the (e.g., color-changing) window. The display configurations may be mounted in one or more layouts and / or configurations, for example, to maximize design flexibility. Multiple fasteners may be joined to the multiple display configurations (e.g., each) (e.g., to allow rotation of the display configurations). FIG. 1b illustrates an example of various windows on the exterior surface (120) of a building, which includes windows (122, 123, 121) and display configurations (1, 2, 3).In the example illustrated in FIG. 1b, the display configuration (1) is at least partially transparent, and the entire window (123) is covered by the display configuration and is placed over the window (123) so that the user can view the external environment (e.g., flowers, glass, trees) through the display configuration (1) and the window (123) (e.g., the display configuration (1) is superimposed over the window (123)). The display configuration (1) is connected to the window by a fastener that facilitates rotation of the display configuration around an axis parallel to the bottom horizontal edge of the window, and this rotation is in the direction of arrow 127. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1b, the display components (2 and 3) are at least partially transparent, and the entire window (121) is covered by two display components that each cover about half of the surface area of ​​the window (121) (e.g., extending over it) and are positioned over the window (121) so that the user can view the external environment (e.g., flowers, glass, and trees) through the display components (2) and 3 and the window (121). The display component (2) is connected to the window (121) by a fastener that facilitates rotation of the display component about an axis parallel to the left vertical edge of the window, and this rotation is in the direction of arrow 126. The display component (3) is connected to the window by a fastener that facilitates rotation of the display component about an axis parallel to the right vertical edge of the window (121), and this rotation is in the direction of arrow 125.

[0056] In some embodiments, the display configuration is coupled to a structure (e.g., a fixture). The structure may include a window, a wall, or a board. The display configuration may be coupled to the structure by a fastener. For example, when the display configuration is in operation, there may be a distance between the display configuration and the structure. The distance may be up to about 0.5 meters (m), 0.4m, 0.3m, 0.2m, 0.1m, 0.05m, 0.025m, or 0.01m.

[0057] In some embodiments, the E-box is operably coupled to or includes a power supply. The power supply may be an electrical device that supplies power to an electrical load. The power supply may supply power to the load by converting the current from the source to the correct voltage, current, and / or frequency. The power supply may limit the current drawn by the load to a safe level (e.g., according to jurisdiction and / or safety standards), cut off the current (e.g., in the event of an electrical fault), regulate the power (e.g., to prevent electronic noise and / or voltage surges from the input from reaching the load), correct the power factor, and / or store energy (e.g., to facilitate the continued operation of the load in the event that the source power is temporarily interrupted). The load may be a media display (e.g., an OLED display). The power supply may be a power converter. The power supply may be a separate, standalone device. The power supply may be included in the E-box. A standalone power supply device may be placed in a structure such as a fixture. The structure may include a window frame portion (e.g., a door jamb or crossbar) or a wall. The power supply device may be positioned at a distance from the E-box and / or the timing controller. The distance may be at least about 30 feet ('), 50', 100', 200', or 300'. The E-box may or may not be part of the fastener (e.g., attached to the fastener). In some embodiments, the E-box (e.g., including any analogue for a digital converter) may be positioned at a distance from the fastener (e.g., not part of the fastener).

[0058] In some embodiments, the housing of an electronic component (e.g., circuit) includes at least one heat exchanger. For example, an E-box, a power supply housing, and / or a timing controller housing (e.g., a fastener) may include one or more heat exchangers (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The heat exchanger may be a fan. The heat exchanger may be passive or active. The heat exchanger may include heat transfer tubes. The heat exchanger may include a component configured to efficiently absorb and / or transfer heat. For example, the heat exchanger may include a metal slab (e.g., a heat sink). The metal slab may include an elemental metal or a metal alloy.

[0059] In some embodiments, the housing of the electronic component (e.g., a fastener) may include one or more fans. The fans may guide gas (e.g., air) from one side to another (e.g., propel gas into the surrounding environment or pull gas from the surrounding environment). The gas propulsion / pulling function may be determined by the direction of rotation of the fans. The fans may have a basic length scale (e.g., height, length, width, radius, or radius of a boundary circle). The basic length scale FLS of the fans may be up to about 5 centimeters (cm), 4 cm, 3 cm, 2.5 cm, 2 cm, 1.5 cm, 1 cm, or 0.5 cm. The FLS may have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 5 cm to about 0.5 cm, about 5 cm to about 2 cm, or about 2 cm to about 0.5 cm). The height and length of the fans may be (e.g., substantially) the same. The width of the fan may be up to about half, 1 / 3, 1 / 4, or 1 / 5 of the height and / or length of the fan. The fan may have multiple blades (e.g., at least 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 blades). In some embodiments, the fan may not have blades. The fan may require a low voltage, for example, up to about 1.5 volts (V), 2V, 3V, 4V, 5V, 6V, 7V, 8V, 9V, or 10V. The fan speed can be at least about 5 KRPM (thousand revolutions per minute), 5.5 KRPM, 6 KRPM, 6.5 KRPM, 7 KRPM, 7.5 KRPM, 8 KRPM, 8.5 KRPM, 9 KRPM, 9.5 KRPM, 10 KRPM, 10.5 KRPM, 11 KRPM, 11.5 KRPM, or 12 KRPM. The fan may have a low-noise signature. The low-noise signature is up to about 10.It can be 0 decibels (dbA), 15 dbA, 20, 25 dbA, or 30 dbA, where the dbA value is adjusted to vary the sensitivity of the human ear to different frequencies of sound. The low-noise signature can be lower than the sound of speaking (e.g., about 65 dbA). The low-noise signature can be, at most, breathing noise (e.g., about 10 dbA), a quiet laboratory (e.g., about 20 dbA), a soft whisper (e.g., about 40 dbA), or an office environment (e.g., about 50 dbA to about 65 dbA). The noise level of the fan may comply with jurisdictional standards (e.g., standards published by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)). The weight of the fan can be up to about 5 grams (g), 6 g, 8 g, or 10 g. The fan produces at least about 0.02 cubic meters per minute (M). 3 / min), 0.03 M 3 / min, 0.04 M 3 / min, 0.05 M 3 / min, 0.06 M 3 / min, 0.07 M 3 / min, 0.08 M 3 / min, 0.09 M 3 / min, 0.1 M 3 / min, 0.15 M 3 / min, 0.2 M 3 / min, 0.3 M 3 / min, 0.4 M 3 / min, or 0.5 M 3 It may have an air conduction capacity of / min. The fan may have a conduction capacity between any conduction capacities mentioned in this application (e.g., about 0.02 M). 3 / min to about 0.05 M 3 / min, approx. 0.05 M 3 / min to about 0.1 M 3 / min, or about 0.1 M 3 / min to about 0.5 M 3 / min).

[0060] In some embodiments, at least two of the plurality of circuit boards may be arranged in a manner that facilitates the placement of a shielding element, a heat exchanger, and / or a cooling element between them. At least one shielding element may be placed between a first circuit board and a second circuit board located adjacent to each other (e.g., directly). The shielding element may include an electric and / or electromagnetic (e.g., radio frequency) shield. The shielding element may or may not function as a heat exchanger and / or cooling element. The housing of the electronic component may include a heat exchanger and / or cooling element separated from the shielding element. The heat exchanger and / or cooling element may include a heat transfer tube or a metal slab. The metal may include an elemental metal or a metal alloy. The metal may be configured for heat conduction (e.g., efficient and / or rapid). The metal may include copper, aluminum, brass, steel, or bronze. The cooling element may include a fluid, gas, or semi-solid (e.g., gel) material. The cooling element may be active and / or passive. The cooling element may include a circulating material. The cooling element may be operably coupled to an active cooling device (e.g., a thermostat, a cooler, and / or a refrigerator). The active cooling device may be placed outside the device ensemble housing. The cooling element may be placed in a fixture (e.g., floor, ceiling, wall, or frame) of an enclosure (e.g., a building or room) where the housing of the electronic component is placed. The fixture may include a mullion or a transom.

[0061] In some embodiments, the display assembly may accommodate one or more connector types for media signals and / or electricity. For example, at least one connector and / or socket for one or more drivers and / or receivers for use in a serial communication system (e.g., RS485 (input and output)). The connector and / or socket types may include HDMI, DisplayPort (DP) input and / or output or AC input and / or switch. FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a side view of a controller and power supply assembly (1700) comprising an HDMI input (1701), a DP1 input (1702), an RS485 input (1703), an AC switch and AC input (1704), an RS485 output (1705), and a DP output (1706). FIG. 17 illustrates a disassembled (e.g., disassembled) perspective view of a controller and power supply assembly (1710), which is connected to a main power line (1711), a window controller (1712), an IGU (1715), a frame cap (1718) (sometimes referred to as a "beauty cap"), a window frame (1719), a circuit section (1716) (e.g., including a booster and / or driver for a display matrix), a hinge (e.g., a hinge (1717)), a display assembly (1714), a cover (1720), and a display assembly frame (e.g., an edge bezel) (1713) for the display assembly. The display assembly frame may be a cover for the touchscreen component(s). The window controller may be positioned on the side of the window, closer to or further away from the window. The window controller may be placed on (or on) the window frame, on (or on) the wall, on (or on) the ceiling, or on (or on) the floor. The hinge may or may not be temporarily locked (e.g., using an insert (e.g., a slit or gap), a protrusion and / or a spring (e.g., a spring plunger).

[0062] In some embodiments, the display configuration is aligned with a viewing window (e.g., an integrated glass unit abbreviated as "IGU" in this application). The display configuration may be configured to be positioned on at least a portion of the window (e.g., color-changing). For example, the display configuration may be configured to overlap with at least a portion of the window. The display configuration may be configured to facilitate simultaneous viewing from one side of the window (e.g., internal environment) to the opposite side (e.g., external environment). The display configuration may be positioned within the line of sight of a user viewing through the window (or any part thereof).

[0063] In some embodiments, the controller is operably coupled (e.g., communically coupled) with the display configuration. The communication may be wired and / or wireless. The controller may automatically control the display configuration at least partially. The controller may be, for example, a timing controller (e.g., T-CON) as disclosed in this application. The control may include electronic and / or optical control. The controller may include a microcontroller. The controller may be positioned adjacent to the glass (e.g., IGU) and / or the display configuration. The controller may be positioned in the window frame (e.g., a crossbar or a door jamb). In some embodiments, the door jamb (e.g., FIG. 1b, 131) is a vertical extension of the window frame and the crossbar (e.g., FIG. 1b, 130) is a horizontal extension of the window frame. The window frame may hold the glass and / or the display configuration (e.g., directly or indirectly). The glass may be tint-variable glass. The tint-variable glass can be controlled (e.g., using at least one controller). For example, the tint-variable glass can be controlled by a controller hierarchy (e.g., see FIG. 15). The controller hierarchy can be static or dynamic (e.g., when the hierarchical designation of the controller changes dynamically). One or more controllers controlling the viewing (e.g., tint-variable) window may or may not control the display configuration (also referred to as the “media display configuration”) in this application.

[0064] In some embodiments, the display configuration comprises glass. The glass may be in the form of one or more glass plates. For example, the display configuration may include a display matrix (e.g., an array of lights) placed between two glass plates. The array of lights may include an array of colored lights. For example, an array of red, green, and blue colored lights. For example, an array of cyan, magenta, and yellow colored lights. The array of lights may include lighting colors used in electronic screen displays. The array of lights may include an array of LEDs (e.g., OLEDs, e.g., TOLEDs). The matrix display (e.g., the array of lights) may be at least partially transparent (e.g., to the average human eye). A transparent OLED may facilitate the transition of a significant portion of the intensity and / or wavelengths (e.g., about 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 90%, or more than 95%) that the average human eye detects. The matrix display may form minimal obstruction to the user viewing through the array. An array of lights can form minimal obstruction to a user viewing through a window in which the array is placed. The display matrix (e.g., the light array) can be as transparent as possible. At least one glass plate of the display configuration may have a regular glass thickness. Ordinary glass may have a thickness of at least about 1 millimeter (mm), 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, or 6 mm. Ordinary glass may have a thickness of any of the previously described values ​​(e.g., 1 mm to 6 mm, 1 mm to 3 mm, 3 mm to about 4 mm, or 4 mm to 6 mm). At least one glass plate of the display configuration may have a thin glass thickness. The thin glass may have a thickness of up to about 0.4 millimeters (mm), 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, or 0.9 mm.The thin glass may have a thickness of any of the previously described values ​​(e.g., 0.4 mm to 0.9 mm, 0.4 mm to 0.7 mm, or 0.5 mm to 0.9 mm). The glass of the display configuration may be at least transparent (e.g., in the visible spectrum). For example, the glass may be at least about 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 99% transparent. The glass may have a transmittance percentage value of any of the previously described percentages (e.g., about 80% to about 99%). The display configuration may include one or more glass plates (e.g., glass plates). For example, the display configuration may include multiple (e.g., two) glass plates. The glass plates may have the same thickness or different thicknesses (e.g., substantially). The front glass plate may be thicker than the rear glass plate. The rear glass plate may be thicker than the front glass plate. The front may be the direction of the expected viewer (e.g., looking at the display configuration (101) from the front of the display configuration (101)). The rear may be the direction of the window (e.g., 102) (e.g., color-changing). One glass may be thicker than the other glass. The thicker glass may be at least about 1.25*, 1.5*, 2*, 2.5*, 3*, 3.5*, or 4* thicker than the thinner glass. The symbol "*" indicates a mathematical operation of "multiple". The transmittance of the display configuration (which includes one or more glass plates and a display matrix (e.g., a light array or LCD)) may be at least about 20%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%.A display configuration may have a transmittance percentage value between any of the percentages described above (e.g., about 20% to about 90%, about 20% to about 50%, about 20% to about 40%, about 30% to about 40%, about 40% to about 80%, or about 50% to about 90%). A higher transmittance percentage signifies light of higher intensity and / or a wider spectrum passing through a material (e.g., glass). The transmittance may be the transmittance of visible light. The transmittance may be measured as visible transmittance (abbreviated as "Tvis" in this application), which signifies the amount of light of the visible portion of the spectrum passing through the material. The transmittance may be relative to the intensity of the incident light. The display configuration may thereby transmit at least about 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 99% of the visible spectrum of light (e.g., wavelength spectrum). The display configuration can transmit a percentage value between any of the previously described percentages (e.g., about 80% to about 99%). In some embodiments, a liquid crystal display is used instead of a lighting array. FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic example of a display configuration assembly (200) prior to stacking, wherein the display configuration comprises a thicker glass plate (205), a first adhesive layer (204), a display matrix (203), a second adhesive layer (202), and a thinner glass plate (201), the matrix is ​​connected via wiring (211) to a circuit portion (212) that controls at least one aspect of the display configuration, and the display configuration is coupled to a fastener (213).

[0065] The display matrix has reflectance and / or color properties. The display matrix may be color, grayscale, or monochrome. The display matrix may have color depth. The color depth may be at least about 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.25, or 1.5 billion colors. The color depth may be any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 250 million colors to about 1.5 billion colors, about 250 million colors to about 1.25 billion colors, or about 1 billion colors to about 1.5 billion colors). The display configuration may have a contrast ratio of at least about 100,000, 120,000, 150,000, 170,000, or 200,000 to 1. The display configuration may have a contrast ratio between any of the above reference values ​​and 1 (e.g., about 100,000:1 to about 200,000:1, about 100,000:1 to about 150,000:1, or about 150,000:1 to about 200,000:1). The reflectance of the display configuration may be up to about 2%, 4%, 8%, 10%, 14%, or 18%. The reflectance of the display configuration may have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 2% to about 18%, or about 2% to about 14%).

[0066] In some embodiments, at least one glass plate within the display configuration and / or IGU is strengthened. At least one glass of the display configuration and / or IGU may be natural glass (e.g., not subjected to a strengthening and / or tempering process). The glass may be strengthened glass. The strengthened glass may be thermally strengthened, thermally tempered, or chemically strengthened. The chemically strengthened glass may be chemically strengthened glass. The chemically strengthened glass may include Gorilla Glass. The glass may be SentryGlass used (R)Chemically strengthened glass may include. Chemically strengthened glass may include glass doped with one or more ions (e.g., cations). The cations may be alkali (e.g., potassium) or alkaline earth cations. The glass may include one or more pigments. The glass may allow the transmission of UV light (e.g., wavelength and / or intensity) through it. The glass may reduce (e.g., prevent) the penetration of UV light (e.g., wavelength and / or intensity) through it. The glass may absorb at least a portion (e.g., wavelength and / or intensity) of the UV light. In some embodiments, the glass may include a surface treatment (e.g., sanding).

[0067] In some embodiments, the display configuration may include a binder (e.g., a laminate and / or adhesive). In some embodiments, the display configuration may include a binder comprising a polymer and / or resin. The binder may be placed between the glass plate and the display matrix. The binder may be selected to facilitate the formation of the configuration (e.g., adhesion of the display matrix to the glass plate) with minimal damage to the display matrix (e.g., without damage). The binder may be cured by heat and / or UV treatment. The temperature of the heat treatment may be set to minimize damage to the display matrix (e.g., not to damage the display matrix to a measurable and / or significant degree). Not damaging the array to a significant degree may mean not damaging the array to an extent that affects the array's intended purpose (e.g., performance as a display according to its specifications). The binder may include at least one organic polymer. At least one organic polymer may include PVB (Polyvinyl butyral), EVA (Ethylene-vinyl acetate), polyacrylamide, and SGP resin (e.g., DuPont’s SGP 5000). The binder may include, for example, ocA by 3M (e.g., 3M 8211, 3M 8212, 3M 8213, 3M 8214, 3M 8215, 3M 8171, or 3M 8172). The polymer(s) may allow the transfer of UV light (e.g., wavelength and / or intensity) through them. The polymer may reduce (e.g., prevent) the penetration of UV light (e.g., wavelength and / or intensity) through them. The polymer may absorb at least a portion of the UV light (e.g., wavelength and / or intensity).

[0068] In some embodiments, the display configuration includes a layer. The display configuration may include a color-changing device (e.g., an electrochromic device). The color-changing device may be laminated onto the display configuration (to form a single display configuration unit). For example, the display configuration may include a deposited electrochromic layer configuration (e.g., deposited on the back side of the media display (e.g., the back side of the LED)). The display configuration may include one or more layers (e.g., deposited and / or laminated layers) to protect the media display from radiation (e.g., UV and / or IR radiation). A film may be formed as an additional layering (e.g., an electrochromic device, a UV protection layer, and / or an IR protection layer). The film may be part of the display configuration. The film may facilitate a longer operating life of the display configuration. The film may facilitate greater contrast of the displayed media. A display configuration (e.g., including an electrochromic film) may be coupled to a hue-changing (e.g., electrochromic) window. The film may constitute any hue-changing window capability (e.g., a liquid crystal device, a floating particle device, a MEMS (microelectromechanical system) device (e.g., a micro shutter), or any technology configured to control light transmission through the window). The liquid crystal device may include a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal layer.

[0069] In some embodiments, the display configuration may include at least one layer of binder. The binder may include at least one optically clear adhesive layer (abbreviated as "ocA" layer in this application). For example, the display configuration may include two binder layers. The binder layer may have a thickness of at least about 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, or 1 mm. The binder layer may have a thickness of any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 0.2 mm to about 1 mm, about 0.2 mm to about 0.6 mm, or about 0.7 to about 1 mm). The binder thickness may be selected to sufficiently bond the components, for example, to form a component with high tolerances that can be machine-cut (e.g., having high die-cutting machine tolerances) while simultaneously minimizing weight. The binder may increase the durability and / or optical properties of the display component compared to a display component without a binder. The binder may be transparent (e.g., to visible light) (e.g., substantially and / or completely). The binder may be colorless. The binder may come into contact with the (e.g., largest) surface of the display matrix and the (e.g., largest) surface of the glass plate (e.g., glass plate), thereby bonding the display matrix to the glass plate. The binder may contribute minimally (e.g., may not contribute at all) to optically and / or visually distorting the media displayed by the display.

[0070] In some embodiments, the glass plate(s), binder, and display matrix are cured prior to placement. Curing may be performed by UV light, moisture, and / or heat. The curing method may be selected to preserve the functionality of the display matrix and minimize any optical distortion (e.g., to maximize transmittance and reduce gas gaps such as haze and / or air gaps). The binder may increase the durability of the display configuration. For example, the binder may reduce brittle breakage of the display configuration and / or reduce its flammability. The binder may facilitate the adjustment of the glass plate's refractive index to ambient air (e.g., at the viewer's location) to, for example, (i) minimize losses due to any Fresnel reflection, (ii) transmit all colors through the display configuration with minimal distortion, and / or (iii) improve the image projected by the display configuration. Color distortion may occur due to its passage through the binder, through the glass plate, and into the ambient air. A display component (e.g., an internal binder) can preserve and / or improve the operating temperature range of the display matrix. The binder can prevent one or more gases and / or debris (e.g., dust or sebaceous) from reaching the display matrix. A display component (e.g., binder, glass, and / or any coating) can prevent physical disturbance to the display matrix (e.g., due to contact). Contact may be direct contact by a user.

[0071] In some embodiments, the IGU and / or display configuration may include a coating (e.g., an anti-reflective coating). The coating may improve the optical performance of the glass and / or display configuration. The coating may be applied to a glass plate, a binder layer, a display matrix, and / or an electrochromic configuration. The coating may be deposited in the form of anti-reflective, anti-glare, anti-condensation, anti-scratch, anti-fouling, and / or UV blocking treatments.

[0072] In some embodiments, the display configuration may include a seal. The seal may be disposed between two glass panes of the display configuration, with a display matrix disposed between them. The seal may include a polymer / resin (e.g., any polymer / resin disclosed in this application). The seal may include a carbon-based (e.g., organic) polymer or a silicone-based polymer. The seal may protect the display configuration from light (e.g., UV), humidity, oxygen, physical contact (e.g., physical damage), debris, and / or other environmental components.

[0073] In some embodiments, the display configuration is durable over a long lifespan. The expected lifespan may be at least about 2 y, 5 y, 10 y, 15 y, 25 y, 50 y, 75 y, or 100 y (years). The expected lifespan may be any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 5 y to about 100 y, about 2 y to about 25 y, about 25 y to about 50 y, or about 50 y to about 100 y). The long lifespan may be at least 20 kh, 30 kh, 50 kh, 100 kh, 500 kh, or 1000 kh (thousand hours). The long-term lifespan of the display component may have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 20 kHz to about 1000 kHz, about 20 kHz to about 100 kHz, or about 100 kHz to about 1000 kHz). The number of hours may mean, for example, the number of hours during which the display component operates for its intended purpose. The lifespan of the display component may vary depending on its operating time and / or any environmental conditions (e.g., UV light, humidity, and / or temperature at its placement location).

[0074] In some embodiments, the display configuration is fastened to a fixture (e.g., a window frame or a wall) that holds the window (e.g., a color-changing window) by, for example, a fastening mechanism (also referred to as a “fastener” in this application). The fastener may include one or more components. For example, the fastener may include a bracket, a hinge, and a cover. The fastener may be permanent or non-permanent. Non-permanent fasteners may be removed by manual labor and / or automatically. For example, the fastener may include one or more screws that fasten it to the window frame. The fastener may include a hinge and / or a bracket. The hinge may be flexible. The bracket and / or cover (or any part thereof) may be inflexible or non-flexible. The fastener (e.g., including the hinge and / or bracket) may not be transparent. The fastener (e.g., any of its components) may include an elemental metal, a metal alloy, an allotrope of elemental carbon, a polymer, or a composite material. At least two components of the fastener may be formed of the same type (e.g., substantially). At least two components of the fastener may be formed of different material types. The elemental metal may include aluminum. The metal alloy may include steel. The fastener may include a non-corrosive material. At least a portion of the fastener (e.g., bracket and / or cover) may be configured to support the weight of the display configuration without deformation (e.g., substantially) over its intended life, for example (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The weight of the display configuration may be at least about 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 35 kg, 40 kg, or 50 kilograms (kg). The display configuration may have any weight between the weights described above (e.g., 5 kg to 50 kg, 5 kg to 25 kg, or 25 kg to 50 kg).FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a vertical cross-section (partial view shown) of an assembly (300) in which a display matrix (311) is disposed between a first glass plate (312) and a second glass plate (313) as part of a display configuration, and an L-shaped bracket is disposed between two glass plates (312, 313) and coupled to the display configuration, and the L bracket (302) is coupled to a hinge (303).

[0075] A fastener may be configured for easy installation and / or removal of a display configuration from a supporting structure (e.g., a window frame and / or a wall). Removal may be for maintenance, replacement, and / or upgrade of any part of the display configuration and / or structure (or any related device). For example, the fastener may allow (e.g., facilitate) the removal and / or insertion of the display configuration. For example, the fastener may allow (e.g. facilitate) the removal and / or insertion of the frame portion to which the fastener is attached. For example, the fastener may allow (e.g. facilitate) the removal and / or insertion of a tint-changing window supported by the frame to which the fastener is attached. "Easy" may mean low labor costs, low labor grades (e.g., low labor qualifications), and / or short labor hours. The fastener may be configured to slide and / or lock for installation on a supporting structure (e.g., a fixture).

[0076] In some embodiments, a connecting material is placed between a display configuration and a fastener (e.g., a bracket and / or a cover). The connecting material may comprise a polymer (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The connecting material may comprise a sealing gasket. The connecting material may be cured (e.g. by heat, humidity and / or UV). The connecting material may have low resistance. The connecting material may comprise at least one polymer and / or at least one resin. The connecting material has low electrical resistance and thus may be suitable for use as a packing material in the electronics industry (e.g., smartphones, packaging, liquid crystal displays, personal computers, etc.). The connecting material may comprise polyethylene terephthalate (PET), very high bond (VHB) material (e.g., 3M VHB 4926), SR, or SRS-40P. The connecting material may comprise an acrylic material. The connecting material may maintain its properties and shape at ambient temperature. The tensile strength of the connecting material may be at least about 0.60 MPa, 0.63 MPa, 0.66 MPa, 0.68 MPa, or 0.70 megapascals (MPa). The shear strength of the connecting material may be at least about 0.54 MPa, 0.60 MPa, 0.620 MPa, 0.64 MPa, or 0.68 MPa. The shear strength may be smaller than the tensile strength. The shear strength and / or tensile strength may be such that they facilitate holding the display configuration by the fastener (or any part of the fastener to which the display configuration is connected by the connecting material (e.g., adhesive)) for, for example, during the service life and / or service time of the display configuration. The connecting material may be rigid and / or flexible. The connecting material may be an adhesive. The connecting material may be softer before curing and harder after curing.The connecting material may be selected to support at least the load (e.g., weight) of the display configuration during constant and / or changing conditions, for example (e.g., according to its intended purpose). The bracket may include straight sections, curved sections, and / or corners. The bracket may not have corners. The bracket may be straight or curved. The bracket may include two straight sections (e.g., two arms) that form an angle (e.g., approximately). The angle may be right or obtuse. The bracket may be "L" shaped. The arms of the bracket and / or cover may be positioned between two glass plates, contact the display matrix, and / or contact the binder.

[0077] In some embodiments, the wiring is hidden from the user's view by a fastener (e.g., or any of the components thereof). For example, a bracket and / or cover may hide one or more (e.g., electrical) wires connected to a display matrix from the user. The wiring may be connected to the bracket and / or cover. The bracket and / or cover may include a recess configured to accommodate the wiring(s). In some embodiments, the cover and the bracket are the same component (e.g., 531). The recess may be hidden from the user's view (e.g., may be placed in the rear portion of the bracket and / or cover). The wiring(s) may be connected to a display matrix (e.g., a lighting array or an LCD). The wiring(s) may be connected to a controller. The controller may include a timing controller and / or a microcontroller. A connecting material (e.g., a connector) may be placed along the width of the display configuration (e.g., along the fastener structure (104)). The connecting material may be placed along at least about 50%, 80%, or 90% of the width of the display configuration. The fastener may include a curved portion. The fastener may include a non-curved portion.

[0078] In some embodiments, the fastener includes a hinge. In some embodiments, the hinge includes two leaves connected by a joint forming an axis configured to allow the leaves to move around it. The first leaf of the hinge may be operably coupled (e.g., connected) to a bracket and / or cover. The second leaf of the hinge may be operably coupled (e.g., connected) to a fixture. The fixture may be a wall or a window frame. The hinge may facilitate movement of the display assembly around the hinge axis. The joint may be an acute angle, a right angle, an obtuse angle, or a flat angle (e.g., 180° o ) or a full rotation (e.g., ~360 o The opening of the hinge can be facilitated. Connecting the hinge to the fixture and the display assembly (e.g., via a bracket and / or cover) facilitates the movement of the display assembly around the axis of the hinge joint. Such movement can facilitate maintenance of the display assembly without obstruction to the window (e.g., IGU) and / or the fixture. Maintenance may include, for example, cleaning, repairing, and / or replacing the display assembly and any part or component thereof.

[0079] In some embodiments, the fastener may include a plurality of components. The plurality of components may include brackets, covers, hinges, and / or boards. A display configuration may be coupled (e.g., connected) to the brackets and / or covers. The brackets and / or covers may be coupled to one leaf of the hinge. Another leaf of the hinge may be indirectly coupled to the fastener by directly coupling another hinge leaf to a board that is directly connected to the fastener. The board may include any fastener material disclosed in this application (e.g., elemental metals and / or metal alloys). The fastener may include a plurality of components of the same type. For example, the fastener may include a plurality of hinges, a plurality of brackets, a plurality of covers, and / or a plurality of boards. The plurality of fastener components may be at least two, three, four, five, eight, or ten components (e.g., of the same type or different types). A hinge may include a set of hinge components (e.g., a knuckle and a pintle). The fastener may include a set of hinge components. A set of hinge components can be aligned to have a single hinge axis. A fastener can be formed with two rotating leaves around the axis of the set of hinge components. At least one (e.g., each) leaf may comprise a single slab incorporating half of a plurality of hinge components (e.g., knuckles), and thus, when two leaves are incorporated, a plurality of functional sets of hinge components are created (e.g., as illustrated in the example of FIG. 37). In some embodiments, two leaves having each hinge component to form a plurality of motion hinge components—each of the two leaves being formed from a single slab material—form a fastener that is stronger and / or more durable compared to joining a display configuration to a plurality of individual fasteners each having a single set of hinges.In some embodiments, two leaves having each hinge component to form a plurality of motion hinge components—each of the two leaves formed from a single slab material—form a fastener that is easier to install, maintain, and / or replace compared to joining a display configuration to a plurality of individual fasteners, each having a single set of hinges. In some embodiments, two leaves having each hinge component to form a plurality of motion hinge components—each of the two leaves formed from a single slab—facilitate more precise alignment of the display configuration compared to joining the display configuration to a plurality of individual fasteners, each having a single set of hinges. This single fastener provides additional advantages, such as incorporating a heat exchanger (e.g., a fan), directing heat exchange (e.g., within the fastener and / or along the display configuration), and / or joining one or more circuit boards to the fastener.

[0080] In some embodiments, at least one leaf of the hinge includes one or more holes. At least one of the one or more holes is configured so that a screw passes through to connect the hinge to a fixture (e.g., a window frame) and / or a bracket (e.g., reversibly). The connection of the fastener (or any component thereof) to the display configuration and / or fixture (e.g., a window frame) may be (I) irreversible (e.g., using a connecting material) or (II) reversible (e.g., using one or more screws). The fixture and / or board may use both irreversible and reversible connections between itself and the display configuration. For example, the hinge may be reversibly connected to the window frame and irreversibly connected to the bracket. For example, the hinge may be reversibly connected to the bracket and irreversibly connected to the window frame. For example, the hinge may be reversibly connected to the window frame and reversibly connected to the bracket, and the bracket will be irreversibly connected (e.g., adhesive) to the display configuration. For example, the hinge may be reversibly connected to a wall and reversibly connected to a cover, and the cover will be irreversibly connected (e.g., adhesive) to a display configuration. For example, the hinge may be reversibly connected to a board and reversibly connected to a cover, and the cover will be irreversibly connected (e.g., adhesive) to a display configuration. The board may be joined to a fixture reversibly (e.g., via screws) or irreversibly (e.g., via a binder (e.g., adhesive)). FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic example of a hinge (400) having a first leaf (401) having a plurality of holes (e.g., 411) allowing movement of a screw in one direction and a second leaf (402) having a plurality of holes allowing movement of a screw in a second direction, wherein the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction.The hinge illustrated in FIG. 4 has a joint (420) that facilitates rotation of the first leaf relative to the second leaf. In some embodiments, the first leaf has a hole(s) with a major axis in a first direction, and the second leaf has a hole(s) with a major axis in a second direction, and the first direction forms a non-zero angle with the second direction (e.g., the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction). The relative direction of the major axis can be measured when the hinge is closed and the two leaves are positioned vertically relative to each other. In some embodiments, a bracket may be an extension of the leaf of the hinge. In some embodiments, the bracket may be attached (e.g., fastened) to the leaf of the hinge, for example, reversibly (e.g., via screw(s)) or irreversibly (e.g., via adhesive). In some embodiments, a cover may be an extension of the leaf of the hinge. In some embodiments, the cover may be joined (e.g., fastened) to the leaf of the hinge, for example, reversibly (e.g., via screw(s)) or irreversibly (e.g., via adhesive).

[0081] In some embodiments, the electrical circuit is communicably coupled to the display assembly. The electrical circuit may (i) boost a signal transmitted to the display matrix and / or (ii) transmit power reaching the display matrix from the power supply. In some embodiments, the circuit may include a touchscreen circuit. In some embodiments, the touchscreen circuit may be detachable (e.g., placed in a touchscreen sensor cover). In some embodiments, the circuit may connect the touchscreen sensor(s) to the power supply. In some embodiments, the touchscreen circuit may have a separate connector to the power supply.

[0082] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of an assembly (520) in which a display configuration (500) (partially shown) is connected to a fastener comprising a first cover portion (501) which is an L bracket, a heat pad (505), a flexible electrical connector such as a 506 (MXC) connector, a circuit portion (502) (e.g., a booster board), a flexible insulator (503), and a second cover portion (504); FIG. 510 illustrates a schematic bottom view of a circuit board having screws and connections, the circuit board being attached to a cover. The assembly (520) is shown in different views in 530 to show a display configuration (536), flexible wiring (e.g., MXC) (535), a first part of a cover (531) which is a bracket (partial view shown), a gasket (e.g., flexible insulator) (533) (partial view shown), a circuit part (532) (partial view shown), and a second part of a cover (534) (partial view shown). The flexible insulator may be a foam gasket (e.g., poron). The flexible insulator may have a compression of at least 25%. One or more thermal pads may be placed on the bracket. Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, an L-bracket (501) is shown to extend over the linear dimensions of the transparent display (and is attached to the cover glass (500)), and the L-bracket (501) is the first cover. In one embodiment, the length of the bracket (501) may be up to about 10 feet. A circuit section (e.g., a signal booster) may be connected to a display matrix by one or more flexible wires (e.g., MXC). Sometimes, a plurality of circuit boards (e.g., at least two, three, or four boards) may be placed in a fastener (e.g., between a first cover and a second cover). FIG. 5 illustrates an example of two circuit boards (502 and 507). One or more (e.g., flexible) connectors may connect the circuit boards to a flexible display matrix.The number of flexible connectors (e.g., MXC) may be at least 2, 5, 6, 8, or 10. FIG. 5 illustrates examples of flexible connectors (516, 535, 506). One or more (micro) cable bundles and / or (e.g., micro) coaxial cables may be coupled to (i) a circuit section (e.g., a booster) placed in a fastener and (ii) a controller (e.g., a timing controller). One or more (micro) cable bundles and / or (e.g., micro) coaxial cables may be connected to a circuit board (e.g., a booster board) by a connector. The number of electrical connectors between the circuit board and the controller (e.g., connector (630) (partial view shown), e.g., an IPLEX connector) may be at least 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. FIG. 5 illustrates an example of an electrical cable (513) connecting a board (e.g., a driver board) and a controller (e.g., a timing controller). One or more bundles of fine wiring may connect the controller (e.g., a T-CON) to a booster board connected to a flexible connector (e.g., an MXC cable) for a display matrix (e.g., a TOLED). The assembly may be configured to secure, accommodate, and / or hide the cables and / or wiring so that they are not visible to a viewer of the display assembly.

[0083] The electrical circuit (e.g., any connecting cable) may be shielded at least partially from the user's line of sight by a fastener (or any component, e.g., by a hinge and / or board). The electrical circuit (e.g., any connecting cable) may be secured at least partially from contact by the user. The bracket, cover, board and / or hinge may have an openable portion. The openable portion may rotate around an axis (e.g., the openable portion may rotate around an auxiliary hinge to facilitate rotation). The fastener may have one or more of its component types (e.g., one or more brackets, one or more covers, one or more boards, one or more main hinges and / or one or more auxiliary hinges). One or more components of the fastener may span across the display assembly and / or viewing window, or the FLS of a part thereof. Openable and / or removable parts may facilitate maintenance of electrical circuits (e.g., and any connecting cables thereof) without disassembling fasteners from the joined support structure and / or display configuration. Using an opening (combined with an auxiliary hinge or without any auxiliary hinge) may facilitate (e.g., reversible) disconnection of connecting cabling between (i) the E-box and / or power supply box and (ii) the circuit attached to the display configuration (e.g., the display configuration and / or touchscreen-related circuit). Such (e.g., reversible) cabling attachment and disconnection may allow replacement and / or maintenance of the E-box and / or power supply without disassembling fasteners from the support structure and / or display configuration. Such (e.g., reversible) cabling attachment and disconnection may allow replacement and / or maintenance of the display configuration and / or fasteners without disassembling the E-box and / or power supply unit.Such (e.g., reversible) cabling attachment and detachment may allow separation (e.g., detachment) between (I) the display configuration-fastener assembly and (II) the E-box and / or power supply unit. The display configuration-fastener assembly may optionally include a touchscreen facilitator (e.g., a sensor and emitter panel). For example, an openable and / or removable part (e.g., an auxiliary hinge) may facilitate maintenance of the booster board or any cables and / or connectors connected thereto. Maintenance may include removal, repair, replacement, and / or cleaning. For example, the board may have an auxiliary opening that facilitates exposing at least a portion of the controller and / or wiring. FIG. 10 illustrates an example of an auxiliary opening including parts (1017, 1021) as part of the fastener system. A cushion may be placed between the openable and / or removable part and the electrical circuit part (e.g., and any of its connecting cables). The cushion may protect the electrical circuit (e.g., and any connecting cables thereof) and / or prevent its movement. The protection may be protection from light, temperature (e.g., heat or low temperature), contact, humidity, and / or oxygen. The cushion may comprise a polymer foam (e.g., polyurethane). The cushion may comprise a foam gasket. This cushion may help maintain a (e.g., reasonable) bending radius in the wiring(s). The wiring may comprise, for example, microflex-complete (MXC) cable(s) for connecting the circuit to a controller (e.g., a timing controller) and / or power supply. The wiring may be coupled to the circuit via one or more connectors (e.g., IPEX or micro connectors). The micro connector may connect the circuit (e.g., placed in a fastener) to a display matrix. The circuit may comprise a booster board. The micro connector may have multiple wires bonded to an envelope, for example.The wiring may include coaxial cable(s).

[0084] In some embodiments, the fastener may include a regression that forms an opening. The regression may be an auxiliary opening. The regression may be centered around the mid-length of the fastener. The regression may be covered or not covered. The cover of the regression may be reversible or not reversible. For example, the cover may be an auxiliary hinge leaf. The cover may be bolted to the fastener using screws and / or clips. The fastener may include two hinge leaves that are coupled to a knuckle and pintle mechanism to form a hinge. The regression may be covered when the fastener is in its closed hinge position. (Note) The regression may be (reversibly) covered when the fastener hinge is in its closed position. (Note) The regression may be (reversibly) opened when the fastener hinge is in its open position. FIG. 10 illustrates a cover (17017) that covers an opening of the fastener (1021). Width of the regression section (e.g., Fig. 41, dotted arrow W) opening (Refer to) the hinge leaf width (e.g., Fig. 41, dashed arrow W). total It can be extended up to approximately 95%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, or 30% of the maximum (see reference). The return portion may extend from the edge of the hinge leaf toward its interior portion. The return portion may be an opening within the hinge leaf (e.g., a window within the hinge leaf) and, for example, has the aforementioned extension as its width. The length of the opening (e.g., the return portion. See, for example, FIG. 41, dotted arrow L). opening ) is the total length of the hinge leaf (e.g., Fig. 41, dashed arrow L totalIt may be extended up to approximately 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, or 10% of the reference. The return portion may be extended to a width and / or length that facilitates the connection and / or disconnection of any connector that connects the circuit board to the display configuration and / or touchscreen-related device (e.g., sensor and emitter panel). The opening (e.g., the return portion) may or may not be centered with respect to the length and / or width of the fastener (or any hinge leaf).

[0085] In some embodiments, the controller may include a timing controller (abbreviated as "T-CON" in this application). The timing controller can control the operation timing of various components of the display matrix (e.g., when an LED in the display matrix is ​​turned on). The timing controller can convert between the video signal and the row and column driver signals required by the display matrix. The media signal may be transmitted to the T-CON board via a communication interface such as LVDS (Low-voltage differential signaling), eDP (Embedded DisplayPort), MIPI® (Mobile Industry Processor Interface), DSI (Display Serial Interface), or VX1. The circuitry (e.g., the internal chip and / or controller) may include a 60 Hz to 120 Hz frame rate converter. The timing controller may refresh the charge at a rate that, for example, maintains signal uniformity, avoids decay, and / or maintains appropriate updates to minimize the decay of the optical response of the LCD chemical(s) responding to the charge. A controller (e.g., T-CON) may be positioned at a distance from a display configuration assembly comprising a display configuration and a fastening system (e.g., a fastener).

[0086] In some embodiments, the display assembly is operably coupled to a power supply (e.g., connected by wiring). The circuit is operably coupled to a power supply (e.g., connected by wiring). The connection may be direct or indirect. An indirect connection may pass through the circuit (e.g., a booster). The power supply may be an auxiliary power supply. The power supply may be coupled to a city power source (e.g., a power plant) and / or a building power source (e.g., a generator, solar cell(s), and / or a wind turbine). The power source may be renewable and / or non-renewable. The power source may be coupled to a BMS. The power source may be coupled to network infrastructure (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The power source may supply power at approximately 240 V or 120 V (e.g., household current) AC. The auxiliary power source may include a converter that reduces the voltage (e.g., up to approximately 24 V, 48 V, or 54 volts (V)). FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a perspective view of an assembly (600) including a display component and a circuit component coupled to a fastener, wherein the fastener (602) (partial view shown) is coupled to a display component (601) (partial view shown) connected to a circuit component (not shown) placed in the fastener via wiring (603) (partial view shown), and the wiring is secured by a hook such as a hook (604). The hook may be a tie mounting part. FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a hinge leaf (634) to which wiring (633) is connected, wherein the wiring is connected to a circuit component (632), and the hinge leaf (634) is coupled to a hinge leaf portion (636) connected to a fastener (not shown) by a hinge leaf portion (635) (partial view shown) and a screw (637). The hinge leaf portions (635, 636) are parts of the same hinge leaf.FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a side view of an assembly (620) comprising a fastener (662) coupled to a fixture (not shown) by a screw, e.g., 661, and the fixture has a dangling wire (667) extending from its body and fastened to a hook (666). The wire (667) is connected to a display configuration (partial view shown) comprising (i) a circuit section (not shown) disposed in the fastener body (662) and (ii) a display matrix (664) disposed between a thicker glass (665) and a thinner glass (663). FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a side view of an assembly (612) (similar to 620) disposed in a vertical section of a window frame (610). FIG. 6 illustrates an example of electrical wiring (630) that can be used in the display configuration assembly. The fastener may include a driver and / or a booster board. The circuit section can facilitate data (e.g., network communication) and / or power transmission.

[0087] The auxiliary power supply may supply direct current (DC) voltage. The auxiliary power supply may be placed adjacent to the display assembly and / or IGU. The auxiliary power supply may be placed in a window frame, wall, floor, or ceiling. The controller of the display assembly may be placed separately from its power supply. The shortest distance from (i) the display assembly, booster board, driver board and / or timing controller (e.g., T-CON) to (ii) the power supply may be at least about 0.25 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 3.5 m, 4 m, 4.5 m, 5 m, 5.5 m, 6 m, 6.5 m, 7 m, 8 m, 10 m, or 20 m. (i) The shortest distance from the display component, booster board, driver board and / or timing controller to (ii) the power supply may be any value between the values ​​described above (e.g., about 0.25 to about 20 m, about 0.25 m to about 5 m, about 5 m to about 7 m, or about 7 m to about 20 m). For example, the shortest distance from (i) the driver and / or booster board to (ii) the power supply and / or T-CON may be at least about 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 3.5 m, 4 m, 4.5 m, 5 m, 5.5 m, 6 m, 6.5 m, 7 m, 8 m, or 10 m. (i) The shortest distance from the driver and / or booster board to (ii) the power supply and / or T-CON may be any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 1.5 to about 10 m, about 1.5 m to about 5 m, or about 5 m to about 10 m). (i) The shortest distance from the display component and / or booster board to (ii) the power supply and / or T-CON may be any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 5' to about 30', about 10' to about 25', or about 15' to about 20').For example, the shortest distance from (i) the driver board and / or display component to (ii) the power supply and / or T-CON may be at least about 5', 10', 15', 20', 25', 25', 30', 50', 100', 200', or 300' (feet). The shortest distance from (i) the display component and / or booster board to (ii) the power supply and / or timing controller may be any value between the values ​​described above (e.g., about 5' to about 300', about 10' to about 25', about 15' to about 20', about 20' to about 50', about 50' to about 200', or about 100' to about 300').

[0088] In some embodiments, a local controller may control a viewing (e.g., color-changing) window (e.g., as part of an IGU) and / or a display configuration. The local controller may be part of a control network. The control network may be a hierarchical control network (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The hierarchy of controllers in the control network may be static or dynamic. The local controller may be positioned adjacent to the display configuration and / or IGU. The local controller may be positioned in a window frame, wall, floor, or ceiling. In some embodiments, one local controller controls the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window and the display configuration (e.g., media displayed by the display configuration). In some embodiments, a separate controller controls the viewing (e.g., color-changing) window and the display configuration (e.g., media displayed by the display configuration). Communication between the local controller and other components of the network interface may be wired and / or wireless. Wired communication may include coaxial cable, twisted pair, NM cable, underground feeder (UF) cable, thermoplastic high heat resistant nylon coating (THHN) wiring, thermoplastic heat resistant and waterproof nylon coating (THWN) wiring, standard telephone wiring, or Category 3 (Cat 3) cable and / or Category 5 (Cat 5) cable. A control system (e.g., a local controller) may be communicably coupled to a display configuration by wired and / or wireless communication (e.g., via a timing controller (T-CON)). For example, the display configuration may be connected to the local controller via one or more wires and / or wirelessly. For example, the T-CON may be connected to the local controller via one or more wires. (i) The shortest distance from the display configuration and / or T-CON to (ii) the local controller is at least about 0.25m, 0.5m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, 4m, 4.It may be 5m, 5m, 5.5m, 6m, 6.5m, 7m, 8m, or 10m. (i) The shortest distance from the display configuration and / or T-CON to (ii) the local controller may be any value between the values ​​described above (e.g., about 0.25 to about 10m, about 0.25m to about 5m, about 5m to about 7m, or about 7m to about 10m). The distance may correspond to the minimum measurement of the wiring length (e.g., if the display configuration is at least partially coupled to the local controller via wiring). (I) The shortest distance between the display configuration and the local controller and (II) the local controller to the power supply may be (e.g., substantially) the same. (I) The shortest distance between the display configuration and the local controller and (II) the local controller to the power supply may not be (e.g., substantially) the same. (I) The shortest distance between the timing controller and the local controller and (II) the shortest distance between the local controller and the power supply may be (e.g., substantially) the same. For example, (I) the shortest distance between the timing controller and the local controller may be smaller than (II) the distance between the local controller and the power supply. For example, (I) the shortest distance between the timing controller and the local controller may be longer than (II) the distance between the local controller and the power supply. (I) The shortest distance between the timing controller and the local controller and (II) the shortest distance between the local controller and the power supply may not be (e.g., substantially) the same. For example, (I) the shortest distance between the timing controller and the local controller may be smaller than (II) the distance between the local controller and the power supply. For example, (I) the shortest distance between the timing controller and the local controller may be greater than (II) the distance between the local controller and the power supply.

[0089] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a vertical cross-section of a portion of a display assembly coupled to a circuit and a fastener, comprising: an L-bracket (701) shown in cross-section, a circuit (702) (e.g., a booster board), cable(s) (703), a foam gasket (704), a screw (705), a tape (706), a first glass plate (707), an adhesive (e.g., ocA) (708), a display matrix (709), a second glass plate (710), a cover (714), a bumper (712), an adhesive (713), and a viewing window (711) (partial view shown). The display assembly may include a flexible bumper (e.g., a polymer or resin) that separates it from the window (e.g., 711). The bumper may prevent glass-to-glass contact between the display assembly and the window (e.g., a tint-changing window) that could cause damage to the display assembly and / or the window (e.g., to prevent cracking and / or breakage). The bumper can increase the safety motion of rotating the display assembly around a hinge axis, for example. In one embodiment of the cross-section, the L-bracket is defined by one or more right angles, but the angles may be angles other than 90 degrees. In the illustrated embodiment, the L-bracket is attached to the cover glass (e.g., 707) via an adhesive element. In the embodiment, the adhesive element is an adhesive tape. In one embodiment, the adhesive tape includes a VHB type tape. In one embodiment, the adhesive element is a liquid or gel adhesive that bonds the L-bracket to the cover glass. The cover glass (e.g., 707) may be plastic, glass, or other transparent material. In one example, the thickness of the cover glass may be about 4 mm, but it may be thicker or thinner than 4 mm. The cover glass may be part of the display assembly (e.g., a transparent display) and / or elements of the display assembly (e.g., a transparent display) may be laminated to the cover glass.In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, a second cover glass (710) is laminated to a transparent display element (709), that is, the transparent display element (709) (e.g., T OLED) is sandwiched between the cover glass (707) and the second cover glass (710). The formed laminate structure may be placed in contact with a viewing window (e.g., 711) or parallel to the viewing window, but spaced apart from it. A laminate structure comprising a first glass plate (707), a display matrix (709), and a second glass plate (710) (e.g., a second glass cover) may be considered as a transparent display assembly (also referred to as a "display configuration" in this application).

[0090] In one embodiment, the adhesive element has sufficient strength to support the weight of the transparent display assembly. As illustrated, one side of the L-bracket (e.g., 701) is used as the surface of the adhesive element, and at least this large surface area is attached to the transparent display assembly through the cover glass (e.g., 707).

[0091] As illustrated in the example shown in FIG. 7, the cover (714) is attached to the L-bracket (701). In this example, the L-bracket (701) includes a protruding portion of a vertical leg. A chamber is formed together with the cover (714), and a circuit portion (702) for a display matrix is ​​accommodated within the chamber. The circuit portion (702) may be in the form of a circuit board (e.g., a driver and / or booster board). In one embodiment, the cover seals the electronic device from the environment through one or more gaskets. In one embodiment, the L-bracket (701) is configured to provide a movable and / or physical connection between the frame of the window and the display assembly (e.g., see FIG. 1a). In one embodiment, the circuit portion (702) is coupled to the display matrix through one or more conductors, such as a ribbon cable, a flex circuit, and / or other wired connection (175). In a specific embodiment, the wired connection (175) (see FIG. 2b) may be a micro coaxial cable (e.g., see 802 in FIG. 8). In an embodiment, the wired connection (802) may be terminated at an L-bracket by a multi-pin connector (see FIG. 8, 803).

[0092] In some embodiments, the display configuration includes a touchscreen. The display configuration may include one or more optical sensors at its edges to facilitate the functioning of the touchscreen by user(s). The touchscreen may receive contact (e.g., touch) input from user(s) and deliver an output response. The response may be functional and may include visual, data, or sound changes. The touchscreen may utilize a display matrix. The display configuration may be operably coupled to an information processing system (e.g., including one or more processors and / or network interfaces). User(s) may utilize the information processing system through simple (e.g., single) or multiple touch gestures by touching the glass plate of the display configuration facing the user(s). The touch may be made using a specialized device (e.g., a stylus or an electronic pen) or one or any part of the body (e.g., more fingers). The specialized device may be adapted to the display configuration. The touchscreen may be a resistive touchscreen, a surface acoustic wave touchscreen (e.g., using ultrasound), a capacitive touchscreen, an infrared grid touchscreen (e.g., using a photodetector), an optical imaging (e.g., using a CMOS sensor), an infrared acrylic projection (e.g., including an infrared LED), a distributed signal touchscreen, or an acoustic pulse recognition touchscreen. The display configuration is improved according to the requirements of the touchscreen technology. For example, if a sensor (e.g., CMOS) and / or a projector (e.g., LED) are required for the touchscreen, they are added to the display configuration, for example, by placing them inside a frame that surrounds at least a part of the display configuration.

[0093] In some embodiments, the display assembly may function as a touchscreen. The frame may include one or more sensors disposed on or within the frame. The frame may include circuitry, one or more connectors (e.g., power supply and / or network system), and any optical component (e.g., reflector, mirror, prism, beam splitter and / or lens). The sensors may be configured to detect the presence or location of a user's finger, stylus, marker, smart pen, and / or other marking and / or display device within an area bounded by the frame shape (e.g., an area where the surface of a transparent display assembly spans). The sensors may be disposed along and / or within the length of one or more frame portions (e.g., within a channel defined by one or more frame portions). One or more frame portions may include sensors, circuitry, and / or connections. One or more frame portions may include at least one, two, three, or four frame portions (e.g., 1012, 1019, and 1020). A frame portion may be a bezel. The frame portion may include a groove. The frame portion may be configured to hold a display configuration. The width of the frame portion groove may be configured to accommodate the width of the display configuration. In some embodiments, all edges (e.g., sides) of the display configuration may include a touchscreen frame. The circuit may process a signal from a sensor and process an output signal indicating the location of a marking or display device within an area bounded by the frame. The frame may include connections to other circuits, including circuits disposed on or coupled thereto to the transparent display assembly (e.g., circuits on an L-bracket). The circuit may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: a processor, memory, a display, and analog and / or digital circuits.

[0094] The frame may provide a transparent display assembly having an interactive display function (e.g., a whiteboard function). The fixed or moving position of a user's finger or a display device on the transparent display may be detected by a sensor of the frame within an area bounded by the frame, and a signal indicating the position may be generated by the circuit of the frame. The signal indicating the position within the area bounded by the frame may include a signal compatible with the display technology of the display. In some embodiments, the signal indicating the position within the area bounded by the frame includes, but is not limited to, USB (universal serial bus) and / or HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) signals. The signal indicating the fixed or moving position of the user's finger or the display device within the frame area may be processed by software and / or circuitry associated with the frame and / or the transparent frame assembly. The processed signal may be displayed on the transparent display assembly, for example, in the form of a representation of the fixed or moving position (e.g., a record, print, or shape). Software associated with the frame and / or transparent display may be configured to provide other functions, including but not limited to (i) displaying the position of a detected user finger or other display device on another display or device, (ii) interaction with the transparent display and frame by two or more users, (iii) exporting displayed content, (iv) importing display content, (v) clearing displayed content, and / or (vi) selecting display color. In one embodiment, the frame may include one or more commercially available touchscreens (e.g., from FlatFrog USA Inc., 333 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, 95110 California).

[0095] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of a display assembly (1010), the components of the fastener include a leaf (1021), a main hinge (1018 and 1015) that allows rotation of the display assembly around its axis, and an auxiliary hinge (including a part (1017)) that facilitates exposure of a part of a circuit section (1016) (e.g., a booster board and / or a driver board). The leaf (1021) has an opening that facilitates access to the circuit section (1016) through an opening covered by the hinge leaf (1017). The display assembly (1010) is framed by a touchscreen sensor array (1013) and a protective cover (1012, 1019) that covers the sensor array in the protective frame. The display configuration (1050) illustrates a touchscreen sensor array (1052) that is covered and assembled by the display configuration (1050) and the assembled fastener (1056). In some examples, there is no auxiliary hinge (e.g., 1017) (e.g., as in Example 3504). In some embodiments, the fastener (including the main hinge) has an opening through which at least a portion of the circuit (e.g., PCB) is visible and / or accessible. For example, at least a portion of the connectors of the circuit may be visible and / or accessible through the opening. For example, at least a portion of the connectors between the circuit and the display configuration may be visible and / or accessible through the opening (e.g., an opening (3504) that allows viewing of a connector (3509) attached to the circuit (3530) (e.g., including a booster and / or driver board), see FIG. 35)).

[0096] In one embodiment, the fastener includes one or more parts (e.g., hinges) configured to provide a physical connection of the transparent display to the window. In one embodiment, one or more parts of the fastener are configured to provide movement between the transparent display and the light of the window (e.g., by using the hinges of the fastener).

[0097] Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the L-bracket comprises one or more hinges, e.g., hinge (400). In one embodiment, the hinge comprises a plurality of elongated holes or slots. In one embodiment, at least one of the elongation axis of the plurality of holes is orthogonal to the elongation axis of at least one other hole among the plurality of holes. This allows for a method of installing a transparent display assembly in a window frame. For example, one or more hinges (e.g., 400) are mounted to the window frame through holes that provide a distance from which the transparent display assembly will be located from the window (e.g., 711). Prior to such mounting, an L-bracket (e.g., 701) pre-mounted to the transparent display assembly may be attached to another leg of one or more hinges (e.g., 400), which provides centering of the L-bracket / transparent display element within the viewable area of ​​the window between the frame elements through another plurality of holes orthogonal to those on the other leg of the hinge.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, one or more hinges have a joint (750) connecting a first hinge leaf (752) and a second hinge leaf (753) shown in a closed position (791). An open position is shown in 720, and a dashed arrow (790) indicates relative movement of the first hinge leaf, the first hinge leaf may be referred to as the “first leg” in this application, and the second hinge leaf may be referred to as the “second leg” in this application. The first leg may be coupled to a bracket or may include a bracket. A fastener comprising the hinge leaves (752, 753) is coupled to a display assembly (754) (partial view shown) and a window (751) (partial view shown). The second leg may be coupled to a window frame (755). In one embodiment, one or more hinges are configured to allow the transparent display assembly to move toward or away from the viewing window. In one embodiment, movement rotates around a longitudinal axis, i.e., a pivot. In one embodiment, during movement of the transparent display relative to the viewing window, no movement of the transparent display assembly relative to the circuit section (757) (e.g., a booster and / or driver board), conductors (758) such as ribbon cables, and / or other wiring elements used to connect the transparent display to the circuit section occurs. FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a display assembly (784) (partial view shown) connected to a first hinge leaf (782). The hinge leaf (782) is connected by a joint (780) to a second hinge leaf (783) connected to a cover (785) connected to a window frame for a window (781) (partial view shown).

[0099] This configuration provides a longer lifespan for the electrical connection between the display and the controller (e.g., T-CON) because the connection is not affected by movement and friction associated with the movement of the transparent display and the fastener (e.g., bracket) assembly.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 8, in one embodiment, a seal is provided along at least three edges of a transparent display assembly, for example, along the edges of a laminate assembly as described in the present application. In the embodiment, the seal is in the form of silicone or other transparent plastic, resin, or other polymer cap (or bumper) installed over the edges of the laminate transparent assembly to seal the unit. The seal may provide a bumper function between a second cover glass (e.g., FIG. 7, 710) and a window (e.g., FIG. 7, 711). FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a perspective view of a seal applied along arrows (811, 812, 813) along three sides of a display assembly (850) using, for example, an applicator (e.g., a syringe gun) (810). The display configuration (850) is coupled to the fastener (530), and on the fastener, wiring (802) connects the display matrix of the display configuration to the circuit portion disposed in the fastener (now shown). The display configuration (850) is also illustrated in the example of FIG. 8 as a vertical cross-section (830) of a part of the display configuration comprising a thicker glass plate (804), a thinner glass plate (805), adhesive layers (806 and 808), a display matrix (807), and a seal (809). The seal may protrude from the glass plate and / or may serve as a bumper. The protrusion of the seal may be random or directional. For example, the protrusion may be oriented toward one side of the display configuration (e.g., intended to touch the window). The protrusion of the seal may be uniform or non-uniform (e.g., substantially) (e.g., toward one side of the display configuration).

[0101] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a cover (903) (shown in cross-section) that can be used to conceal the L-bracket (904) from view. The cover (903) may be removablely attached to the window frame (905). Power and communication may be transmitted to the transparent display assembly via wiring (906), and the wiring is received within the window frame (905) in this example. The L-bracket may allow for maintenance or replacement of the transparent display and / or maintenance or replacement of any circuit portion (e.g., placed in a fastener to which the bracket is part thereof). FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a transparent display assembly having a display configuration comprising a glass plate (907) (e.g., glass plate), a display matrix (908), and a glass plate (902) (e.g., glass plate), the display configuration being coupled to or comprising the frame (905). The frame may include parts that are coupled to or configured to be coupled to each other. The frame may include at least three (3) parts. The frame may include a shape that matches (e.g., approximates) the shape of at least a portion of the periphery of the display configuration (e.g., transparent display assembly). The frame may be joined or attached to a side (or edge) of the display configuration (e.g., transparent display assembly). In one embodiment, the frame portions are joined together to form a frame shape, for example, after the frame portions are joined to the display configuration (e.g., transparent display assembly). In one embodiment, the frame portions may be joined together to form a frame shape, for example, before the frame portions are joined to the display configuration (e.g., transparent display assembly). The display configuration (e.g., transparent display assembly) may be located within an area bounded by the frame shape. The frame portion may include a channel (e.g., a U-shaped channel) configured to accommodate and / or hold the side of the transparent display assembly within it.

[0102] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a window frame (e.g., door frame) portion (951) to which a fastener (953) is attached (the fastener includes a hinge / lock (952)). The fastener (953) is coupled to a display configuration (954) (partial view shown) and an integrated glass unit (961) (IGU) (partial view shown) comprising: a first glass plate (955), a sealed environment (957), a second glass plate (956), and an electrochromic configuration (958) placed on the glass plate (956). The sealed environment of the IGU may be an insulated, (e.g., sealed) sealed and / or inert environment. FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a power unit and / or controller (e.g., a timing controller) positioned in the frame portion (951) and collectively designated by reference numeral 959, and an electrical wiring and / or communication path (960) extending from the environment outside the window frame (951) to the display configuration (954). The electrical wiring and / or communication path may extend to the IGU through the window frame. The electrical wiring and / or communication path may extend to the IGU through the controller and / or power assembly. The plate glass may be a transparent hard material (e.g., glass or a polymer such as plastic). The transparency may be at least at wavelengths to which an average human viewer is sensitive.

[0103] The present invention should not be limited by the embodiments, embodiments, and advantages disclosed above, as other embodiments, aspects, and advantages including one or more of the following are within the scope of the invention. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a structure (e.g., a fastener), the structure (e.g., a fastener) comprises a first part and a second part, and the first and second parts are configured to move relative to each other. In one embodiment, the structure comprises one or more brackets. In one embodiment, the structure comprises one or more hinges. In one embodiment, the structure comprises one or more electrical connectors. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises a micro coaxial cable. In one embodiment, the electrical connector comprises one or more ribbon cables. In one embodiment, the structure is configured to be mounted on a display configuration (e.g., including a transparent display). In one embodiment, the transparent display is a T. OLED display. In one embodiment, the display configuration (e.g., including a transparent display) comprises one or more optically clear glass, a cured polymer (e.g., plastic), or a cured resin. In one embodiment, the structure comprises one or more electronic circuits configured to communicate with a display matrix (e.g., a transparent display matrix). In one embodiment, the structure is configured to be mounted to a frame. In one embodiment, the frame includes a window frame. In one embodiment, the structure is configured to be mounted to the FLS (e.g., length) of a transparent display. In one embodiment, the structure includes a length, and the length is about 0.1 feet to about 10 feet. In one embodiment, a first portion of the fastener includes at least one bracket, and a second portion of the fastener includes one or more hinges. In one embodiment, the structure includes a display matrix and an adhesive element, and the display matrix is ​​mounted to the first portion and / or the second portion, for example, through the adhesive element. In one embodiment, the adhesive element includes an adhesive tape.In one embodiment, the adhesive tape comprises a VHB tape. In one embodiment, a first portion of the fastener and / or a second portion of the fastener are configured to be mounted on a viewing window (e.g., a tint-changing window). In one embodiment, the first portion of the fastener is configured to be mounted on a display assembly and the second portion is configured to be mounted on a window (wherein the second portion comprises a hinge). In one embodiment, the hinge comprises a plurality of elongated holes, and at least one extension axis of the plurality of holes is orthogonal to another extension axis of at least one of the plurality of holes.

[0104] In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a frame. The frame may include a transparent display and a fastener (including a bracket) configured to provide movement and physical connection between the frame and a display configuration (e.g., including a transparent display). In one embodiment, the frame comprises a window frame. In one embodiment, the bracket comprises an L-bracket, and the L-bracket is coupled to the frame and the display configuration (e.g., including a transparent display). In one embodiment, the bracket is coupled to the transparent display through an adhesive structure. In one embodiment, the adhesive structure comprises an adhesive tape. In one embodiment, the bracket comprises one or more hinges. In one embodiment, the hinge is configured to provide movement of the display configuration (e.g., including a transparent display) relative to a fastener (e.g., a window frame). In one embodiment, the movement includes rotational movement. In one embodiment, the movement is centered on a horizontal axis. In one embodiment, the movement is centered on a vertical axis. In one embodiment, the frame comprises a light (e.g., a window glass). In one embodiment, the bracket is configured to move the surface of the transparent display close to or in contact with the surface of the light. In one embodiment, the frame defines an internal area (e.g., the surface of a window within the frame), and the transparent display includes a height and a width that define an area that fits within the internal area. In one embodiment, the area of ​​the display configuration (e.g., including the transparent display) fits (e.g., substantially) within the entire internal area. In one embodiment, the area of ​​the transparent display fits within half or less than half of the internal area. In one embodiment, the structure includes one or more conductors, ribbon cables and / or connectors, and the one or more conductors, ribbon cables and / or connectors provide an electrical connection between the control unit and the transparent display.

[0105] In some embodiments, an assembly having a display configuration and a fastener is formed. The display configuration may be attached to at least a component of the fastener, for example, a bracket. FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a stage forming an assembly of a display configuration and a fastener. In 1110, the display configuration (1112) has an area (1112) designated for adhesive application. In 1120, adhesive is applied to the designated adhesive area according to an arrow, for example, arrow 1121. In 1130, a fastener (1131) (for example, an L-bracket) is placed on the designated adhesive area where the adhesive applied thereon is placed. Items 1121, 1131, and 1112 illustrate parts of the display configuration. The fastener and the display configuration may be placed on the same plane or different planes. At least a part of the fastener may be placed on the same plane or different plane relative to the display configuration. The display configuration may be joined obliquely to a fastener (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 12 and FIG. 1210). The display configuration and the fastener may form a single plane (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 1220). FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a display configuration (1211) forming an angle with a fastener (1218) and a display configuration (1221) forming a flat plane with a fastener (1228). The display configuration may include an illumination entity (e.g., an LED) that illuminates more in one direction than in another (e.g., more in the forward direction than in the rear direction). An image displayed by the display matrix may be clearly viewable from one side of the display matrix rather than its opposite side. The display configuration may include two display matrices of illumination entities (e.g., LED matrices) arranged back-to-back.At least one of the two display matrices (e.g., each) may be positioned such that the more illuminated side faces away from the rear (and toward the viewer) and the less illuminated side faces away from the rear (and toward the viewer). In a display configuration, a back-to-back arrangement of display matrices can facilitate clear image viewing from both sides of the display configuration. A display configuration having a back-to-back display matrix may utilize a flat fastener (e.g., 1228). In some embodiments, two display configurations may be positioned adjacent to each other in a back-to-back configuration such that, for example, at least one of the display configurations (e.g., each) has the more illuminated side facing away from the rear (and toward the viewer) and the less illuminated side facing away from the rear (and toward the viewer). The two back-to-back display configurations may be fastened to a structure (e.g., a fastener) using a flat fastener (e.g., 1228).

[0106] In some embodiments, a window is placed in an enclosure. In some embodiments, the enclosure includes an area defined by at least one structure. The at least one structure may include at least one wall. The enclosure may include and / or enclose one or more sub-enclosures. At least one wall may include metal (e.g., steel), clay, stone, plastic, glass, plaster (e.g., gypsum), polymer (e.g., polyurethane, styrene, or vinyl), asbestos, fiberglass, concrete (e.g., reinforced concrete), wood, paper, or ceramic. At least one wall may include wire, brick, block (e.g., concrete block (cinder block)), tile, drywall, or frame (e.g., steel frame).

[0107] In some embodiments, the enclosure includes one or more openings. One or more openings may be reversibly closable. One or more openings may be permanently open. The base length scale of one or more openings may be smaller than the base length scale of the wall(s) defining the enclosure. The base length scale may include the diameter, length, width, or height of the boundary circle. The surface of one or more openings may be smaller than the surface of the wall(s) defining the enclosure. The opening surface may be a percentage of the total surface of the wall(s). For example, the opening surface may correspond to about 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, or 1% of the wall(s). The wall(s) may include floors, ceilings, or sidewalls. Closable openings may be closed by at least one window or door. The enclosure may be at least part of a facility. The enclosure may include at least part of a building. The building may be a private building and / or a commercial building. The building may include one or more floors. The building (e.g., the floor) may include at least one of the following: a room, a hall, a lobby, an attic, a basement, a balcony (e.g., an interior or exterior balcony), a stairwell, a corridor, an elevator shaft, a facade, a mezzanine, a penthouse, a garage, a veranda (e.g., an enclosed veranda), a terrace (e.g., an enclosed terrace), a cafeteria, and / or a duct. In some embodiments, the enclosure may be stationary and / or movable (e.g., a train, an airplane, a ship, a vehicle, or a rocket).

[0108] Certain disclosed embodiments provide network infrastructure in an enclosure (e.g., a facility such as a building). The network infrastructure may be used for various purposes, such as providing communication and / or power services. Communication services may include high-bandwidth (e.g., wireless and / or wired) communication services. Communication services may be provided to residents of the facility and / or users outside the facility (e.g., a building). The network infrastructure may operate in cooperation with or partially replace the infrastructure of one or more cellular carriers. The network infrastructure may be provided in a facility that includes electrically switchable windows. Examples of network infrastructure components include high-speed backhaul. The network infrastructure may include at least one cable, switch, physical antenna, transceiver, sensor, transmitter, receiver, radio, processor and / or controller (which may include a processor). The network infrastructure may be operably coupled to a wireless network and / or may include such a network. The network infrastructure may include wiring. One or more sensors may be deployed (e.g., installed) in the environment as part of the network installation and / or after the network installation. The network infrastructure may be configured to facilitate at least 3rd generation (3G), 4th generation (4G), or 5th generation (5G) cellular communication. The network may be configured to facilitate media transmission (e.g., presentation, still image, or video transmission (e.g., movie). The network may be configured for simultaneous data and power communication (e.g., over the same cable, such as a coaxial cable).

[0109] In some embodiments, the enclosure includes one or more sensors. The sensors can facilitate environmental control of the enclosure so that the occupant of the enclosure can have an environment that is more comfortable, enjoyable, beautiful, healthy, productive (e.g., in terms of the occupant's work capabilities), easier to live in (e.g., for work), or any combination thereof. The sensor(s) may consist of low-resolution or high-resolution sensors. The sensors may provide an on / off indication of the occurrence and / or presence of specific environmental events (e.g., a single pixel sensor).

[0110] In various embodiments, the network infrastructure supports a control system for one or more viewing windows, such as an electrochromic (e.g., hue-variable) window. The control system may include one or more controllers operably coupled (e.g., directly or indirectly) to one or more windows. In some embodiments, the electrochromic window is an example of an optically switchable window, a hue-variable window, and / or a smart window. The concepts disclosed in this application may be applied to other types of switchable optical devices, such as liquid crystal devices or floating particle devices. For example, liquid crystal devices and / or floating particle devices may be implemented instead of, or in addition to, an electrochromic device.

[0111] In some embodiments, the tint-variable window exhibits a change (e.g., controllable and / or reversible) in at least one optical property of the window when a stimulus is applied. The stimulus may include optical, electrical, and / or magnetic stimuli. For example, the stimulus may include an applied voltage. One or more tint-variable windows may be used to control lighting and / or glare conditions, for example, by controlling the transmission of solar energy propagating through them. One or more tint-variable windows may be used to control the temperature within a building, for example, by controlling the transmission of solar energy propagating through them. Control of solar energy may control the heat load applied to the interior of a facility (e.g., a building). Control may be manual and / or automatic. Control may be used to maintain one or more requested (e.g., environmental) conditions, for example, occupant comfort. Control may include reducing energy consumption of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and / or lighting systems. At least two of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning may be induced by separate systems. At least two of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning may be induced by a single system. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning may be induced by a single system (abbreviated as "HVAC" in this application). In some cases, the tint-changing window may respond to one or more environmental sensors and / or user controls (e.g., may be communically coupled thereto). The tint-changing window may include an electrochromic window (e.g., may be an electrochromic window). The window may be located in a range from the inside to the outside of a structure (e.g., a facility, e.g., a building). However, this is not necessarily the case.A color-changing window may be operated using a liquid crystal device, a floating particle device, a MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) device (e.g., a micro shutter), or any technology configured to control light transmission through the window. A window (e.g., equipped with a MEMS device for color changing) is described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14 / 443,353, filed May 15, 2015, titled “MULTI-PANE WINDOWS INCLUDING ELECTRocHROMIC DEVICES AND ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS DEVICES,” the entirety of which is incorporated by reference into this application. In some cases, one or more viewing (e.g., color-changing) windows may be located inside a building, for example, between a conference room and a hallway. In some cases, one or more viewing (e.g., color-changing) windows may be used in automobiles, trains, aircraft, and other vehicles, for example, instead of manual and / or non-color-changing windows.

[0112] In some embodiments, the tint-changing window comprises an electrochromic device (referred to in this application as "EC device" (abbreviated as ECD) or "EC"). The EC device may comprise at least one coating comprising at least one layer. At least one layer may comprise an electrochromic material. In some embodiments, the electrochromic material exhibits a change from one optical state to another optical state, for example, when a potential is applied across the EC device. The transition of the electrochromic layer from one optical state to another optical state may be caused, for example, by reversible, semi-reversible, or irreversible ion insertion into the electrochromic material (e.g., by intercalation) and the injection of a corresponding charge-balancing electron. For example, the transition of the electrochromic layer from one optical state to another optical state may be caused, for example, by reversible ion insertion into the electrochromic material (e.g., by intercalation) and the injection of a corresponding charge-balancing electron. Reversible may apply to the expected lifespan of the ECD. Semi-reversible refers to a measurable (e.g., noticeable) degradation of the reversibility of the window's tint over one or more tint change cycles. In some cases, a portion of the ions responsible for the optical transition are irreversibly bound to the electrochromic material (e.g., and thus, the induced (changed) tint state of the window is not reversible to its original tint state). In various EC devices, at least a portion (e.g., the whole) of the irreversibly bound ions can be used to compensate for the "blind charge" of the material (e.g., ECD).

[0113] In some embodiments, the suitable ion includes a cation. The cation may include lithium ions (Li+) and / or hydrogen ions (H+) (i.e., protons). In some embodiments, other ions may be suitable. The intercalation of the cation may take place into an oxide (e.g., a metal). A change in the state of the intercalation of the ion (e.g., cation) into the oxide may cause a visible change in the tint (e.g., color) of the oxide. For example, the oxide may transition from a colorless state to a tinted state. For example, the intercalation of lithium ions into tungsten oxide (WO3-y (0 < y ≤ ~ 0.3)) may cause the tungsten oxide to change from a transparent state to a colored state (e.g., blue). The EC device coating as described in this application is positioned within the visible portion of the tint-changing window so that the tint change of the EC device coating can be used to control the optical state of the tint-changing window.

[0114] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a schematic cross-section of an electrochromic configuration (1300) according to some embodiments. An EC device coating is attached to a substrate (1302), a transparent conductive layer (TCL) (1304), an electrochromic layer (EC) (1306) (sometimes referred to as a cathode colored layer or cathode chromic layer), an ion conductive layer or zone (IC) (1308), a counter electrode layer (CE) (1310) (sometimes referred to as an anode colored layer or anode chromic layer), and a second TCL (1314). The elements (1304, 1306, 1308, 1310, 1314) are collectively referred to as an electrochromic stack (120). A voltage source (1316) operable to apply a potential across the electrochromic stack (1320) influences the electrochromic coating to transition, for example, from a clear state to a colored state. In another embodiment, the order of the layers is reversed with respect to the substrate. That is, the layers are in the following order: substrate, TCL, counter electrode layer, ion conductive layer, electrochromic material layer, TCL.

[0115] In various embodiments, an ion conductor region (e.g., 1308) may be formed from a portion of the EC layer (e.g., 1306) and / or a portion of the CE layer (e.g., 1310). In these embodiments, an electrochromic stack (e.g., 1320) may be deposited to include a cathode-colored electrochromic material (EC layer) in direct physical contact with an anode-colored counter electrode material (CE layer). An ion conductor region (sometimes referred to as an interface region, or an ion-conductive substantially electronically insulated layer or region) may be formed where the EC layer and the CE layer meet, for example through heating and / or other processing steps. Examples of electrochromic devices (e.g., those manufactured without depositing a separate ion conductor material) can be found in U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 462,725, filed May 2, 2012, with the title of the invention “ELECTRocHROMIC DEVICES,” the entirety of which is incorporated by reference into this application. In some embodiments, the EC device coating may include one or more additional layers, such as one or more passive layers. Passive layers may be used to improve certain optical properties, provide moisture, and / or provide scratch resistance. These and / or other passive layers may serve to hermetic seal the EC stack (120). Various layers, including transparent conductive layers (e.g., 1304 and 1314), may be treated with anti-reflective and / or protective layers (e.g., oxide and / or nitride layers).

[0116] In certain embodiments, the electrochromic device is configured to reversibly cycle between a clear state and a tinted state (e.g., substantially). Reversible may be within the expected lifespan of the ECD. The expected lifespan may be at least about 2 y, 5 y, 10 y, 15 y, 25 y, 50 y, 75 y, or 100 y (years). The expected lifespan may be any value between the values ​​described above (e.g., about 5 y to about 100 y, about 2 y to about 25 y, about 25 y to about 50 y, or about 50 y to about 100 y). When the window is in a first color state (e.g., clear), a potential may be applied to an electrochromic stack (e.g., 1320) such that available ions of the stack, which can cause the electrochromic material (e.g., 1306) to be in a color-changed state, are mainly located at the counter electrode (e.g., 1310). When the potential applied to the electrochromic stack is reversed, ions may be transported across the ion-conducting layer (e.g., 1308) to the electrochromic material and cause the material to enter a second color state (e.g., a color-changed state).

[0117] It should be understood that references to the transition between the clear state and the tinted state are non-limiting and merely suggest one example among many electrochromic transitions that may be implemented. Unless otherwise specified in this application, whenever a clear-tinted transition is referred to, the corresponding device or process includes other optical state transitions such as non-reflective-reflective and / or transparent-opaque. In some embodiments, the terms "clear" and "tinted" refer to an optically neutral state, e.g., non-chromic, transparent, and / or translucent. In some embodiments, the "color" or "tinted" of the electrochromic transition is not limited to any wavelength or wavelength range. The selection of appropriate electrochromic materials and counter electrode materials may govern the associated optical transition (e.g., from the tinted state to the non-tinted state).

[0118] In certain embodiments, at least some (e.g., all) of the materials constituting the electrochromic stack are inorganic, solid (i.e., solid), or both inorganic and solid. Because various organic materials tend to degrade over time, inorganic materials provide the advantage of a reliable electrochromic stack that can function for a long period, particularly when exposed to heat and UV light, such as tinted building windows. In some embodiments, solid materials may provide the advantage of minimal contamination and minimizing leakage problems, such as those sometimes occurring with liquid materials. One or more layers of the stack may contain a predetermined amount of organic material (e.g., measurable). The ECD or any part thereof (e.g., one or more layers) may contain little to no measurable organic material. The ECD or any part of the ECD (e.g., one or more layers) may contain one or more liquids that may be present in minute amounts. "Minimal" may be up to about 100 ppm, 10 ppm, or 1 ppm of the ECD. Solid materials can be deposited (or otherwise formed) using one or more processes that use liquid components, such as specific processes using sol-gel, physical vapor deposition, and / or chemical vapor deposition.

[0119] FIG. 14 illustrates an example of a cross-sectional view of a tint-changing window implemented in an insulating glass unit ("IGU") (1400) according to some implementation. When provided for installation in a building, it may be desirable for the IGU to serve as a base configuration for holding electrochromic glass (also referred to as "lites" in this application and as "lite" in the singular form). The IGU lite may be a single-substrate or multi-substrate configuration. The lite may comprise, for example, a laminate of two substrates. The IGU (e.g., having a double or triple-substrate configuration) may provide a number of advantages over a single-substrate configuration. For example, a multi-substrate configuration may provide improved thermal insulation, noise reduction, environmental protection, and / or durability compared to a single-substrate configuration. A multi-substrate configuration may provide increased protection against ECD. For example, an electrochromic film (e.g., as well as related layers and conductive interconnects) can be formed on the inner surface of a multi-panel glass IGU and can be protected by an inert gas filling of the inner volume of the IGU (e.g., 1408). The inert gas filling can provide at least some (thermal) insulation for the IGU. The electrochromic IGU can have a heat-blocking capability, for example, thanks to a tint-changing coating that absorbs (and / or reflects) heat and light.

[0120] In some embodiments, the “IGU” comprises two (or more) substantially transparent substrates. For example, the IGU may comprise two glass plates. At least one substrate of the IGU may comprise an electrochromic device disposed thereon. Separators may be disposed between one or more glass plates of the IGU. The IGU may be a hermetic sealed configuration having an internal zone isolated from the surrounding environment, for example. The “window assembly” may comprise the IGU. The “window assembly” may comprise a (e.g., standalone) laminate. The “window assembly” may comprise one or more electrical leads for connecting, for example, the IGU and / or the laminate. The electrical leads may operably connect (e.g., connect) one or more electrochromic devices to a voltage source, switch, etc., and may comprise a frame supporting the IGU or the laminate. The window assembly may comprise a window controller and / or a component of the window controller (e.g., a dock).

[0121] FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of an IGU (1400) comprising a first glass plate (1404) having a first surface (S1) and a second surface (S2). In some embodiments, the first surface (S1) of the first glass plate (1404) faces an external environment, such as the outdoors or an external environment. The IGU (200) also comprises a second glass plate (1406) having a first surface (S3) and a second surface (S4). In some embodiments, the second surface (e.g., S4) of the second glass plate (e.g., 1406) faces an internal environment, such as the internal environment of a house, building, vehicle, or its compartment (e.g., an internal enclosure such as a room).

[0122] In some embodiments, the first and second glass plates (e.g., 1404 and 1406) are, for example, transparent or translucent to light of at least the visible spectrum. For example, each of the glass plates (e.g., 1404 and 1406) may be formed from a glass material. The glass material may include architectural glass and / or shatterproof glass. The glass is silicon dioxide (SO₂). x It may include ). The glass may include soda-lime glass or float glass. The glass may include at least about 75% silica (SiO2). The glass may include oxides such as Na2O or CaO. The glass may include alkali or alkaline earth oxides. The glass may include one or more additives. The first and / or second glass plates may include any material having suitable optical, electrical, thermal and / or mechanical properties. Other materials (e.g., substrates) that may be included in the first and / or second glass plates are plastics, semi-plastics and / or thermoplastic materials, e.g., poly(methyl methacrylate), polystyrene, polycarbonate, allyl diglycol carbonate, styrene acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN), poly(4-methyl-1-pentene), polyesters and / or polyamides. The first and / or second glass plates may include a mirror material (e.g., silver). In some implementations, the first and / or second glass plates may be strengthened. Strengthening may include tempering, heating, and / or chemical strengthening.

[0123] In some embodiments, the sensor(s) are operably coupled to at least one controller and / or processor. Sensor readings may be acquired by one or more processors and / or controllers. The controller may include a processing unit (e.g., a CPU or GPU). The controller may receive input (e.g., from at least one sensor). The controller may include circuitry, electrical wiring, optical wiring, sockets and / or outlets. The controller may transmit output. The controller may include a plurality of (e.g., sub) controllers. The controller may be part of a control system. The control system may include a master controller, floor controllers (e.g., including a network controller), and local controllers. The local controller may be a window controller (e.g., an optically switchable window controller), an enclosure controller, or a component controller. For example, the controller may be part of a hierarchical control system (e.g., including a main controller directing one or more controllers, e.g., a floor controller, a local controller (e.g., a window controller), an enclosure controller, and / or a component controller). In a hierarchical control system, the physical location of controller types can be changed. For example: Initially: The first processor can assume the role of the main controller, the second processor can assume the role of the floor controller, and the third processor can assume the role of the local controller. Secondly: The second processor can assume the role of the main controller, the first processor can assume the role of the floor controller, and the third processor can maintain the role of the local controller. Thirdly: The third processor can assume the role of the main controller, the second processor can assume the role of the floor controller, and the first processor can assume the role of the local controller. A controller can control one or more devices (e.g., directly coupled to the device). A controller can be placed in close proximity to the one or more devices it controls.For example, the controller may control optically switchable devices (e.g., IGUs), antennas, sensors, and / or output devices (e.g., light sources, sound sources, odor sources, gas sources, HVAC outlets, or heaters). In one embodiment, the floor controller may direct one or more window controllers, one or more enclosure controllers, one or more component controllers, or any combination thereof. The floor controller may include floor controllers. For example, a floor controller (e.g., including a network controller) may control multiple local controllers (e.g., including window controllers). Multiple local controllers may be placed in a part of a facility (e.g., a part of a building). The part of the facility may be the floor of the facility. For example, the floor controller may be assigned to the floor. In some embodiments, the floor may include multiple floor controllers depending, for example, the size of the floor and / or the number of local controllers coupled to the floor controller. For example, the floor controller may be assigned to a part of the floor. For example, the floor controller may be assigned to a part of the local controllers placed in the facility. For example, a floor controller may be assigned to a portion of the floor of a facility. A master controller may be coupled to one or more floor controllers. Floor controllers may be deployed within the facility. A master controller may be deployed within the facility or outside the facility. A master controller may be deployed in the cloud. A controller may be part of a building management system or may be operably coupled. A controller may receive one or more inputs. A controller may generate one or more outputs. A controller may be a single-input single-output controller (SISO) or a multiple-input multiple-output controller (MIMO). A controller may interpret received input signals. A controller may acquire data from one or more components (e.g., sensors). Acquisition may include receiving or extracting.Data may include measurements, estimates, determinations, generation, or any combination thereof. The controller may include feedback control. The controller may include feed-forward control. Control may include on-off control, proportional control, proportional-integral (PI) control, or proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control. Control may include open-loop control or closed-loop control. The controller may include closed-loop control. The controller may include open-loop control. The controller may include a user interface. The user interface may include (or be operablely coupled to) a keyboard, keypad, mouse, touchscreen, microphone, voice recognition package, camera, imaging system, or any combination thereof. Output may include a display (e.g., a screen), speaker, or printer. FIG. 15 illustrates an example of a control system architecture (1500) comprising a master controller (1508) that controls a floor controller (1506), and in turn, the floor controller controls a local controller (1504). In some embodiments, the local controller controls one or more IGUs, one or more sensors, one or more output devices (e.g., one or more emitters), or any combination thereof. FIG. 15 illustrates an example of a configuration in which the master controller is operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a building management system (BMS) (1524) and a database (1520). Arrows in FIG. 15 indicate communication paths. The controller may be operably coupled (e.g., directly / indirectly and / or wired and / or wirelessly) to an external source (1510). The external source may include a network. The external source may include one or more sensors or output devices. The external source may include a cloud-based application and / or a database. Communication may be wired and / or wireless. The external source may be located outside the facility.For example, external sources may include one or more sensors and / or antennas placed, for example, on the walls or ceiling of the facility. Communication may be unidirectional or bidirectional. In the example illustrated in FIG. 15, communication means that all communication arrows are bidirectional. FIG. 15 illustrates an example of a perspective view of an enclosure (1501) (e.g., a building).

[0124] The controller may monitor and / or direct changes (e.g., physical) in the operating conditions of the device, software, and / or method described in this application. Control may include adjustment, manipulation, regulation, direction, monitoring, regulation, modulation, change, alteration, suppression, verification, guidance, or management. What is controlled (e.g. by the controller) may include damping, modulation, change, management, suppression, control, regulation, limitation, supervision, manipulation, and / or guidance. Control may include controlling control variables (e.g., temperature, power, voltage, and / or profile). Control may include real-time or offline control. Calculations used by the controller may be performed in real-time and / or offline. The controller may be a manual or non-manual controller. The controller may be an automatic controller. The controller may operate on demand. The controller may be a programmable controller. The controller may be programmable. The controller may include a processing unit (e.g., a CPU or GPU). The controller may receive inputs (e.g., from at least one sensor). The controller may transmit outputs. The controller may include multiple (e.g., sub) controllers. The controller may be part of a control system. The control system may include a master controller, a floor controller, and local controllers (e.g., an enclosure controller or a window controller). The controller may receive one or more inputs. The controller may generate one or more outputs. The controller may be a single-input single-output controller (SISO) or a multiple-input multiple-output controller (MIMO). The controller may interpret received input signals. The controller may acquire data from one or more sensors. Acquisition may include receiving or extracting. Data may include measurement, estimation, determination, generation, or any combination thereof. The controller may include feedback control. The controller may include feed-forward control.Control may include on-off control, proportional control, proportional-integral (PI) control, or proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control. Control may include open-loop control or closed-loop control. The controller may include closed-loop control. The controller may include open-loop control. The controller may include a user interface. The user interface may include (or be operably coupled to) a keyboard, keypad, mouse, touchscreen, microphone, voice recognition package, camera, imaging system, or any combination thereof. Output may include a display (e.g., screen), speaker, or printer. The method, system, and / or device described in this application may include a control system. The control system may communicate with any device (e.g., sensor) described in this application. The sensor may be of the same type as, for example, described in this application, or of a different type. For example, the control system may communicate with a first sensor and / or a second sensor. The control system may control one or more sensors. The control system may control one or more components of a building management system (e.g., lighting, security, and / or HVAC systems). The controller may adjust at least one characteristic of the enclosure (e.g., environment). The control system may use any component of the building management system to control the enclosure environment. For example, the control system may control the energy supplied by heating elements and / or cooling elements. For example, the control system may control the velocity of air flowing into and / or out of the enclosure through vents. The control system may include a processor. The processor may be a processing unit. The controller may include a processing unit. The processing unit may be central. The processing unit may include a central processing unit (abbreviated as "CPU" in this application). The processing unit may be a graphics processing unit (abbreviated as "GPU" in this application).A controller(s) or a control mechanism (e.g., including a computer system) may be programmed to implement one or more methods of the present disclosure. A processor may be programmed to implement the methods of the present disclosure. A controller may control at least one component of the forming system and / or device disclosed in the present application.

[0125] FIG. 16 illustrates a schematic example of a computer system (1600) programmed or otherwise configured to operate one or more of any method provided in this application. The computer system may control (e.g., direct, monitor, and / or regulate) various features of the method, device, and system of this disclosure, such as controlling the heating, cooling, lighting, and / or ventilation of an enclosure, or any combination thereof. The computer system may be part of or communicate with any ensemble of any sensor or device (e.g., including sensors and / or emitters) disclosed in this application. The computer may be coupled to one or more mechanisms and / or any part thereof disclosed in this application. For example, the computer may be coupled to one or more sensors, valves, switches, lighting, windows (e.g., IGUs), motors, pumps, optical components, or any combination thereof.

[0126] In some embodiments, the circuit is operably coupled (e.g., communically coupled) to a network of an enclosure (e.g., a facility including a building). The circuit may include a driver board or a controller. The controller may be any controller disclosed in this application (e.g., a timing controller, a touchscreen controller, and / or any controller of a (e.g., hierarchical) control system). The controller may be operably coupled to a device ensemble. The device ensemble may include a sensor or an emitter. For example, the device ensemble may include a plurality of sensors, a plurality of emitters, or any combination thereof. The emitter may be a light (e.g., LED) or sound (e.g., a buzzer or loudspeaker) emitter. The sensor may detect any environmental characteristics of the environment (e.g., light, temperature, chemical content (e.g., of the atmosphere), or sound). Chemical content may include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide, oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, or humidity. The control system may be configured to control the environment (e.g., via a network) using, for example, a building management system. The control system may be configured to control the ventilation, heating, air conditioning, cooling, lighting, security, safety, fire, or sound systems of an enclosure (e.g., a facility) (e.g., via a network). The control system may be configured to control at least one color-changing window, display configuration, and / or touchscreen (e.g., via a network). The network may facilitate the updating of any software (e.g., non-transient computer-readable media) associated with devices operably (e.g., communically) coupled. The network may facilitate the updating of any logic (e.g., control logic) associated with devices operably (e.g., communically) coupled. The logic may be embedded in the software.The network can facilitate updating any data stream associated with devices coupled operablely (e.g., communically). The update may be real-time. The network can facilitate response times and / or update times with a delay of up to about 2 milliseconds (ms), 3ms, 4ms, 5ms, 7ms, 10ms, or 15ms. The network can facilitate low-latency communication. Display components, touchscreen functions, and / or color-changing windows may have unique identification (alphanumeric) codes (e.g., each). Display components, touchscreen functions, and / or color-changing windows may be uniquely recognized by the network and / or control system (e.g., each). Display components, touchscreen functions, and / or color-changing windows may be uniquely identified by the network and / or control system as devices and / or nodes (e.g., each).

[0127] In some embodiments, a device (e.g., a display component, a touchscreen function, and / or a color-changing window) is coupled to a network so as to be communicable. A third-party device and / or data stream (e.g., a third-party media provider) may use a network authentication protocol to communicate, for example, with a control system and / or other device. The network authentication protocol may open one or more ports for network access. The port(s) may be opened when an organization and / or facility authenticates the identity of a device attempting to operablely coupled (and / or physically coupled) to a network (e.g., via network authentication). Operable coupling may include communicable coupling. An organization and / or facility may authorize the device's access to the network (e.g., by using the network). Access may be restricted or not restricted. Restrictions may include one or more security levels. The identity of the device may be determined based on credentials and / or certificates. Credentials and / or certificates may be verified by the network (e.g., by a server operablely coupled to the network). Authentication protocols may or may not be specific for physical communication (e.g., Ethernet communication) in a local area network (LAN) using packets, for example. Standards may be maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Standards may specify operational characteristics of physical media (e.g., target devices) and / or networks (e.g., Ethernet). Networking standards may support Virtual LANs (VLANs) in local area (e.g., Ethernet) networks. Standards may support power over local area networks (e.g., Ethernet). Networks may provide communication over power lines (e.g., coaxial cables). Power may be direct current (DC) power.The power can be at least about 12 watts (W), 15W, 25W, 30W, 40W, 48W, 50W, or 100W. The standard can facilitate mesh networking. The standard can facilitate Local Area Network (LAN) technology and / or Wide Area Network (WAN) applications. The standard can facilitate physical connections between target devices and / or infrastructure devices (hubs, switches, routers) via various types of cables, for example (e.g., coaxial, twisted pair, copper cables, and / or fiber cables). Examples of network authentication protocols may be 802.1X or KERBEROS. Network authentication protocols may include secret key encryption. The network may support (e.g., communication) protocols including 802.3, 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+), 802.1Q, or 802.11s. The network may support communication protocols for a Building Automation and Control (BAC) network (e.g., BACnet). The protocol may define service(s) used to communicate between various devices coupled to the network. One or more devices include sensors, emitters, color-changing windows, display components, touchscreen functions, controllers, transceivers, antennas, equipment related to third-party media providers, personal computers, mobile circuits (e.g., laptops, mobile phones, touchpads), and / or any other (e.g., third-party) devices. Protocol services may include device and object discovery (e.g., Who-Is, I-Am, Who-Has, and / or I-Have). Protocol services may include read attributes and write attributes (e.g., for data sharing). The network protocol may define object types (e.g., actuated by the service).The protocol may define one or more data link and / or physical layers (e.g., ARCNET, Ethernet, BACnet / IP, BACnet / IPv6, BACnet / MSTP, point-to-point over RS-232, MS / TP (Master-Slave / Token-Passing) over RS-485, ZigBee, and / or LonTalk). The protocol may be dedicated to devices (e.g., Internet of Things (IoT) devices and / or Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication). The protocol may be a messaging protocol. The protocol may be a publish-subscribe type protocol. The protocol may be configured for messaging transmission. The protocol may be configured for remote devices. The protocol may be configured for devices with a small code footprint and / or minimal network bandwidth. The small code footprint may be configured to be handled by a microcontroller. The protocol may have multiple levels of quality of service, including (i) at most once, (ii) at least once, and / or (iii) exactly once. Multiple levels of service quality can increase the reliability of message delivery in a network (e.g., to its target). The protocol can facilitate messaging from (i) devices to the cloud and / or (ii) the cloud to devices. The messaging protocol is configured to broadcast messages to a group of devices, such as sensors and / or emitters (e.g., as described in this application). The protocol may comply with the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS). The protocol may support security schemes such as authentication (e.g., using tokens). The protocol may support access delegation standards (e.g., OAuth).The protocol may support granting the first application (and / or website) access to information about the second application (and / or website) without providing the second application (and / or website) with security codes (e.g., tokens and / or passwords) associated with the first application. The protocol may include the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) or Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP) protocol. The protocol may be configured for a message rate of at least one (1) message per second (e.g., per publisher) or more messages per second (e.g., per publisher). The protocol may be configured to facilitate a message payload size of up to about 64, 86, 96, or 128 bytes. The protocol may be configured to communicate with any device (e.g., from a microcontroller to a server) that runs a protocol-compatible (e.g., MQTT) library and / or connects to a compatible broker (e.g., an MQTT broker) over a network. Each device (e.g., target device, sensor, or emitter) may be a publisher and / or a subscriber. At least one broker may handle millions of simultaneously connected devices or fewer than millions of devices. A broker may handle at least about 100, 10,000, 10,000, 10,000,000, or 10,000,000 simultaneously connected devices. In some embodiments, the broker is responsible for receiving at least a portion (e.g., the whole) of messages, filtering messages, determining who is interested in each message, and / or sending messages to these subscribed devices (e.g., broker clients). The protocol may require an internet connection to the network. The protocol may facilitate bidirectional and / or synchronous peer-to-peer messaging. The protocol may be a binary wire protocol.Examples of such network protocols, control systems, and networks can be found in U.S. provisional patent application No. 63 / 000,342, filed on March 26, 2020, titled "MESSAGING IN A MULTI CLIENT NETWORK," the entirety of which is incorporated by reference into this application.

[0128] The computer system may include a processing unit (e.g., 1606) (also used in this application as “processor,” “computer,” and “computer processor”). The computer system may include memory or memory location for communicating with the following (e.g., 1602) (e.g., random access memory, read-only memory, flash memory), an electronic storage unit (e.g., 1604) (e.g., hard disk), a communication interface for communicating with one or more other systems (e.g., 1603) (e.g., network adapter), and peripheral devices such as a cache, other memory, data storage and / or electronic display adapter (e.g., 1605). In the example illustrated in FIG. 16, the memory (1602), storage unit (1604), interface (1603), and peripheral device (1605) communicate with the processing unit (1606) via a communication bus (solid line), such as a motherboard. The storage unit may be a data storage unit (or data storage) for storing data. A computer system may be operably coupled to a computer network (“network”) (e.g., 1601) with the help of a communication interface. The network may be the Internet, the Internet and / or an extranet, or an intranet and / or an extranet communicating with the Internet. In some cases, the network is a communication and / or data network. The network may include one or more computer servers capable of enabling distributed computing, such as cloud computing. In some cases, the network may implement a peer-to-peer network with the help of a computer system, which enables a device coupled to the computer system to act as a client or a server.

[0129] The processing unit may execute a series of machine-readable instructions that may be implemented as a program or software. Instructions may be stored in a memory location such as memory (1602). Instructions may be derived into the processing unit, and the processing unit may subsequently program or otherwise configure the processing unit to implement the method of the present disclosure. Examples of operations performed by the processing unit may include fetching, decoding, executing, and rewriting. The processing unit may interpret and / or execute instructions. The processor may include a microprocessor, a data processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a system-on-chip (SOC), a coprocessor, a network processor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), application-specific instruction set processors (ASIPs), a controller, a programmable logic device (PLD), a chipset, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or any combination thereof. The processing unit may be part of a circuit, such as an integrated circuit. One or more other components of the system (1600) may be included in the circuit.

[0130] The storage unit can store files such as drivers, libraries, and stored programs. The storage unit can store user data (e.g., user preferences and user programs). In some cases, the computer system may include one or more additional data storage units located outside the computer system, for example, on a remote server that communicates with the computer system via an intranet or the Internet.

[0131] A computer system may communicate with one or more remote computer systems over a network. For example, a computer system may communicate with a user's (e.g., an operator's) remote computer system. Examples of remote computer systems include personal computers (e.g., portable PCs), slats or tablet PCs (e.g., Apple® iPad, Samsung® Galaxy Tab), telephones, smartphones (e.g., Apple® iPhone, Android-enabled devices, Blackberry®), or personal digital assistants. A user (e.g., a client) may access the computer system over the network.

[0132] The method described in this application may be implemented by machine-executable code (e.g., computer processor) stored in an electronic storage location of a computer system, such as memory (1602) or an electronic storage unit (1604). Machine-executable or machine-readable code may be provided in the form of software. During use, the processor (1606) may execute the code. In some cases, the code may be retrieved from the storage unit and stored in memory for ready access by the processor. In some cases, the electronic storage unit may be excluded, and the machine-executable instructions are stored in memory.

[0133] The code can be pre-compiled and configured for use with a machine to which the processor is adapted to execute the code, or it can be compiled at runtime. The code can be supplied in a programming language that can be selected to allow the code to be executed in a pre-compiled or as-compiled form.

[0134] In some embodiments, the processor includes code. The code may be program instructions. Program instructions may cause at least one processor (e.g., a computer) to direct a feedforward and / or feedback control loop. In some embodiments, program instructions cause at least one processor to direct a closed-loop and / or open-loop control scheme. Control may be based at least partially on one or more sensor readings (e.g., sensor data). One controller may direct multiple operations. At least two operations may be directed by different controllers. In some embodiments, different controllers may direct at least two of operations (a), (b), and (c). In some embodiments, different controllers may direct at least two of operations (a), (b), and (c). In some embodiments, a non-transient computer-readable medium causes each different computer to direct at least two of operations (a), (b), and (c). In some embodiments, different non-transient computer-readable media cause each different computer to direct at least two of operations (a), (b), and (c). A controller and / or computer-readable medium may indicate any of the device or components disclosed in this application. A controller and / or computer-readable medium may indicate any operation of the method disclosed in this application.

[0135] In some embodiments, at least one display configuration and associated integrated glass unit(s) operate in cooperation with each other. Control of at least one display configuration and associated tint-variable windows (e.g., integrated glass unit(s)) may be achieved through the integration of control of the tint-variable windows and control of the display configuration. For example, the display configuration and the tint-variable glass may be operably (e.g., communically) coupled to a control system, for example, via a network. Control of at least one display configuration may be achieved via Ethernet. The tint level of the tint-variable windows(s) may be adjusted when one or more associated display configurations are in use. The tint level of the tint-variable windows may be automatically changed (e.g., darkened) when one or more display configurations are in use. Automatically changing the tint level of the tint-variable windows(s) (e.g., darkened or brightened) may be based at least partially on external radiation and / or display contrast. Automatically changing the hue level of a hue-variable window may be based at least in part on privacy (e.g., limiting the ability of someone outside the facility to view the display configuration). When the hue-variable window(s) are in use, the hue level of the zone of the hue-variable window may be changed (automatically) (e.g., darker or lighter). The zone of the hue-variable window may include multiple hue-variable windows.A zone may include (i) a tint-changing window facing a specific direction of an enclosure (e.g., facility), (ii) multiple tint-changing windows on a specific side of the facility (e.g., exterior), (iii) tint-changing windows on a specific floor of the facility, (iv) multiple tint-changing windows of a specific type of room and / or activity (e.g., open space, office, conference room, lecture room, hallway, reception hall, or cafeteria), (v) tint-changing windows placed on the same fixture (e.g., interior or exterior wall), and / or (vi) multiple customized tint-changing windows (e.g., a group of tint-changing windows on a room or exterior that is a subset of a larger group of tint-changing windows, e.g., in a conference room, a display configuration on one of the eight tint-changing windows can darken the tint of the eight tint-changing windows—the corresponding zone). The (automatic) color change of a color-changing window may be based at least partially on whether the display configuration displays active content (e.g., content for user viewing) or inactive content. When at least one display configuration is in use, the automatic change of the color level of the color-changing window may be disabled by the user (e.g., by manually adjusting the color level). The user may disable the automatic color change of the color-changing window(s) using a mobile circuit (e.g., a remote controller, a virtual reality controller, a mobile phone, an electronic notepad, a laptop computer, and / or a similar mobile device).

[0136] In some embodiments, at least one display component and associated tint-changing window(s) may be adjacent to a heat dissipation system (e.g., a heater). Heat adjacent to the display component (e.g., heat generated by the display component, any touchscreen, circuitry, power supply, adjacent sensor, adjacent radiator, and / or solar radiation (e.g. transmitted through the tint-changing window)) may be dissipated. Heat may be transferred via conduction, convection, and / or electromagnetic waves (radiation). Heat may be removed actively or passively. Heat may be removed via convection and / or conduction. Active heat removal may be controlled (e.g., using a control system). Active (e.g., forced) convection (e.g., a fan) may generate airflow to dissipate heat adjacent to the display component(s). Airflow may exist in a gap (e.g., between the tint-changing window(s) and the display component(s). One or more temperature sensor(s) adjacent to and / or operably coupled to the display configuration(s) may detect temperature and signals to initiate forced convection when a first (high) temperature threshold is reached. The temperature sensor(s) may (automatically) shut down the display configuration(s) when a second (higher) temperature threshold is reached (e.g., to prevent malfunction and / or damage). Damage may be permanent or temporary. The first temperature threshold may be a temperature value lower than the second temperature threshold. The threshold may vary depending on the ambient temperature. The ambient temperature may include the temperature outside the enclosure where the display configuration is placed, or the temperature of the enclosure where the display configuration is placed. Thermal heating penetrating through the tint-variable window(s) may be limited (e.g., through the use of low emissivity (Lo-E) glass) to reduce the thermal load on the display configuration(s).

[0137] In some embodiments, the operation of at least one display configuration and the associated tint-variable window(s) includes maintenance operations associated with the display configuration(s). Control of maintenance operations of the display configuration (e.g., pixel compensation, temperature, usage, and / or reset) may be automatic (e.g., using a control system). Pixel compensation may include adjusting the brightness of a pixel in the display configuration based at least partially on how the pixel has been used during its lifetime. For example, the wavelength and / or intensity emitted by the pixel, and optionally how long it emits. For example, how frequently the wavelength and / or intensity has been projected by the pixel. For example, what the pixel has displayed (e.g., moving video or static display). The temperature of the display configuration, fan speed, degree of use of the display configuration, and / or type of use of the display configuration may be monitored over time. Monitoring may be performed by a control system. Monitoring may utilize sensors coupled to a network (e.g., and the control system). Monitoring may be performed in real-time and / or in-situ while the display configuration is projecting media. The control system may use image processing to evaluate the state of one or more light-emitting entities (e.g., LEDs or other lights) of the display configuration. The sensor may include a camera (e.g., a still image or video camera). The camera may include a pixel array (e.g., a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera). The camera may be configured for digital imaging (e.g., a CCD or CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) camera). The camera may include a photographic plate. The camera may be sensitive to a color gamut (e.g., the full range of colors visible to the average human eye).The control system may monitor the display configuration continuously and / or intermittently (e.g., at predetermined intervals). The control system may record data related to monitoring the display configuration continuously or intermittently. Data may be recorded at predetermined intervals and / or when a threshold is reached. The threshold may be a thermal, electrical, and / or optical threshold. The threshold may vary over time (e.g., a temperature exceeding 50°C for more than approximately one minute). Control of the display configuration (e.g., reset) may be based at least partially on this monitoring of the display configuration's properties (e.g., optical, thermal, and / or electrical) (e.g., based on the time threshold). The threshold may be a value or a function (e.g., a time and / or space-dependent function). Space may relate to the type of enclosure in which the display configuration is placed. For example, a display configuration in a conference room may have a lower error tolerance than a display configuration in a hallway. Monitoring of a display assembly can provide predictions regarding the lifespan of the display assembly's component(s) (e.g., pixels, electrical circuits, filters, and / or fans). Monitoring the display assembly (e.g., over time) can compensate in advance for any predicted degradation associated with or in the display assembly's components (e.g., pixels, electrical circuits, filters, and / or fans). Monitoring and / or diagnosis of the display assembly may be performed via a network (e.g., a network at least partially placed in the skin of the facility). Monitoring and / or diagnosis of the display assembly may be performed by a control system. Adjusting (e.g., resetting) the display assembly may include turning the display assembly on and off (automatically and / or controllably).A display assembly may be cycled once per time interval (e.g., every approximately 24, 36, 48, or 72 hours) if, for example, the pixels of the display assembly may be susceptible to malfunction (e.g., burning failure). The time interval may vary depending on the type and / or severity of the predicted failure (e.g., predicted failure of a single pixel, or predicted failure of a group of pixels). The time interval for cycling may vary depending on the type of viewing of the display assembly. For example, static viewing performed for a longer period than a predetermined threshold (e.g., using the display assembly as a display) may increase the risk of pixel malfunction (e.g., failure). When using the display assembly for static viewing in contrast to moving video, performing on / off cycling more frequently may reduce the risk of pixel malfunction during static viewing. The control system may predict maintenance and / or replacement of the display assembly or any of its components (e.g., via a software module) (e.g., based on monitored pixel status). The prediction may be based at least partially on real-time sensor measurements of the output of the display assembly (e.g., compared to the expected output). The prediction may be based at least partially on previous sensor measurements of the output of the display assembly (e.g., fatigue testing) performed, for example, in a laboratory or other test facility (e.g., compared to the expected output). The prediction may be based at least partially on viewing the display assembly to be maintained / replaced. The prediction may be based at least partially on viewing other display assemblies (e.g., test display assemblies) other than the one being maintained / replaced. The prediction may be based at least partially on the average pixel state, for example, by considering the inspection profile of any of the display assembly and / or its individual pixels.The control system can provide notification regarding anticipated replacement and / or maintenance. Such predictions enable proactive maintenance and / or replacement. Such predictions may allow for the anticipated stockpiling of each display component to be maintained and / or replaced. Such predictions may allow for the timely scheduling of personnel to perform such maintenance and / or replacement.

[0138] FIG. 18 illustrates an example of operation related to at least one display configuration and associated hue-variable window(s). Control of at least one display configuration and associated hue-variable window(s) may be achieved through the integration of control of the hue-variable window(s) and control of the display configuration. Control of at least one display configuration may be achieved via a network. In block 1801, the hue level of at least one hue-variable window is adjusted when one or more associated display configuration(s) are in use and / or when the display configuration is prepared for use. For example, the hue level of the hue-variable window(s) may be automatically darkened when one or more display configuration(s) are in use. Automatically darkening the hue level of at least one hue-variable window may be based at least partially on (i) external radiation, (ii) media displayed in contrast to the display, (iii) the type of media displayed (e.g., static or variable), and / or (iv) a privacy request. Automatically darkening the hue level of the hue-variable window(s) may be based at least in part on privacy (e.g., limiting the ability of someone outside the facility to view the display configuration). When one or more display configurations are in use, the hue level of a zone of the hue-variable window may be changed (e.g., darkened).A zone of a color-changing window may include a plurality of color-changing windows facing a specific direction of the facility, a plurality of color-changing windows on a specific side of the facility, a plurality of color-changing windows on a specific floor of the facility, a plurality of color-changing windows of a specific type of room (e.g., open space, office, conference room, lecture room, cafeteria), and / or a user-defined plurality of color-changing windows (e.g., a group of color-changing windows on a room or surface that is a subset of a larger group of color-changing windows, e.g., in a conference room, a display configuration on one of eight color-changing windows may darken the color of the eight color-changing windows—that zone). The zone may be any zone disclosed in this application. Automatic color changing of the color-changing window may be based at least partially on whether the display configuration is showing active content (e.g., content for user viewing) or inactive content. In Block 1803, the automatic darkening of the hue level of a hue-variable window may be disabled by a user manually adjusting the hue level of one or more hue-variable windows. The user may disable the automatic hue change of the hue-variable window(s) using a mobile circuit (e.g., a remote controller, a virtual reality controller, a mobile phone, an electronic notepad, and / or a laptop computer). In Block 1804, heat adjacent to the display configuration (e.g., heat generated by solar radiation transmitted through any component associated with the display configuration and / or the hue-variable window) may be dissipated and removed passively and / or actively (e.g., controllably) (e.g., by using the automatic operation of a fan or any other heat exchanger). A temperature sensor adjacent to the display configuration may detect the temperature and signal to initiate an active heat exchange operation (e.g., forced convection initiation) when a first high temperature threshold is reached.A temperature sensor may terminate the display component(s) when a second higher temperature threshold is reached. Operation 1805 illustrates the prediction and / or estimation (e.g., automation) of maintenance operation(s) of the display component (e.g., pixel compensation, temperature, use, and / or reset). Pixel compensation may include adjusting the brightness of a pixel in the display component based at least in part on how much that pixel has been used, how often that pixel has been used, and / or what has been displayed by that pixel (e.g., video with motion or static display). The display component temperature, active heat exchange intensity (e.g., fan speed), and / or the amount of display component use may be monitored. Display component adjustment (e.g., reset) may be based at least in part on monitoring the properties of the display component. As a pixel degrades, more current and / or voltage may be required to produce the requested output. Display component adjustment may include adjusting the intensity of one or more pixels of the display component to produce the requested output. Monitoring of the display assembly may provide predictions regarding the status and / or predicted lifespan of the components of the display assembly (e.g., pixels, electrical circuits, filters, and / or fans). The control system may notify and / or compensate in advance for any predicted decline of any components associated with the display assembly. Monitoring and / or diagnosis of the display assembly may be performed via a network that may be placed at least partially within the skin of the facility. In Block 1807, the display assembly is optionally regulated and / or reset. Regulation and / or reset may include, for example, automatically turning the display assembly on and off to increase pixel lifespan and / or reduce pixel output malfunctions.

[0139] In some embodiments, the operation of at least one display configuration and the associated tint-changing window(s) is based at least partially on the state of at least one display configuration. The state of the display configuration may be checked, monitored, and / or verified regarding whether at least one display configuration is turned on. If at least one display configuration is not turned on, then the default and / or manually operated tint level of the tint-changing window(s) may be activated. The (e.g., on / off) state of the display configuration may be checked periodically. If at least one display configuration is turned on (e.g., in operation), then it may be determined whether the display configuration displays active content or inactive content. If the display configuration is not turned on (e.g., not displaying media), then the default or manually operated tint level of the tint-changing window(s) may be activated. When a display configuration displays active content, (i) a zone of a hue-variable window adjacent to the display configuration(s) displaying the active content may be identified, (ii) the window of the zone may have an identified hue level (e.g., different hue levels based at least partially on the presence of solar radiation, solar glare and / or desired contrast), and / or (iii) the hue level of the hue-variable window in the identified zone may be adjusted.

[0140] FIG. 19 illustrates an example of control operation regarding at least one display configuration and associated color-changing window(s). In block 1901, the state of at least one display configuration is checked. In block 1902, the control system determines whether at least one display configuration is turned on (e.g., whether at least one pixel is controllably emitting radiation). If at least one display configuration is not turned on, then the default or manually operated color level of the color-changing window(s) is activated in block 1903, and the state of the display configuration is checked periodically. If at least one display configuration is turned on, then in block 1904, it may be determined whether the display configuration is displaying active content. If not, then the default or manually operated color level of the color-changing window(s) may be activated in block 1903, and the state of the display configuration is checked periodically. If the display configuration is displaying active content, the color-changing window(s) adjacent to the display configuration(s) displaying the active content are identified in block 1905. The hue-variable window(s) may have their hue levels identified in block 1906 (e.g., different hue levels based at least partially on the presence of sun / glare and desired contrast), and any hue level adjustment for the hue-variable window of the block is made in block 1907. The hue-variable window may be part of a zone (e.g., the zone may be identified by a controller) or may not be part of a zone. If the first hue-variable window coupled to the display configuration is part of a zone comprising at least one second hue-variable window not coupled to the display configuration. The hue of the second hue-variable window may or may not be changed to the hue of the first hue-variable window.Changing the hue of other windows within a zone in conjunction with the change in hue of a hue-variable window combined with a display configuration can be predetermined and / or determined by the user.

[0141] In some embodiments, a plurality of display configurations are connected together by a control system. A plurality of display configurations may be mounted adjacent to one or a tint-changing window. The tint-changing window may be connected (e.g., wired or wireless) through a local controller (e.g., a window controller) as part of the control system. The control system may include a distributed network of controllers coupled to a power and / or communication network. The control system may control various functions (e.g., functions of a facility (e.g., an office building, a warehouse, etc.) that may include the adjustment of the tint of the tint-changing window(s) and / or the display of media content to the display configurations. The display configurations may be connected (e.g., wired or wireless) through a display interface that may be housed in one or more housings. The display interface housing may be referred to in this application as an electric-box ((E)-box) (e.g., 2006). The E-box may be operably coupled to a network (e.g., for power and / or communication). The network may provide data and / or power to the display configurations. The user content server may provide data over a network to be displayed on a display configuration and / or may provide data and power to a display interface through one or more connections to the display interface. The display interface may include an adapter (e.g., an Ethernet adapter (e.g., RS-485-to-ethernet)) and / or the E-box may include support for a native adapter (e.g., Ethernet / IP). The E-box may send prompts and / or respond to queries from the network. Connections of the device for data transmission may include, for example, Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, RS-485, and / or other types of connections for data and / or media transmission.Power may be supplied to the E-box via Power-Over-Internet (PoE) and / or a separate power cable. Multiple display configurations may be configured to display different content on each display configuration, display the same (e.g., duplicate) content, or display a single image across multiple display configurations (e.g., so that a section of the image is displayed on each of the multiple display configurations). The connection of the display configurations may allow a small number of display configurations (e.g., up to 10, 9, 8, 5, 6, or 4) to be controlled via a local controller. In some embodiments, a larger number (e.g., more than 10) of display configurations may be combined via a network controller (e.g., a floor controller), or all display configurations of the facility may be controlled by a main controller. A display configuration can display media individually (e.g., independently of other display configurations), or a group of display configurations (e.g., at least 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 20, 25, 50, or 75 display configurations may be arranged as a group (set) of displays) may be controlled to display data as if it were a single display configuration (e.g., one media is divided among the displays of the display group). A display configuration can form a video wall. A video wall may include multiple display configurations tiled together (e.g., consecutively or overlapping) to form a single large screen. A controller controlling the video wall controller may divide a single image to be projected onto the video wall into portions to be displayed on the individual display configurations constituting the video wall. A display configuration may be coupled to a wall (e.g., opaque or transparent) or a tint-changing window.A video wall controller may include a hardware-based controller or a software-based and media card controller. A hardware-based controller may include a media processing chipset and may not have an operating system. A software-based and media card controller may be placed on a processor having an operating system. The processor may be on a server or locally. The processor may consist of multiple output graphics cards and / or video capture input cards.

[0142] A display configuration may be composed of a layout. The layout may include a matrix grid layout (e.g., 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4) of the same display geometry (e.g., having the same aspect ratio). The layout may include a layout of display geometry that is not identical (e.g., having different aspect ratios) in a configuration other than a symmetry matrix. The media content displayed may be identical, divided, or completely different. For example, at least two different parallel contents may be displayed on the video wall of the display configuration.

[0143] FIG. 20 illustrates an example of a control system for a plurality of display configurations. A plurality of display configurations (2002) may be mounted adjacent to a plurality of color-changing windows (2003). The color-changing windows (2003) may be connected (e.g., wired and / or wireless) (2009) to a control network (2004) that controls various functions of a facility (e.g., office building, warehouse, etc.) via a local (window) controller (2001), and the control may include color adjustment of the color-changing windows (2003). The display configurations (2002) may be connected (e.g., wired and / or wirelessly) via a controller housed within a display interface (2005) and a housing (also referred to as an electric (E) box in this application) (2006) to control the network (2004) (including a control system). A control network may be coupled to a color-changing window and / or display configuration via a wiring network, and such wiring (e.g., coaxial cable) may provide data and / or power to the display configuration (2002). A user content server (2007) may provide data to be displayed on the display configuration (2002) (e.g., via the wiring and / or control network) and / or provide data and power to the display interface (2005) via one or more connections (2011) to the display interface (2005). The display interface may include an Ethernet adapter (e.g., RS-485-to-ethernet). The E-box (2006) may include native Ethernet / IP support. The E-box (2006) may send prompts and / or respond to queries from the network (2004). Connections of the device for data transmission may include, for example, Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, RS-485, and / or other types of connections for data transmission.Power may be supplied to the E-box (2006) via PoE (power-over-internet) and / or a separate power cable. Multiple display configurations (2002) may be used to display different content, the same content, or a single image across multiple display configurations (2002) (e.g., as in a video wall).

[0144] In some embodiments, the display configuration is used to display various media in a facility. The display configuration may include one or more media displays that may be at least partially transparent when the display configuration is not in operation (e.g., a TOLED display). The display configuration may be attached (e.g., directly or indirectly) to a rigid surface such as a wall, board, or window (e.g., a visible window). The rigid surface may be a fixture. The window may be a tint-changing window (e.g., an electrochromic window). The window may be placed in a building or in the envelope of a building. The visible window may include a tint-changing window including an electrochromic window capable of changing tint (e.g., darkening, brightening, and / or changing its color (e.g., color), which may provide a background for contrasting the media displayed by the display configuration.

[0145] In some embodiments, one or more display components may be operably joined (e.g., mounted) to a rigid surface (e.g., a window, a wall, or a board). The joining may be achieved via hinges, adhesives, fasteners, and / or other suitable mechanisms. The joining may be at least partially positioned within one or more window frame portions. The window frame(s) may include a vertical portion (e.g., a door jamb) and a horizontal portion (e.g., a crossbar). The display components may be attached directly to the rigid surface (e.g., using an adhesive). The adhesive may or may not be in contact with the window frame (or a portion thereof). The rigid surface may comprise a hardened material (e.g., glass, metal, or polymer). The rigid surface may comprise a solid (e.g., plaster, ceramic, concrete, and / or stone). Multiple display components may be mounted (e.g., via hinges, adhesives, fasteners, and / or other mechanisms).

[0146] In some embodiments, the display configuration is controlled by at least one controller. The controller may be part of a control system. The controller may include a controller that is directly coupled (e.g., connected) to the display configuration. The connection between the controller and the display configuration may use wired and / or wireless communication. The controller may be coupled to the display configuration through a plurality of wires (e.g., for communication and / or power). The controller may be placed in a housing. The housing may comprise one or more materials. The materials may include elemental metals, metal alloys, polymers (e.g., plastics), resins, wood, glass, composites, and / or other materials. The materials may include transparent or opaque materials. The materials may include conductive or insulating (e.g., dielectric) materials. The housing may include diffuse or reflective materials. The housing may have multiple faces. At least two (e.g., all) of the multiple wires may extend from one of the multiple faces of the controller housing. Sometimes, a single controller housing (e.g., containing one or more controllers) may be coupled to multiple display configurations. Sometimes, a controller may be operably coupled (e.g., directly) to a single display configuration. Sometimes, a controller may be operably coupled (e.g., directly) to two or more display configurations. Direct coupling may include wiring connecting the controller and the display configurations. The wiring may be uninterrupted wiring. The controller and / or housing may include a wiring inlet. The wiring inlet may or may not be on the same side as the wiring outlet of the controller housing. Sometimes, multiple control housings may be placed adjacent to each other (e.g., in contact with each other) or may be directly coupled to each other (e.g., via wiring).At least two wires (e.g., all wires) connecting controller(s) of at least two different housings (e.g., all housings) to at least two display configurations (e.g., all of a set of display configurations) may extend from (i) the same face type of the housing and / or (ii) the same general direction (e.g., upward, downward, left, or right). The face type may be assigned according to the direction the face faces (e.g., downward face, upward face, east face, west face, north face, east face, or any combination thereof). The direction may be relative to the user facing the display configuration and relative to the center of gravity.

[0147] In some embodiments, the controller housing is mounted in a frame portion. The controller housing may be mounted within at least a part of a window, board, or wall frame. The part of the frame may be a combination of upper horizontal doorpost(s), lower horizontal doorpost(s), and / or vertical (side) doorposts, or forming a window frame(s). The upper and lower parts are relative to the center of gravity. A display connector may connect the controller to a display configuration via one or more cables and / or wiring. A display connector capable of connecting the controller to each display configuration via a cable may extend from one of the multiple faces of the controller housing or from two or more of the multiple faces of the controller housing. At least two (e.g., both) of the cables connecting the controller to the corresponding display configuration may be of the same length (e.g., substantially). The cables may extend at least partially within the window frame(s). The cables connecting the controller to the display configuration may have different lengths. The cable may extend at least partially inside and / or outside the window frame(s). The (e.g., local) controller may include a power supply connector that can be connected, for example, to one or more power supplies. The power supply connector may be positioned on the same side or a different side as the side to which the data cable to the display assembly extends. The different sides may form an angle, and the angle may be (e.g., substantially) right angle. The different sides may be parallel to each other. Data (e.g., communication and / or media) cable(s) may be connected from one or more data sources (e.g., server(s)) to the controller. The data cable may be connected to a media content provider server and / or a server that controls the tint level of the window(s).In some embodiments, power and data are coupled to a display configuration through the same cable (e.g., coaxial cable).

[0148] In some embodiments, a plurality of devices (e.g., including sensors and / or emitters) are integrated into a common housing. The housing may include one or more circuit boards. The housing may integrate an ensemble of devices. The ensemble may have a single housing (e.g., a cover). One or more circuit boards (e.g., printed circuit boards PCBs) may be placed in a single housing. At least one controller may be placed in the housing. The housing may be adapted to be mounted on a window, wall, ceiling, or any other structure and / or fixture of an enclosure (e.g., a facility, building, or room) to perform various functions. A common assembly of devices (e.g., an ensemble of devices) may include a power regulation component, a circuit section (e.g., a processing unit), memory, and / or a network interface. The housing may include a mounting adapter that may be provided to install the assembly on at least a part of a fixture, such as a window frame. The housing may include one or more features desirable for optimal performance, such as (I) one or more openings for accommodating external environmental characteristics(s) into the housing, (II) electrical and / or electromagnetic (e.g., radio frequency) shielding, and / or (III) heat exchangers (e.g., passive or active). For example, the housing may include one or more openings (e.g., holes) to facilitate airflow over the circuit board. The housing may include a heat sink. The heat exchangers and / or shielding may shield the circuit from external influences and / or shield the circuit boards encapsulated within the housing. The housing may include an open body and a cover. The cover may include one or more openings (e.g., holes). The cover may snap-fit ​​to the open body to close the casing. The housing may include an opening for accommodating cables.

[0149] FIG. 21a illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2101) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted within a frame (2102) (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive). The frame (2102) includes vertical doorposts (2103a, 2103b) and crossbars (2104a, 2104b) (sometimes referred to as horizontal doorposts). Two display configurations (2105a and 2105b) are mounted within the frame (2102) (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive) and cover the viable surface of the rigid surface (2101) (e.g., a viable surface of a window or board such as a tint-changing window) (e.g., both of them). Two controllers housed within a housing (also referred to in this application as an electric (E-) box) (2106a and 2106b) are mounted on a portion of the frame (2102) within the upper crossbar (2104a) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2100) points). The circuitry of the E-box (2106a) (e.g., including a timing controller, network communication (e.g., a router), and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2105a) via wiring (2109a). The circuitry of the E-box (2106b) is connected to a display configuration (2105b) via wiring (2109b). A display connector (2108a) extends from the housing (2106a) in the same downward direction. A display connector (2108b) extends from the housing (2106b) in the same downward direction. The connectors (2108a, 2108b) are arranged to point in the same downward direction. The cable (2109a) is of the same length (e.g., substantially) from each E-box (2106a and 2106b) to each display configuration (2105a and 2105b) and extends within a portion of the frame (2102). The E-box (2106a) is configured to be connected to the power supply cable (2110a) (e.g., via a connector).The E-box (2106b) is configured to be connected to a power supply cable (2110b) (e.g., via a connector). At least one power supply cable supplying power to the E-box circuitry may be connected to its own power source. At least two power supply cables supplying power to the E-box circuitry may be connected to a single power source. FIG. 21a illustrates an example in which two power supply cables (2110a, 2110b) are connected to the same power source (2111). The power supply cables (2110a and 2110b) extend from each of the E-boxes (e.g., substantially) perpendicular to the direction in which the display connectors (2108a and 2108b) extend from the E-box (e.g., the connectors extend to the same side of the E-box). Media wiring (2112a) is connected from a data source (e.g., a server) to a circuit housed in an E-box (e.g., a media circuit board) (2106b). Media wiring (2112b) is connected to the E-box (2106a) and (via the E-box (2106b)) to a cable (2112a) and a data source (2115). Media cables (2112a, 2112b) can be connected to a media content provider server. The E-box can be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surface (2101) is a color-variable window, any (e.g., all) E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller that controls the level of the color tone of this window, for example, via a media cable (e.g., 2112a and / or 2112b) or via a dedicated cable (not shown in FIG. 21a).

[0150] FIG. 21b illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2121) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted within a frame (2122) (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive). The frame (2122) includes vertical doorposts (2123a, 2123b) and crossbars (2124a, 2124b) (sometimes referred to as horizontal doorposts). Four display configurations (2125a, 2125b, 2125c, and 2125d) are mounted within the frame (2122) (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive) and cover all of the viable surfaces of the rigid surface (2121) (e.g., viable surfaces of a window or board such as a tint-changing window). Four controllers housed within a housing (also referred to in this application as an electric (E)-box) (2126a, 2126b, 2126c, and 2126d) are mounted on a portion of the frame (2122) within the upper crossbar (2124a) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2120) points). The circuitry of the E-box (2126a) (e.g., including a timing controller, network, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2125a) via wiring (2129a). The circuitry of the E-box (2126b) is connected to a display configuration (2125b) via wiring (2129b). The circuitry of the E-box (2126c) (e.g., including a timing controller and media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2125c) via wiring (2129c). The circuit portion of the E-box (2126d) is connected to the display configuration (2125d) via wiring (2129d). The display connector (2128a) extends in the same downward direction from the housing (2126a). The display connector (2128b) extends in the same downward direction from the housing (2126b). The display connector (2128c) extends in the same downward direction from the housing (2126c). The display connector (2128d) extends in the same downward direction from the housing (2126d).The connectors (2128a, 2128b, 2128c, 2128d) are arranged to point in the same downward direction. The cable (2129a) extends within a portion of the frame (2102) and is of (e.g., substantially) the same length from each E-box (2126a, 2126b, 2126c, and 2126d) to each display configuration (2125a, 2125b, 2125c, and 2125d). The E-box (2126a) is configured to be connected to the power supply cable (2130a) (e.g., via a connector). The E-box (2126b) is configured to be connected to the power supply cable (2130b) (e.g., via a connector). The E-box (2126c) is configured to be connected to the power supply cable (2130c) (e.g., via a connector). The E-box (2126d) is configured to be connected to a power supply cable (2130d) (e.g., via a connector). At least one power supply cable supplying power to the E-box circuit may be connected to its own power source. At least two or more power supply cables supplying power to the E-box circuit may be connected to a single power source. FIG. 21b illustrates an example in which four power supply cables (2130a, 2130b, 2130c, 2130d) are connected to the same power source (2131). The power supply cables (2130a, 2130b, 2130c, 2130d) extend from each E-box (e.g., substantially) perpendicular to the direction in which the display connectors (2128a, 2128b, 2128c, 2128d) extend from the E-box. The media wiring (2132a) is connected from a data source (e.g., a server) to a circuit housed in an E-box (e.g., a media circuit board) (2126d). The media wiring (2132b) is connected to the E-box (2126c) and (via the E-box (2126d)) to the cable (2132a) and the data source (2135).Media wiring (2132c) is connected to the E-box (2126b) and to the cable (2132a) and data source (2135) (via the E-boxes (2126d and 2126c)). Media wiring (2132d) is connected to the E-box (2126a) and to the cable (2132a) and data source (2135) (via the E-boxes (2126d, 2126c and 2126b)). Media cables (2132a, 2132b, 2132c, 2132d) may be connected to a media content provider server. The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surface (2121) is a color-variable window, any (e.g., all) E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller that controls the level of the color tone of this window, for example, via a media cable (e.g., 2132a, 2132b, 2132c and / or 2132d) or via a dedicated cable (not shown in FIG. 21b).

[0151] FIG. 22a illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2221a and 2221b) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted within a frame (2222a and 2222b) (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive). The frame (2222a, 2222b) includes a vertical door frame (2223) and a crossbar (2224) (sometimes referred to as a horizontal door frame). Two display configurations (2225a, 2225b) are mounted within the frame (2222a), and two display configurations (2225c, 2225d) are mounted within the frame (2222b) and cover all viewable surfaces of the rigid surface (2221a, 2221b) (e.g., a board, or a viable surface of a window such as a tint-changing window). Four controllers housed within a housing (also referred to in this application as an electric (E) box) (2226a, 2226b, 2226c, and 2226d) are mounted in a part of the frame (2222a and 2222b) within a vertical side doorpost (2223) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2220) points). The circuitry of the E-box (2226a) (e.g., including a timing controller and media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2225a) via wiring (2229a). The circuitry of the E-box (2226b) is connected to a display configuration (2225b) via wiring (2229b). The circuitry of the E-box (2226c) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2225c) via wiring (2229c). The circuit portion of the E-box (2226d) is connected to the display configuration (2225d) via wiring (2229d). The display connectors (2228a, 2228b, 2228c, 2228d) extend from their respective housings (2226a, 2226b, 2226c, 2226d) in the same horizontal direction. The connectors (2228a, 2228b, 2228c, 2228d) are arranged to point in the same horizontal direction.Cables (2229a, 2229b, 2229c, 2229d) are of equal (e.g., substantially) length from each E-box (2226a, 2226b, 2226c, 2226d) to each display configuration (2225a, 2225b, 2225c, 2225d) and extend within a portion of the frame (2222a and 2222b). The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2221a, 2221b) are one or more color-changing windows, any (e.g., all) of the E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the color level of these windows.

[0152] FIG. 22b illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2231a, 2231b) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted within a frame (2232a, 2232b) (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive). The frame (2232a, 2232b) includes a vertical door frame (2233) and a crossbar (2234) (sometimes referred to as a horizontal door frame). A display configuration (2235a) is mounted within the frame (2232a), and a display configuration (2235b) is mounted within the frame (2232b) and covers all viewable surfaces of the rigid surface (2231a, 2231b) (e.g., a board, or a viable surface of a window such as a tint-changing window). Two controllers housed within a housing (also referred to in this application as an electric (E)-box) (2236a and 2236b) are mounted on a portion of the frame (2232a and 2232b) within the upper crossbar (2234) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2230) points). The circuitry of the E-box (2236a) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to the display configuration (2235a) via wiring (2239a). The circuitry of the E-box (2236b) is connected to the display configuration (2235b) via wiring (2239b). Display connectors (2238a, 2238b) extend from each housing (2236a, 2236b) in the same downward direction. The connectors (2238a, 2238b) are arranged to point in the same downward direction. The cables (2239a and 2239b) are of equal length (e.g., substantially) from each E-box (2236a and 2236b) to each display configuration (2235a and 2235b) and extend within a portion of the frame (2232a and 2232b). The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility.For example, if the hard surfaces (2231a, 2231b) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) of the E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller that controls the color level of these windows.

[0153] FIG. 23 illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2321a, 2321b, and 2321c) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted within a frame (2322a, 2322b, 2322c) (e.g., via a hinge and / or adhesive such as 2370). The frame (2322a, 2322b, 2322c) includes a vertical doorpost (2323) and a crossbar (2324) (also referred to as a horizontal doorpost). Four display configurations (2325a, 2325b, 2325c, and 2325d) are mounted within a frame (2322a), two display configurations (2325e and 2325f) are mounted within a frame (2322b), and two display configurations (2325g and 2325h) are mounted within a frame (2322c) and can cover (e.g., substantially) all (or only part) of the viewable surface (e.g., of a board, or of a window such as a tint-changing window) of each hard surface (2321a, 2321b, and 2321c). For example, the surface (2380) of a tint-changing window is not covered by the display configurations. Four controllers housed within the housing (E-box) (2326a, 2326b, 2326c, 2326d) are mounted on a portion of the frame (2322a) within the upper doorpost (2323) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2320) points). The circuit of the E-box (2326a) is connected to the display configuration (2325a) via wiring (2329a). The wiring may be configured to transmit data and / or power (e.g., to a touchscreen). The circuit of the E-box (2326b) is connected to the display configuration (2325b) via wiring (2329b). The circuit of the E-box (2326c) is connected to the display configuration (2325c) via wiring (2329c). The circuit portion of the E-box (2326d) is connected to the display configuration (2325d) through the wiring (2329d).The display connectors (2328a, 2328b, 2328c, 2328d) extend in the same downward direction from each housing (2326a, 2326b, 2326c, 2326d). The connectors (2328a, 2328b, 2328c, 2328d) are arranged to point in the same downward direction. The cables (2329a, 2329b, 2329c, 2329d) extend from each E-box (2326a, 2326b, 2326c, 2326d) to each display configuration (2325a, 2325b, 2325c, 2325d) of the same length (e.g., substantially) and extend within a portion of the frame (2322a). The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2321a, 2321b, 2321c) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the level of the color tone of these windows. The controller housed within the housing (2330) is mounted on a portion of the frame (2322b) within the upper doorpost (2323) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2320) points). The circuit portion of the controller (2330) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components and / or media-related circuit portion) is connected to the display configuration (2325e) via wiring (2329e). The circuit portion of the controller (2330) is connected to the display configuration (2325f) via wiring (2329f). The circuit portion of the controller (2330) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuit portion) is connected to the display configuration (2325g) via wiring (2329g). The circuit portion of the controller (2330) is connected to the display configuration (2325h) via wiring (2329h).Cables (2329e, 2329f, 2329g, 2329h) are of (e.g., substantially) the same length from the controller (2330) to each display configuration (2325e, 2325f, 2325g, and 2325h) and extend within a portion of the frame (2322b and 2322c). The controller (2330) may be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2321a, 2321b, 2321c) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) controllers may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the color level of these windows.

[0154] FIG. 24 illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2421a, 2421b, and 2421c) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive) within a frame (2422a, 2422b, 2422c). The frame (2422a, 2422b, 2422c) includes a vertical doorpost (2423) and a crossbar (2424) (sometimes referred to as a horizontal doorpost). Four display configurations (2425a, 2425b, 2425c, and 2425d) are mounted within a frame (2422a), two display configurations (2425e and 2425f) are mounted within a frame (2422b), and two display configurations (2425g and 2425h) are mounted within a frame (2422c) and can cover (e.g., substantially) all (or only part) of the viewable surface (e.g., of a board, or of a window such as a color-changing window) of each hard surface (2421a, 2421b, and 2421c). Four controllers housed within a housing (also referred to in this application as an electric (E)-box) (2426a, 2426b, 2426c, and 2426d) are mounted on a portion of the frame (2422a) within the upper doorpost (2423) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2420) points). The circuitry of the E-box (2426a) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2425a) via wiring (2429a). The circuitry of the E-box (2426b) is connected to a display configuration (2425b) via wiring (2429b). The circuitry of the E-box (2426c) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2425c) via wiring (2429c). The circuit portion of the E-box (2426d) is connected to the display configuration (2425d) through the wiring (2429d).Cables (2429a, 2429b, 2429c, 2429d) extend from each E-box (2426a, 2426b, 2426c, 2426d) to each display configuration (2425a, 2425b, 2425c, 2425d) of equal length (e.g., substantially) and within a portion of the frame (2422a). The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2421a, 2421b, and 2421c) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the level of the color tone of these windows. The controller housed within the housing (2430) is mounted on a part of the frame (2422b) within the upper doorpost (2423) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2420) points). The circuit portion of the controller (2430) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuit portion) is connected to the display configuration (2425e) via wiring (2429e). The circuit portion of the controller (2430) is connected to the display configuration (2425f) via wiring (2429f). The circuit portion of the controller (2430) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuit portion) is connected to the display configuration (2425g) via wiring (2429g). The circuit portion of the controller (2430) is connected to the display configuration (2425h) via wiring (2429h). The cables (2429e, 2429f, 2429g, and 2429h) are of equal length (e.g., substantially) from the controller (2430) to each display configuration (2425e, 2425f, 2425g, and 2425h) and extend within a portion of the frame (2422b and 2422c).The controller (2430) may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling any controllable device within the facility or facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2421a, 2421b, 2421c) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) controllers may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the color level of these windows.

[0155] FIG. 25 illustrates an example of a rigid surface (2521a, 2521b, and 2521c) (e.g., a tint-changing window) mounted (e.g., via hinges and / or adhesive) within a frame (2522a, 2522b, 2522c). The frame (2522a, 2522b, 2522c) includes a vertical door frame (2523) and a crossbar (2524) (sometimes referred to as a horizontal door frame). Four display configurations (2525a, 2525b, 2525c, and 2525d) are mounted within a frame (2522a), two display configurations (2525e and 2525f) are mounted within a frame (2522b), and two display configurations (2525g and 2525h) are mounted within a frame (2522c) and can cover (e.g., substantially) all (or only part) of the viewable surface (e.g., of a board, or of a window such as a color-changing window) of each hard surface (2521a, 2521b, and 2521c). Four controllers housed within a housing (also referred to in this application as an electric (E)-box) (2526a, 2526b, 2526c, 2526d) are mounted on a part of the frame (2522a) within the upper doorpost (2523) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2520) points). The circuitry of the E-box (2526a) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2525a) via wiring (2529a). The circuitry of the E-box (2526b) is connected to a display configuration (2525b) via wiring (2529b). The circuitry of the E-box (2526c) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to a display configuration (2525c) via wiring (2529c). The circuit portion of the E-box (2526d) is connected to the display configuration (2525d) through the wiring (2529d).Cables (2529a, 2529b, 2529c, 2529d) are of equal (e.g., substantially) length from each E-box (2526a, 2526b, 2526c, 2526d) to each display configuration (2525a, 2525b, 2525c, 2525d) and extend within a portion of the frame (2522a). The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling the facility or any controllable device within the facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2521a, 2521b, 2521c) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) E-boxes may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the level of the color tone of these windows. The controller housed within the housing (2530) is mounted on a part of the frame (2522b) within the upper doorpost (2523) (with respect to the center of gravity toward which the vector (2520) points). The circuitry of the controller (2530) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to the display configuration (2525e) via wiring (2529e). The circuitry of the controller (2530) is connected to the display configuration (2525f) via wiring (2529f). The circuitry of the controller (2530) (e.g., including a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry) is connected to the display configuration (2525g) via wiring (2529g). The circuitry of the controller (2530) is connected to the display configuration (2525h) via wiring (2529h). The cables (2529e, 2529f, 2529g, and 2529h) are of equal length (e.g., substantially) from the controller (2530) to each display configuration (2525e, 2525f, 2525g, and 2525h) and extend within a portion of the frame (2522b and 2522c).The controller (2530) may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling any controllable device within the facility or facility. For example, if the hard surfaces (2521a, 2521b, 2521c) are one or more color-variable windows, any (e.g., all) controllers may be operably coupled to at least one controller controlling the color level of these windows.

[0156] In some embodiments, one or more controllers of the housing ((E)-box) provide functions to one or more display configurations. The E-box may have a cover bracket that can be secured to a mounting bracket. The cover bracket and the mounting bracket may be mounted within a part of the window frame and / or other structure. The E-box may have a length, width, and height. The length of the E-box may be up to 15 inches ("), 14", 13", 12", 11", or 10". The length of the E-box may have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., between about 15" and 10", e.g., about 12.5"). The width of the E-box may be up to 5 inches ("), 4", 3.5", 3", 2.5", 2", or 1.5". The width of the E-box can have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., between about 5" and 1.5", e.g., about 3.75"). The height of the E-box can be up to 3", 2.5", 2", 1.5", or 1". The height of the E-box may have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., between about 3" and 1", e.g., 1.75"). The E-box may include an analog-to-digital converter circuit board that can be mounted on one or both of a cover bracket and a mounting bracket. The circuit board may include terminals for connecting to a power supply (e.g., AC or DC power) via a cable that provides power to the E-box, and the circuit board may include at least one data input connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, or other type of connector for data transmission) which can receive data for display on an associated display assembly, and at least one E-box connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, or other type of connector for data transmission) which can transmit data to another E-box.The E-box may include a controller board that can be operably coupled with a circuit board. The controller board may include a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry. The timing controller may be used for precise control of timing for changing various positions (e.g., LEDs) in the display configuration. The controller board may include a connector that connects to cabling that can be connected to the display configuration. The cabling can transmit data between the E-box and the display configuration. Connectors from the E-box to the display configuration (e.g., transmitting power and / or data) may extend in the same direction from the E-box or in different directions from the E-box. For example, all power connectors from the E-box to the display configuration may extend in the same direction and may emerge from the same side of the E-box and / or the PCB placed therein. For example, all communication connectors from the E-box to the display configuration may extend in the same direction and may emerge from the same side of the E-box and / or the PCB placed therein. A power connector supplying power from the PCB of the E-box to the display configuration may be located on the same PCB side as the data connector from the PCB of the E-box to the display configuration (e.g., in the same direction, e.g., toward the display configuration and extending away from the E-box). A data and / or power connector between the E-box and the display configuration may be located on the first side of the E-box that is angled (perpendicular) to a second side of the E-box where a connector for the incoming power supply cable is located. A data and / or power connector between the E-box and the display configuration may be located on the first side of the E-box that is angled (perpendicular) to a third side of the E-box where a connector for the incoming data and / or media communication cable is located.(i) an input power supply, (ii) input data (e.g., media) communication, and (iii) a connector for power and / or data to a display configuration may or may not exist on a single PCB. The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling a facility or any controllable device within the facility. The E-box may have a unique network identifier (ID) to communicate, for example, with at least one controller controlling the facility.

[0157] In some embodiments, a plurality of cablings extend from an E-box to a display configuration. The cablings are connected to the circuitry of the E-box through connectors. The circuitry may be on one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs). The cablings may be connectors to the circuit boards through the connectors. The connectors may connect a plurality of wires bundled by cables. The number of connectors may be at least 2, 4, 6, or 8. The number of connectors may be an even number. The cablings may have different or identical functions. Functions may include data transmission and / or electrical (e.g., power) transmission. For example, the connectors may connect cablings that transmit data from the PCB to the display configuration. For example, the connectors may connect cablings that transmit electricity from the PCB to the display configuration. The connectors may form two groups of connectors. The members of the connector groups may be the same or different. For example, the connector groups may include a data connector and a power connector. Each arrangement of connector types in a connector group may follow mirror symmetry, inversion symmetry, and / or rotation (e.g., C2) symmetry. A mirror, rotation axis, and / or inversion point for applicable symmetry operations may be placed between two connector groups.

[0158] FIG. 26 illustrates an exploded view of an example of a controller in a housing (E-box) (2602). The E-box (2602) has a cover bracket (2603) that is fixed to a mounting bracket (2604). The cover bracket (2603) has a plurality of slits (2620) (e.g., for ventilation and / or heat exchange). The cover bracket (2602) and the mounting bracket (2604) may be mounted within a part of a window frame (not shown in this figure) or to another structure (e.g., a fixture). The E-box (2602) includes an analog-to-digital converter circuit board (2605) that may be mounted on one or both of the cover bracket (2603) and the mounting bracket (2604). The circuit board (2605) may include a terminal (2606) for connecting to a power supply cable (e.g., AC) that provides power to the E-box (2602), at least one data input connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, or other type of connector for data transmission) (2607) capable of receiving data to display on an associated display configuration, and at least one E-box connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, or other type of connector for data transmission) (2608) capable of transmitting data to another E-box. The E-box (2602) includes a controller board (2610) that operably couples with the circuit board (2605). The controller board (2610) may include a timing controller and / or media-related circuitry. The timing controller may be used for (e.g., precise) control of the timing for changing various positions (e.g., LEDs) of the display configuration. A circuit board (e.g., a controller board) (2610) includes a connector (e.g., 2611) that connects to cabling (2612a-f) that connects to a display configuration. The cabling (2612a-f) can transmit data and / or power between the E-box (2602) and the display configuration.For example, some of the cablings (2612a-f) can transmit data and some of the cablings can transmit power. For example, two outermost cablings (2612c, 2612f) can transmit power and four inner cablings (2612e, 2612d, 2612a, 2612b) can transmit data. For example, two innermost cablings (2612d, 2612a) can transmit power and four outer cablings (2612e, 2612f, 2612c, 2612b) can transmit data. For example, two intermediate cablings (26123, 2612b) can transmit power, and the other four cablings (2612d, 2612f, 2612c, 2612a) can transmit data. Two of the cablings (2612a-f) can transport power, and four of the cablings (2612a-f) can transmit data. The connector can extend in the same direction from the E-box or in a different direction from the E-box. In the example illustrated in FIG. 26, the connector (2611) extends in the same direction from the E-box (2602). The connector can extend from the E-box at a right angle to the direction in which the (e.g., AC) power supply cable extends, or at any other angle from the direction in which the power supply cable extends. The E-box may be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling a facility or any controllable device within the facility. The E-box may have a unique network ID for communicating with at least one controller controlling the facility.

[0159] FIGS. 27a and 27b are exploded views illustrating various drawings of the assembled E-box (2702) shown in FIG. 26. The E-box (2702) has a cover bracket (2703) that is fixed to a mounting bracket (2704). The cover bracket (2702) and the mounting bracket (2704) may be mounted within a part of a window frame (not shown in this drawing) or in another structure. The E-box (2702) may have dimensions (e.g., as disclosed in this application) that fit within a structure (e.g., length (2730), width (2731), and thickness (2732)). The structure may be any structure disclosed in this application. The E-box (2702) includes a circuit board (2705) (e.g., an analog-to-digital converter) that may be mounted on one or both of the cover bracket (2703) and the mounting bracket (2704). The circuit board (2705) includes a terminal (2706) for connecting to a power supply cable (2715) (e.g., AC) that provides power to the E-box (2702), at least one data input connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, or other type of connector for data transmission) (2707) capable of receiving data to display on an associated display configuration, and at least one E-box connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, or other type of connector for data transmission) (2708) for transmitting data via the cable (2716) to, for example, another E-box or network. The E-box (2702) includes a controller board (2710) that operably couples with the circuit board (2705). The controller board (2710) may include a timing controller and a media-related circuit. The timing controller may be used for precise control of the timing of changing various positions (e.g., LEDs) in the display configuration. The controller board (2710) includes a connector (2711) that connects to a cabling (2712) that connects to a display configuration.The cabling (2712) can transmit data and / or power between the E-box (2702) and the display configuration. The connector (2711) extends from the E-box (2702) in the same direction.

[0160] FIG. 32 illustrates an example of an exploded view of an E-box (3202). The E-box (3202) has a cover bracket (3203) that is fixed to a mounting bracket (3204). The cover bracket (3202) and the mounting bracket (3204) may be mounted within a part of a structure, such as a fixture, for example, a window frame (not shown in this drawing). The E-box (3202) may have dimensions corresponding to the installation of the E-box (3202) within the part of the structure, or may have other dimensions that are larger or smaller than these dimensions (e.g., as disclosed in the present application). The E-box (3202) includes a circuit board (3205) (e.g., an analog-to-digital converter) that may be mounted on one or both of the cover bracket (3203) and the mounting bracket (3204). The circuit board (3205) may include one or more terminal(s) (3206) for connecting to power supply cables (e.g., AC) that provide power to the E-box (3202) (e.g., via a coaxial cable), at least one data input connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet and / or other types of connectors for data transmission) (3207) capable of receiving data to display on an associated display configuration, and at least one E-box connector (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet and / or other types of connectors for data transmission) (3208) capable of transmitting data to another E-box and / or network. The E-box (3202) includes a circuit board (3210) (e.g., a controller) that operably couples with the circuit board (3205). The circuit board (3210) may include a timing controller, network components, and / or media-related circuitry. A timing controller can be used to accurately control the timing of changing various positions (e.g., LEDs) in a display configuration.The circuit board (3210) includes connectors (3211a-f) that connect to cabling (e.g., 3212), which are eventually connected to a display assembly. The cabling (3212) can transmit data and / or power between the E-box (3202) and the display assembly. The E-box (3202) can be operably coupled (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling any controllable device of a facility or facilities. The E-box (3202) may have a unique network ID for communicating with at least one controller controlling the facility.

[0161] FIGS. 33a through 33d illustrate various drawings of an E-box. The E-box (3302) has a cover bracket (3303) that is fixed to a mounting bracket (3304). The cover bracket (3303) and the mounting bracket (3304) may be mounted within a structure or part of a structure (e.g., a fixture such as a window frame (not shown in this drawing)). The E-box (3302) may have dimensions for mounting within the structure (e.g., having a length (3330), a width (3331), and a thickness (3332)), e.g., any dimensions disclosed in this application. The E-box (3302) includes a first circuit board (e.g., an analog-to-digital converter) that may be mounted on one or both of the cover bracket (3303) and the mounting bracket (3304). The first circuit board includes one or more terminal(s) (e.g., 3306) for connecting to a power supply cable (e.g., AC) that provides power to the E-box (3302) (e.g., AC) (e.g., coaxial cable or twisted pair cable); one or more data input connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet and / or other types of connectors for data transmission) (3307) capable of receiving data to display on an associated display configuration; and one or more E-box connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet and / or other types of connectors for data transmission) (3308) capable of transmitting data to another E-box. The E-box (3302) includes a second (e.g., controller) circuit board (3305) that operably couples with the first circuit board. In some embodiments, the first circuit board and the second circuit board are a single circuit board (e.g., existing on the same side or different sides of the circuit board).In some embodiments, the first circuit board and the second circuit board are separate circuit boards and are separated by a distance that facilitates heat exchange and / or shielding (e.g., electronic and / or electromagnetic (e.g., radio frequency) shielding). The heat exchanger and / or shield may comprise an elemental metal or a metal alloy. The heat exchanger may exchange heat passively and / or actively. The heat exchanger may comprise a heat transfer tube, a slab, or a mesh. The heat exchanger may comprise a heat sink. The second circuit board (3305) may comprise a timing controller, a network component, and / or a media-related circuit. The timing controller may be used for precise control of the timing of changing various positions (e.g., LEDs) in the display configuration. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 33a through 33d, the second circuit board includes one or more connector(s) (3311) connected to cabling (3312), which is eventually connected to the display configuration. Cabling (3312) can transmit data and / or power between the E-box (3302) and the display configuration. There may be additional cabling connecting the E-box to the display configuration (not shown). The E-box (3302) may be operably coupled (e.g., wireless and / or wired) to a network coupled to at least one controller controlling a facility or any controllable device within the facility. The E-box (3302) may have a unique network ID for communicating with at least one controller controlling the facility.

[0162] FIGS. 34a through 34e illustrate examples of various forms of a circuit board (3405) that can be mounted within an E-box. The circuit board (3405) may include one or more terminal(s) (3406) for connecting to power supply cables (e.g., AC) that provide power to the circuit board (3405), at least one data input connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet and / or other types of connectors for data transmission) (3407) capable of receiving data to display on an associated display configuration, and at least one E-box connector(s) (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet and / or other types of connectors for data transmission) (3408) capable of transmitting data to another E-box. The circuit board (3405) may include a controller board that may include a timing controller and media-related circuitry, and may be operably engaged with a connector that connects to cabling connected to a display configuration.

[0163] In some embodiments, a specific device, a non-transient computer-readable medium, and / or the method described in this application comprises a technique for passing a gas (e.g., air) over at least one light of a tint-changing window. The tint-changing window may comprise an insulating glass unit, for example, a tint-changing electrochromic coated light of an IGU. Passing the gas (e.g., air) may be for removing heat and / or reducing the thermal load on any optically switchable device (e.g., electrochromic coating) on ​​the light, for example, a substrate of the light and / or other components (e.g., a display configuration). Passing the gas (e.g., air) may be for removing heat, for example, through convection. Heat may be removed through conduction and / or radiation. In some embodiments, the gas heated by and / or through the IGU light may be passed by, for example, pumping, propulsion, and / or suction. The flow of the gas may be within the internal environment of the facility and / or outside the facility having the IGU light (e.g., a building). For example, the heated gas can be used to heat the interior of the facility. In some embodiments, the heated gas can be used to drive a turbine to generate electricity. The electricity thus generated can be stored in a battery of the forced ventilation window assembly.

[0164] In some embodiments, the forced air tintable (e.g., electrochromic) window may include two or more ventilation modules communicating with the internal space between the electrochromic light and the third light of the IGU subassembly. In some cases, one or more of these ventilation modules may include one or more air movement devices, e.g., one or more fans, for actively moving gas (e.g., air) through the internal space between the electrochromic light and the third light. In one case, one or more air movement devices (e.g., fans) may include one of a bladed fan, a bladeless fan, or an air pump. In some cases, one or more air movement devices from the outside of the forced air tintable window and the structure may be configured to supply air to one or more ventilation modules or to output air from one or more ventilation modules. In certain embodiments, the exhausted air may be used to generate electricity by rotating a turbine connected to a generator. The generated electricity may be stored in a battery, e.g., one of the ventilation modules. Examples of forced ventilation color-changing windows, their use and control can be found in PCT / US15 / 14453 (WO 2015 / 120045A1), filed on February 4, 2015, titled "Forced Air Smart Windows," the entirety of which is incorporated by reference into this application.

[0165] FIG. 28 illustrates an example of a display configuration (2801) coupled to a fastener (2802), the display configuration being framed by a sensor and emitter panel (e.g., 2803). The display configuration is coupled to an E-box (2811) and a power source (2810) (e.g., via wiring and / or cabling not shown in FIG. 28). The E-box and power source may be positioned adjacent to the display configuration, or further away, for example, as arranged in the present application (e.g., within a fastener cavity such as within a window frame or within a wall cavity). The fastener (2802) includes a hinge having a first leaf (2821) comprising a bracket, and a second leaf (2822) coupled by a knuckle and pintle arrangement. The fastener (2802) includes a gas guide (2823) (partial view shown) that facilitates directional flow of gas through a set of fans (2805) coupled to each hole of the leaf portion (2821). The gas guide component is configured to attach a circuit board (2830) having a connector (2831) that connects the circuit board to the display configuration (2801). The circuit board may include a controller and / or driver board.

[0166] In some embodiments, the display configuration includes a touchscreen function. In some embodiments, a plurality of display configurations may be arranged adjacent to each other (e.g., to form a display wall such as a video wall). The display configurations may be arranged in a matrix (also referred to in this application as a group or set of display configurations). There may be a gap between two immediately adjacent display configurations. There are no other display configurations between immediately adjacent display configurations. The gap may be shielded or unshielded. The gap shielding may include a flexible filler, such as a transparent polymer and / or resin. The flexible filler may include a carbon-based or silicone-based polymer or resin. The filler may include an optical-grade material. The filler may be polymerized and / or cured by mixing at least two components. At least one of at least two components and / or fillers may have a viscosity of at least about 400 mPa*s (millipascals second), 1000 mPa*s, 2000 mPa*s, 3000 mPa*s, 5000 mPa*s, 6000 mPa*s, 7000 mPa*s, 8000 mPa*s, 9000 mPa*s, 10000 mPa*s, 25000 mPa*s, or 50000 mPa*s. The density of the filler is at least about 0.9 g / cm³. 3 (grams per centimeter cubed), 0.95 g / cm 3 , 0.97 g / cm 3 , 0.98 g / cm 3 , or 0.99 g / cm³ 3It may be. The filler may have a low shrinkage rate after curing (e.g., a maximum shrinkage rate of about 0.2%, 0.1%, or 0.5% of the volume after curing compared to before curing). The filler may have a dielectric constant of about 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, or 2.9. The filler may have a dielectric constant between any of the dielectric constants described above (e.g., 2.5 to 2.9, or 2.7 to 2.8). The filler may be optically clear (e.g., to an average human). The filler may have at least 2 kg Kgf / cm² 2 (Kilogram force per centimeter squared), 2.2 Kgf / cm 2 , 2.5 Kgf / cm 2 ,3 Kgf / cm 2 , 3.5 Kgf / cm 2 , 4.0 Kgf / cm 2 , 4.5 Kgf / cm 2 , 5.0 Kgf / cm 2 5.5 Kgf / cm 2 , or 6 Kgf / cm² 2 It may have a pull strength. The filler may have a transmittance of at least about 98%, 98.5%, 99%, 99.2%, 99.4%, or 99.5% of light (e.g., visible light). The filler may have a refractive index of up to about 1.9, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, or 1.3 at, for example, 25°C, 23°C, or 20°C. For example, the filler is Wacker Lumisil ®(WL) It may be a filler (e.g., WL 100, 200, or 300 series). The flexible filler may be configured to allow expansion and / or contraction of the display (e.g., due to temperature changes). The flexible filler may be configured to bind immediately adjacent displays to each other and / or to the structure. The structure may be a tint-changing window, board, or wall. Mounting brackets and / or hinges may be secured to the display assembly and mounted to the structure. The structure may include a frame or wall portion. The structure may include a fastener. The frame may include vertical doorposts and horizontal doorposts (crossbars). The fastener (e.g., frame) may be mounted to various surfaces (e.g., walls, boards, glass inside the facility, and / or other mounting locations) (e.g., by bonding, fastening, and / or other attachment means). In some embodiments, the display assembly may be attached directly to the structure (e.g., a tint-changing window). Direct attachment may utilize polymers and / or resins. Direct attachment may utilize bonding. Bonding may utilize adhesive polymers and / or resins (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The bonding material may have a state that is more malleable than another (e.g., rigid) state. The rigid state may be typical under ambient conditions. The malleable state may exist under specific controllable conditions different from ambient conditions. The change between the malleable and rigid states may be triggered by external stimuli (e.g., heat, magnetic fields, electric fields, and / or chemical stimuli). For example, the filler (e.g., adhesive polymers and / or resins) may be sensitive to heat. For example, the filler may be more malleable under non-ambient conditions (e.g., in a heated environment), which, for example, facilitates the separation of the display component(s) from its supporting structure (e.g., for maintenance or replacement).The separation between the display components and / or touchscreens of the set may be shielded, for example, due to the proximity of the display components and the absence of an emitter-sensor panel between two immediately adjacent display components. A flexible filler may be placed between two immediately adjacent display components.

[0167] In some embodiments, the display assembly may be fastened to a side bracket. The side bracket may be fastened to a structure (e.g., a fixture such as a frame part or a wall). The side bracket may be secured to the display assembly (e.g., via adhesive and / or screws). The side bracket is operably coupled to at least one pair (e.g., two pairs) of emitter panels and sensor panels. The first pair of sensor and emitter panels may be positioned orthogonally to the second pair of sensor and emitter panels. The two orthogonal pairs of sensor and emitter panels may facilitate the operation of at least one touchscreen.

[0168] In some embodiments, a plurality of display configurations are arranged to form a display configuration wall. The display configuration wall may or may not include touchscreen capability. For example, at least one (e.g., all) of the display configurations in the display configuration wall may have touchscreen capability. The touchscreen may be facilitated by at least one pair of sensor and emitter panels. The touchscreen may include two orthogonal pairs of sensors and emitters, which are arranged orthogonally, for example (e.g., as disclosed in this application). The distance between the emitter panel and the sensor panel may span one or more display configurations. The display configurations may be arranged in a matrix array (e.g., a set of display configurations may be formed in a 2x2 display configuration). In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., each) of the set of display configurations includes a dedicated touchscreen having at least one set (e.g., two sets) of sensor and emitter panels. In some embodiments, at least two display configurations within a set include a dedicated touchscreen having at least one set (e.g., two sets) of a sensor and an emitter panel. An emitter signal from the emitter panel travels until it reaches a sensor in the sensor panel. If the signal does not reach the sensor, the touchscreen controller may interpret this disturbance as a touch on the touchscreen. Thus, the path between the emitter and the sensor must not be unintentionally obstructed.

[0169] In some embodiments, the display configuration and / or set of display configurations are (e.g., substantially) planar. Tolerances for changes in the planarity of the display configuration are limited (e.g., to facilitate the operation of a sensor-emitter panel placed adjacent to the display configuration). Tolerances for changes in planarity between display configurations within a set may be limited (e.g., to facilitate the operation of a sensor-emitter panel placed adjacent to the set of display configurations). Changes in planarity may be stricter on the side facing the viewer than on the side far from the viewer. Changes in planarity may be stricter on the side of the display configuration where a touchscreen is placed adjacent thereto (e.g., where a sensor and emitter panel is placed). For example, the display configuration may be convex toward the viewer and / or touchscreen by a deviation of less than a predetermined distance. The display configuration may be convex on the side far from the viewer and / or touchscreen by a deviation of more than a predetermined distance. A touchscreen may be configured to display display data as if it were a single display configuration (e.g., a single medium is divided among the displays of a display set so that each display of the set displays a portion of the screen image). A user may use a selector (e.g., a cursor and / or a touchscreen) to control multiple display configurations as if the set of display configurations were a single display. Tolerances may allow for a flatness deviation of any display configuration placed between the sensor-emitter panels of up to about 100 µm (micrometers), 300 µm, 500 µm, 700 µm, or 900 µm. The flatness deviation limit may be in the direction toward the sensor-emitter panel. The display configuration may be a (e.g., slightly) concave, convex, or wavy display (e.g., within the tolerances mentioned in this application).The gap between two immediately adjacent displays may be up to about 0.1 inches ("), 0.2", 0.3", 0.4", or 0.5". The gap may have any value between the previously described values ​​(e.g., about 0.1" to about 0.5"). A set of display configurations may have a glass panel common to multiple displays (e.g., TOLEDS). Each display configuration may have a glass panel supporting a display (e.g., TOLED).

[0170] FIGS. 29a through 29d illustrate examples of various display configurations including touchscreen functions. FIG. 29a illustrates an example of four displays (e.g., OLEDs) (2903a, 2903b, 2903c, and 2903d) sandwiched between a front glass (2904) (which may be tempered) common to the four displays and four rear glass panels (e.g., 2905) that individually support the displays. The displays together form a set of display configurations. The four displays of FIGS. 29a and 29b are arranged in a 2x2 matrix (also referred to as a group or set in this application) with a gap (e.g., 2915) between two immediately adjacent displays. The gap (2915) may be shielded (e.g., by a flexible filler such as a transparent polymer and / or resin placed between the displays to allow for expansion and contraction of the displays due to temperature and / or to bond the display components and / or glass panels together). The sensor-emitter panel (2918) is fixed to the display components (2902) and mounted on a frame cap (2919). The display components are hinged (not shown) to a structure which is a window frame (2906) having vertical doorposts (2907) and horizontal doorposts (2908) (bars). The frame (2906) may be mounted (e.g., bonded) to various surfaces (e.g., walls, boards, glass inside a facility, or other mounting locations). The bonding may be made of an adhesive polymer and / or resin, which may or may not have a more malleable state than other (e.g., rigid) states, and the rigid state may be common under ambient conditions. FIG. 29a illustrates an example of a side frame cap (2910) configured to secure a sensor-emitter panel to a side (2920) of a display configuration (2902) of a display configuration set, wherein the sensor-emitter panel is configured to operate as a touchscreen.The display set (2903a-2903d) has two sets of sensor-emitter panels perpendicular to each other, and these sensor-emitter panels define the display configuration set (rather than defining each display). The tolerance for the height difference between the displays (2903a-2903d) in the display configuration (2902) may be limited (e.g., none of the displays may protrude from the sensor-emitter panels toward the viewer by a maximum tolerance threshold (e.g., as disclosed in this application)), and thus, a signal from the emitter may reach the sensor on the opposite side of the display configuration set without obstruction (e.g., the display within the set may not be convex toward the viewer with a deviation exceeding the tolerance threshold, but may be concave on the side far from the viewer with a deviation exceeding the tolerance threshold).

[0171] In some embodiments, the fastener is configured to join a display configuration to a support structure. The display configuration may or may not be equipped with touchscreen capabilities. The support structure may be a fastener. For example, the support structure may be a frame portion of a window (e.g., a tint-changing window). The structure may be any structure disclosed in this application (e.g., a wall, an arch, a door frame, or any other structural frame). In some embodiments, the fastener includes a hinge configured to allow rotation (e.g., of the joined display configuration) about its axis. The fastener may include a movable joint (e.g., a hinge). The fastener may allow swinging of at least one of its parts about its axis. The fastener may include a mechanical bearing connecting two solid objects. At least o...

Claims

Claim 1 A system for a removable installation of a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display assembly on a window, comprising: a display matrix (203, 311) having a front and a rear; a touch sensor coupled to the front of the display matrix (203, 311); and a device coupled to the rear of the display matrix (203, 311) and configured to control light transmission through the window (102) - the device being an electrochromic (EC) glass, a liquid crystal device, a floating particle device, or a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer -; and a hinge assembly coupled to the display assembly (200) so that the display assembly (200) can be removablely mounted to a support structure of the window (102) - the support structure including a window frame (103) - the hinge assembly including an L-bracket (302) and a hinge (303), and the support structure accommodating a heat exchanger - the system. Claim 2 A system according to claim 1, wherein the hinge assembly comprises: a first hinge leaf (3921) coupled to the support structure; and a second hinge leaf (3922) coupled to the display configuration assembly (200), wherein the second hinge leaf (3922) comprises a first component configured to fix and release the display configuration assembly (200), and the second hinge leaf (3922) comprises a snap spring protrusion (4388) configured to assist in coupling the second hinge leaf (3922) to the first hinge leaf (3921). Claim 3 A system according to claim 1, wherein the display configuration assembly (200) and the EC glass are configured to allow light transmission through the display configuration assembly (200) and the EC glass. Claim 4 A system according to claim 1, wherein the display configuration assembly (200) and the EC glass are configured to allow light transmission through the display configuration assembly (200) and the EC glass when the display matrix (203, 311) is turned off and the EC glass is not completely color-changed. Claim 5 A system according to claim 1, wherein the display configuration assembly (200) and the EC glass are configured to allow light transmission through the display configuration assembly (200) and the EC glass when the display matrix (203, 311) is turned off and the EC glass is not color-changed. Claim 6 A system according to claim 1, wherein the display matrix (203, 311) and the EC glass are configured to show content displayed on the display matrix (203, 311). Claim 7 In claim 6, the display matrix (203,311) and the EC glass are configured such that when the display matrix (203,311) is turned on and the EC glass is changed color tone, the content displayed on the display matrix (203,311) is shown. Claim 8 A system according to claim 1, wherein the EC glass is configured to be at least partially transparent. Claim 9 In claim 8, the system is configured such that the EC glass has a transmittance between 30% and 95%. Claim 10 A system according to claim 1, wherein applying current to the EC glass causes the EC glass to change color tone. Claim 11 A system according to claim 1, wherein controlling the current in the EC glass controls the color change of the EC glass. Claim 12 A system according to claim 1, further comprising an electronic component that controls and supplies power to the display matrix (203, 311), wherein the electronic component is accommodated inside the support structure. Claim 13 A system according to claim 1, further comprising a capacitive touchscreen and a controller configured to facilitate touch control. Claim 14 A system according to claim 1, wherein the hinge assembly is configured to be coupled with the support structure to arrange the display configuration assembly (200) in a horizontal or vertical direction. Claim 15 A system according to claim 1, wherein each movable component is configured to rotate away from the display assembly (200) to facilitate removal of the corresponding display assembly (200) from the window. Claim 16 In claim 1, the system is configured such that the display configuration assembly (200) is separable from the support structure.

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