Inventors:
Jerremy H. Anderson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Tod R. Whitmore - River Forest IL, US
Assignee:
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. - Deer Park IL
International Classification:
G06F 7/00, G01J 1/44, G01C 21/26, G02F 1/163
US Classification:
701 36, 359275, 250214 AL, 701408, 701468
Abstract:
An electrically-adjustable light transmitter changes its light transmissivity responsive to an electric signal. By applying the electrically-adjustable light transmitter to a window and thereafter changing the electric signal to it, a window can be tinted and un-tinted. Jurisdictions that prohibit tinted vehicle windows are listed in a data base. A current location determined by a GPS is compared to data base entries. If the location is within an area where tinted windows are prohibited, a controller automatically un-tints the windows, or reduces the window tint to comply with applicable local laws.