Interacting with LCD-Based Smart Windows
Patrick Bader, Stefan Schneegaß · 2016
With the Internet of Things (IoT), we are now building a network of more and more connected household devices which share information and react to each others and users. However, little progress has been made on interaction with buildings themselves. In particular, smart components are attached to windows, such as window blinds or shutters, but the window itself has not changed much. Most components we use on a daily basis are operated mechanically and controlled manually. This results in costly repairs due to wear out and severe weather conditions especially in large buildings. In this work, we show how interaction could change in the future with smart windows based on display technology. We present a self-contained and connected smart window prototype which can block sunlight on a per pixel basis. Further, we propose different input methods and discuss the opportunities of implicit as well as explicit input. This is a first step towards making the digital revolution an architectural one with IoT technology.