How Does Switchglass Work
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2017
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
When the electrical supply is switched on, the liquid crystal molecules align, incident light passes through and the Privacy Glass panel instantly clears.
When the power is switched off the liquid crystal molecules are randomly oriented, thus scattering light and the Privacy Glass becomes opaque (private). - Навчання та стиль
Glad that it's the "power on" mode that causes it to be clear. Imagine thinking you have privacy, then you lose power and all the windows go clear. Lol
Yes, this could be very embarrassing especially when it has been used in a bathroom application.
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This is right when it comes to privacy but How about when it comes to security when you are driving your car but there is a problem in your electrical system then surprisly you can not see wile your driving in 120 km/hr just imagine
@@flifoofoo1068 why tf would you put tbis on your windshield lmfao or rear window
@@YuriDontPlay in case you sometimes want to drive without knowing where you go, but sometimes you do want to know
Thank you for a good video! I appreciate it being kept simple and to the point instead of having a whole bunch of un-needed fluff
Beautifully explaination🙌❤️
Thank you! 🙂
QUESTIONS:
1. Can it be the other way around? Power = blocked? No-power = see through
2. Can I make a "hole" in the opaque state? Like with a frame that interrupts the electric flow where the frame touches the switchglass?
Also will there be a blackout version in the future similar to E-ink for a blackout curtain effect also? I'd love the use the while opaque during the day and a black opaque at night
Do you need current to keep it transparent, or just to toggle between states?
This tech interests me as a high-refresh alternative to E-Ink.
Great question, when there is no power the Switchglass is translucent (you can't see through it) and when there is power it is clear.
@@Switchglass can you switch it?
If you guys read this comment, I have a few questions.
I'd like to put this film on a car, but there is a law (In my country) that prohibits windows with less than 75% transparency.
Could there be a customization that the film has 70% transparency?
On the website I saw that SwitchGlass sells *black* film too, how much will the transparency be on the black one and would that be customizable?
Edit: What would this type of thing cost? It's for a model of a concept car.
i was thinking about that , but you don't need switch glass if you are going to make it 70% transparent ,there is some tint you can stick to the glass , the reason you want switch glass is to be 100% nontransparent and 100%transparent when you get pulled over by the police
We can achieve a transparency of over 70% so technically it is possible
Is it possible to put it on the aquarium glass panels with water proofing on edges of the panels?
Can i just buy somthing like that fexible film instead of a whole swicthing glass ?
Where in the philippines can i we see this personaly?
Thanks
Hi John,
This is a great suggestion about waterproofing the edges,we would not recommend it as it is not going to have the life span to give you good value for money.
If it was for a display for a short period of time then it would be ok.
Thanks
is this the technology used transparent toilet in Japan?
Now we are able to make infinite display smartphone cause we can hide the front camera behind the display glass and turn it on, color has canged, camera is hidden
I was thinking the same thing! maybe they can have it use less power and fit on the phone screen
Privacy is an illusion best. Try to have fun.
Does it draw very minimal power? Imaging you need it to be clear as the normal status
Good point but I'm assuming most people would put it in a place where they use the opaqueness more than the clear, especially during the night. If not, then I doubt it draws more power/electricity than a bright ceiling light. Obviously I have no clue, but I would guess that using the electricity from the smart glass during the day to allow sunlight to come through, would be less costly than using ceiling lights or lamps to brighten the room. Although, a one-time purchase of curtains is much more economical than replacing your windows for smart glass lol.
Throughout many years do the crystal degrade causing it to go opaque through time?
This is an excellent question but one I can not answer, we have not seen any of this happen to our sample panels which are still operating after 9 years as they should. I am sure that environment and usage would no doubt cause variations in its performance over time.
Is there any version that does not require continuous electricity?
Like if you zap it once , it'll toggle between the modes ?
Does it filter out all UV also when both off and on?
That is interesting
Thank you
0:32 Are you saying it's native state is frosted and the electricity applied makes it clear?
That's scary if you are using it for automotive and it somehow loses power and all your windows become opaque while driving
Yes this is correct
@@vietnguyen2354 that's wrong understanding... When the power is ON the film will be opaque, and if the power goes off then the film will become transparent.. it's opposite of what you think.
@@Switchglass it must use a lot of power then >:(
@@jaeganesh648 Did you even watch the video dude? You can clearly see it goes transparent when you turn it on, and they even explain it
Can the polarity be switched so with a current it gets foggy and without a current it goes clear? I just think of what a waste of electricity, constantly having to feed the window with a current because I imagine most people would want their window to stay clear 90% of the time and then only fog when you want privacy for a meating or using the bathroom etc.
This is an excellent observation and the answer is yes I did see a company that produced a prototype of a PDLC film that worked this way. It was, unfortunately, double the cost so never managed to get to the volumes needed to make it commercially feasible to compete with the existing products. My observation is that most people have them in the off state and then have them clear periodically as needed also the power consumption is 5 watts per one square meter so for example a 25 watts low voltage downlight would be the equivalent to 5m2 which is a lot of Switchglass.
Who ever thought of this, Seriously is genuis
switchglass is a patent technology.
Can you get custom made smart glass? Meaning Custom dimensions
Yes, Switchglass is fully customisable.
Does this effect work only for visible wavelengths?
Sorry I'm not sure I can answer that one
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Why doesn't that electricity just take the path of least resistance? Why does it spread evenly over the panel?
Good question...got me scratching my head that has 😂
This is assuming the crystal solution conducts electricity which I am doubtful of. Not only would this mean conduction would localize around the wire connections, but there would also be no voltage differential and (judging by the videos illustration) this is probably what makes the crystals align.
Alex Ball Even so, the crystal solution would have to be perfectly even, or else there would be more and less opaque parts based on stronger forces at smaller distances. Does that also mean that the plastic on either side is conductive? Are they just being statically charged to opposite polarities?
Alex Ball I think we need a more in-depth video. 😂
After visiting Switchglass' website I have to reword what I said, it is both the solution *and* the plastic film which is unable to conduct electricity, instead the plastic film has a Tin Oxide coating which conducts and is responsible for either side having a positive/negative charge.
+It wouldn't be difficult to evenly spread the crystal solution with todays technology.
++Statically charged? Doesn't the refer to a phenomenon in which charge is passed from physical objects. I doubt that'd play a part here aha.
Taken from the readings:
"To provide this electrical reorientation, the PET film which encloses the PDLC is coated with electrically conductive Indium Tin Oxide. Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) is a mixture of indium oxide and tin oxide. Being semi-conductive, it has a high electrical conductivity. Moreover, thin layers of about 200 nm are transparent in the area of visible light while infrared light is reflected. Indium tin oxide has a density of approximately 7 g/cm³ and is a white to yellowish colour. Indium tin oxide is an important transparent, electrically conductive material."
Does it use a lot of power?
Not much power at all, driving Voltage 65V AC 200mA per square metre
Power so 5 Watts per square metre. So if you were going to make a comparison to a low voltage downlight that is 12v then the equivalent amount of power would run a standard sized Switchglass panel.
What is this film called?
How can make switch glass time
Is it just me or did anyone else think about getting one of these to put over a license plate
Can we control the blurring
can it be cut to size
No the glass can not be cut to size once manufactured.
There are some major mistakes in your demonstration. First of all, you cant "see" the liquid crystals.. second its PDLC. The polymer holds the liquid crystal together. Another mistake is that its not conductive. There are two conductive layers that create an electrical field that makes the liquid crystal aline in its direction. And last thing, you should use gloves when you open a product like this. It can cause skin irritation.
@@azc56 You don't own the internet, no one has to be asked by you to comment whatever the hell they feel like.
@@ReiCaixa what a snowflake getting pissed of bc of some guy on the internet. Cry me a river, this generation sucks
How the hell did someone figure out how to make that?
I want raw materials
India
89k views only even after 4 years+.
Many people not curious about how Japan's transparent toilet works.
What is the cost for this
@@samsun01 Who hurt you?
@@samsun01 Who harmed you?