Continetal introduces smart anti-glare glass technology

At the upcoming CES 2016, Continental will showcase intelligent anti-glare technology known as Intelligent Glass Control. With a special film between the two glasses, Continental's intelligent anti-glare glass can change the brightness mode via a button as needed.

In fact , Continental's intelligent anti-glare technology is no different than the electric sunroof that has appeared on Mercedes-Benz luxury cars such as the Maybach S600, the S-Class Coupe, the SL-Class, and SLK under the name. Called Magic Sky Control . Now Continental extends its applicability to the remaining window positions on the vehicle.

The fact that Continental's anti-glare glass can change the brightness is because between glass layers there is a film containing nanomaterials. When there is electricity flowing through the objects will arrange so that light can pass through much and brighten the space in the car. When the power is off, the objects return to the position that prevents the light from entering the vehicle. Although not completely prevented but the light feeling somewhat milder to be difficult to recognize.

The figure illustrates the two modes of light-emitting and illumination of the Magic Sky Control technology on the Mercedes-Maybach S600.

The fact that Continental's anti-glare technology is so smart is because it automatically shifts to the brighter mode when the driver's key or smartphone is near the car, or automatically switches to the shade mode. When the car is parked so that the outsider can not see the inside of the car and improves safety. In addition, the anti-glare glass technology also contributes to reducing the temperature of the interior space of panoramic sunroofs, from which the air conditioning system will operate more efficiently and reduce the negative impact on the environment. school.

In particular, the intelligent anti-glare glass technology Intelligent Glass is also very meaningful to the electric car completely in the future. According to Continental's research, it could improve the range of electric vehicles by an additional 5.5 percent.

On the price, Continental says the price of smart anti-glare technology is quite high as it depends on liquid polymer material and electrochromic material. However, the price will drop significantly in the future if the technology is widely applied.