| abstract |
A tintable window is described that has a tintable coating, such as an electrochromic device coating, for regulating the light transmitted through the window. In some embodiments, the window has a transparent display in a viewable area of the window. The transparent display may be substantially transparent when the transparent display is not in use or when the window is viewed in one of the orientations facing the transparent display. The window may have sensors for receiving user commands and / or for monitoring environmental conditions. The transparent display can display a graphical user interface to control window functions, for example. As described herein, the window provides an alternative display to one of the conventional projectors, TVs, and monitors. The window may also be configured to receive, transmit, or prevent wireless communication from passing through the window. A window control system may share computing resources between controllers (eg, at different windows). In some cases, the computing resources of the window control system are utilized by other building systems and installations. |