The applicant of this patent is Apple. Analysts believe that this shows that the technology giant is exploring the intelligent technology of intelligent driving, which provides a window for Apple to enter the field of high-end car design in the future.
There will be several adjustable interlayers between the windows of smart cars. It can keep the inside of the car at a proper temperature, allow the haze of the window to be adjusted to protect the privacy of people inside the car, and block harmful light radiation.
In this patent, the window made of ceramic material containing carbon particles has the characteristics of heat resistance, high visibility, durability, no interference with electronic equipment and blocking harmful ultraviolet rays. The application document points out that "the smart window has an adjustable multi-layer structure, such as adjusting color tone, reflectivity and haze".
According to the change of driving environment and driver's preference, the automatic window will change constantly. According to the patent, the window will be composed of "one or more layers of glass, polymer, conductive material" and other components including sapphire. These elements can widely control opacity, color and reflection.
For example, if a couple likes to be cautious when driving in a crowded street, they can set the privacy settings of the window so as to darken the window from the outside while maintaining the internal view. With the help of Bluetooth geo-tags, this privacy activation can be pre-programmed for continuous adjustment when traveling in different communities.
Or, when the driver is driving on a road with strong sunlight, the window will automatically adjust to reduce the glare of sunlight. The anti-ultraviolet sensor will be put into use, and it will emit soft tones if the driver wants. The connected automatic climate control system can quietly reduce the temperature and increase the air flow to obtain the best comfort.
Based on Apple's many automobile-related patents in recent years, analysts predict that drivers should be able to easily select window settings and parameters needed for many entertainment functions through the virtual reality screen embedded in the window.
Apple has never confirmed that it is developing its own car. However, over the years, there have been more and more media speculations, especially in 2023, when it was rumored that Apple purchased automobile-related domain names such as Apple.car and Apple.auto.