Gentex Corporation
EC ELEMENT ARCHITECTURE FOR CONCEALMENT AND COATING DESIGNED TO HIDE CAMERAS AND COMPONENTS BEHIND A SUBSTRATE

Abstract:

A switchable device is provided. The switchable device includes an electro-optic element switchable between a darkened state and a transmissive state in addition to a sensor having a field of view at least partially defined by a perimeter portion of the electro-optic element. The darkened state is configured to mask the sensor and visibly match the perimeter portion.