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SmartHome Window

Privacy with a wave of your hand
The Smart Window is a complete rework of today’s windows. The window itself is lined with premium Polytron Glass PDLC film, allowing the window to seamlessly switch between Transparent and Opaque states. Controllable RGB LED lights lets you bring the window to life at night. A small OLED display will display Weather and outside temperature information. Most importantly, all of this can be controlled using easy hand movements or optionally, using the SmartHome WebServer or WebApp.

Futuristic, Intelligent, Practical design
The window is designed to be both futuristic and easy to use. The most notable features include:

An OLED monitor will show the user the outside temperature and weather. The actual display is hidden behind a piece of slate of glass, hiding the OLED display completely when turned off
The brains of the window will utilise external ambient light to intelligently switch the window between transparent and opaque states
Simple and effortless hand gestures

Hand gesture operation
Intuitive gestures allow the user to use the window without effort.

Hand movement

Swipe Up

Swipe Down

Swipe Right

Swipe Left

Action

Turn the window transparent

Turn the window opaque

Select through a variety of LED strip colours and animations

Turn LED strip colours off

Demonstration of the SmartWindow: Opening and closing and activating different colour animations.

This project is being undertaken by UQ ITEE student Jonathan Chang under the supervision of Dr Alex Pudmenzky. Thank you to our industry sponsor and student mentor Polytron Glass.