March 23, 2007—Research Frontiers Incorporated and SmartGlass International Ltd. have announced that SmartGlass International Ltd. has acquired a non-exclusive license to use Research Frontiers’ patented SPD-Smart light-control technology for architectural smart windows, skylights and similar products in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The minimum annual royalties and other license terms were not disclosed.
SmartGlass International’s SPD-Smart products can be manually or automatically “tuned” to precisely control the amount of light, glare and heat passing through glass or plastic, says the company.
Glass facades using patented SPD light-control technology reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer months and heating during winter.
John Browne, Executive Director of SmartGlass International, noted: “The use of intelligent glass provides added value and increased flexibility in new building design, improves working environments and buildings ergonomics, saves energy, and increases the well being of building occupants. Under license from Research Frontiers, we can now offer SPD-Smart products over a wider geographic area, and we plan continued expansion of this very attractive line of our business.”
For more information, visit the SmartGlass Web site.
