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Glinttone™ II: Angle-Controlled Dynamic Tinting Glass Using Total Internal Reflection

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The Sequel

Glinttone™ II is the second in a series of innovations aimed at revolutionizing dynamic light control in transparent surfaces. It builds on the vision established in Glinttone™ I, which introduced a novel mechanism for achieving real-time tinting without the drawbacks of conventional smart glass technologies. While Glinttone™ I employs a distinct physical principle to modulate light transmission, Glinttone™ II achieves the same functional outcome — adaptive, controllable transparency — through an entirely different approach based on angle-tuned total internal reflection (TIR).

This sequel demonstrates that the goal of dynamic tinting can be realized through multiple, independent physical pathways. The development of Glinttone™ II not only broadens the intellectual and technological foundation of the Glinttone™ platform but also introduces a material-free, geometry-driven solution with unique advantages in speed, durability, and scalability.

Together, Glinttone™ I and II form a complementary pair of technologies that address a wide range of use cases in architecture, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Glinttone™ II, in particular, emphasizes simplicity and reliability, leveraging fundamental optics to achieve performance without reliance on chemical or electrically reactive films.

INTRODUCTION

Glinttone™ II: Background Statement

Current dynamic glass technologies rely on mechanisms like electrochromic films, suspended particles, or liquid crystals. While they enable tint control, they often suffer from slow response, limited durability, non-uniform tinting, and energy costs.

Glinttone™ I, a related system by the same inventor, uses a different mechanism to achieve dynamic tinting and is being separately published. Glinttone II introduces a novel method based entirely on optical geometry, using the physics of total internal reflection to control light transmission without needing embedded smart materials.

This represents a purely optical and mechanical solution with fast response times, high reliability, and no chemical degradation.

Abstract

Glinttone™ II is a dynamic tinting glass system that utilizes total internal reflection (TIR) to control the passage of light through a transparent medium. By dynamically adjusting the angle of incidence of incoming light, Glinttone™ II regulates whether light is transmitted or reflected within the glass structure, producing a variable tint effect without the use of chemical or electrochromic materials. This system provides an alternative to existing smart glass technologies and is applicable in automotive, architectural, aerospace, and consumer product settings.

Like Glinttone™ I, Glinttone™ II adapts intelligently, using local weather history and real-time sensor data to preemptively modulate light and thermal properties based on seasonal and situational trends.

The Glinttone™ Series has vast industrial applications.

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Produces variable tinting without the use of chemical and electrochemical materials. Improves energy efficiency and reduces energy cost.

The, Glinttone™ Series provides more than mere shading—it restores comfort, and enhances mood, without the psychological toll of living in the absence of natural lighting.

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Summary of Innovation

Glinttone™ II: Re-Imagining Light, Glazing and Climate with Intelligence

Advantages:

• No chemical degradation

• No visible power lines or embedded films

• Instantaneous optical change

• Compatible with transparent touch interfaces

• Low power (mechanical or passive control possible)

Applications:

• Automotive: Windshields, sunroofs, side windows with adaptive glare and heat control

• Architecture: Skylights and windows that eliminate the need for blinds or shutters

• Aerospace: Cabin windows and visors for light control without mechanical shades

• Consumer Products: AR/VR headsets, sunglasses, or smart lenses

• Energy Efficiency: Reduction in HVAC load via passive solar control

• Military Equipment: *withheld*

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Glinttone™ II is a smart glass system that delivers a humane, energy-smart alternative. It’s a climate-aware, AI-integrated smart glazing system. The system is composed of

• A high-index transparent substrate

• A mechanism to control the angle at which light enters the substrate

• A controller (manual, automated, or AI-driven) to regulate the system in response to environmental or user inputs

By modulating the angle of incidence, the system changes the internal refraction angle. When this angle exceeds the critical angle, TIR occurs — light is reflected inside the panel, reducing transmission and producing a tint. When below the critical angle, the glass appears transparent.

GLINTTONE™

Intelligent Glazing™

Detailed Description

1. Transparent Substrate

• Glass, polycarbonate, or any transparent material with suitable refractive index (e.g. n>1.4n > 1.4n>1.4)

• Can be flat, curved, or structured

2. Angle Modulation Mechanism

• Mechanical tilting layers

• Rotating prisms

• Electrically adjustable optics

• Adaptive films

3. Control System

• Manual switches, environmental sensors, or AI-driven automation

• Inputs include ambient light, solar angle, user preferences, interior temperature

• Light enters through the air-to glass interface

• The internal refraction angle is adjusted based on how the light is directed

• At critical angle: light refracts parallel to the interface

• At greater than critical angle: light undergoes TIR and does not exit

• Tinting is achieved by controlling how much light is reflected internally vs transmitted

• Zoned tinting by segmenting control areas

• Gradient tinting via fine angular control

• Instant response (no thermal/chemical lag)

Core Components

Operating Principal

Dynamic Control

Differentiation from Glinttone™ I

2. AI-Driven Climate Profiling

• Glinttone-AI™ references:
  

  • Historical weather patterns (for that exact location)

  • Real-time local weather forecasts (via web APIs)

  • User comfort preferences (stored in system memory)

  • Building envelope characteristics (e.g. window orientation, HVAC behavior)
    
    

👉 This creates a thermal and lighting “profile” based on predictive analytics.

1. Environmental Sensing

• Sensors (internal & external) measure:
  

  • Ambient temperature

  • Sun position & solar radiation

  • Light intensity (lux, UV, IR)

  • Humidity and indoor climate

  • Optional: occupancy, time of day, season

👉 Raw input data is continuously collected from the environment and the building interior.

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The key functional flow of the Glinttone™ II System Differentiation from Glinttone™ I

While both Glinttone™ I and Glinttone™ II achieve the same core functionality — dynamically modulating light transmission to produce an adjustable tinting effect — they rely on fundamentally different optical mechanisms.

• Glinttone™ I is based on diffraction, utilizing a system of three precisely spaced slits to interfere with incoming light. When aligned correctly, this configuration causes light waves to destructively interfere, leading to partial or full obfuscation of the view through the transparent medium. It is a wave-optics-based solution that relies on physical structures to manipulate the phase and direction of light.

• Glinttone™ II, by contrast, employs geometrical optics — specifically total internal reflection (TIR) — to regulate whether light is transmitted or reflected within a transparent substrate. By dynamically adjusting the angle of incidence, it leverages the critical angle phenomenon to achieve binary or gradient-level tinting, without the need for patterned structures or interference effects.

This divergence in approach highlights the modular design philosophy behind the Glinttone™ platform: multiple independent optical paths can be engineered to achieve the same end result — intelligent, responsive glass — without relying on legacy electro-optic methods.

In practice:

• Glinttone™ I offers precision obfuscation based on wave interference and may be more suited for privacy-focused or patterned applications.

• Glinttone™ II provides a smooth, fast, and scalable solution for large-area dynamic tinting with fewer moving parts or structural complexities.

Shared Features in the Glinttone™ Series

4. Signal Transmission to Glazing

• A low-voltage command is sent to:

  • Electrochromic / SPD / liquid crystal layers

  • Photothermal or thermochromic coatings (if applicable)

• Voltage or heat alters glass properties:

  • Tint darkens/lightens

  • Infrared reflectivity changes

  • Visible light transmission is modulated
    
    

👉 Glass responds physically—without mechanical shades or blinds.

3. Decision-Making & Control Logic

• The system determines:

  • How much tint, reflectivity, or transparency is needed

  • Whether to retain heat (winter) or block heat (summer)

  • If glare needs to be reduced for occupant comfort

• Algorithm weighs factors like:

  • Circadian timing (e.g., morning light vs. evening dimness)

  • Energy use optimization (balance HVAC load vs. daylighting)

  • User preferences or manual override states
    
    

👉 An optimal glass state is selected per window zone in real time.

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Optional Events Triggers:

• Emergency override (e.g., glare spike, fire, blackout)

• Scheduled modes (e.g., “Morning Boost” or “Sleep Mode”)

• Smart home/vehicle integration (e.g., “Away” mode dims glass fully)

5. Feedback Loop & Adaptation

• System monitors:

  • Actual change in indoor light and temperature

  • Whether goals (e.g., comfort, energy targets) were met

• Adjusts in real time as conditions evolve (e.g., clouds move, room heats up)
  
  

👉 The system learns from user behavior and environmental patterns over time, continuously refining performance.

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Glinttone™ delivers more than thermal comfort and energy savings—it restores daylight, well-being, and awareness in homes that have long shut themselves off from the world to stay cool.

How Glinttone™ Stands Apart
Traditional Glazing / Smart Glass vs. Glinttone™ Solution

Examples of Use Cases

“Glinttone™ lets users simulate the sensation of any world climate—from Nordic daylight to tropical warmth—through intelligent glass modulation. It’s not just window tinting; it’s environmental storytelling.

Residential Architecture

Use Case & Description

Sunlit Privacy
In densely populated European cities, Glinttone™ allows natural light to flood apartments without sacrificing privacy or overheating. No more living in darkness behind pull-down shades.

Seasonal Comfort
A family in Stockholm can experience a “Mediterranean spring” indoors year-round, using Glinttone’s Tropical or Temperate presets.

Circadian Rhythm Support
Helps residents maintain healthy sleep/wake cycles, especially in regions with long dark winters or extended daylight hours.

Commercial & Workplace Building

Wellness-Enhanced Office Spaces
In high-performance workspaces, Glinttone™ enhances natural light while minimizing glare on screens and controlling heat—improving productivity and mood.

Energy Efficiency in Towers
On large glass façades, it drastically reduces HVAC strain while maintaining daylighting and city views.

Dynamic Conference Rooms
Meeting rooms with Glinttone™ can shift between Nordic Calm and Desert Cool to match team energy or control ambient lighting for presentations.

Adaptive Sunroof Panels
Automatically tint based on sun angle and temperature. Users can set “Desert Cool” for desert drives or “Open Sky” for scenic routes.

Passenger Mood Control
In premium vehicles, passengers select climate profiles via infotainment (“simulate a cool cabin under Nordic twilight”).

Energy Savings in EVs
Helps reduce cabin cooling demands in electric vehicles, preserving battery range.

Automotive / Transportation

Educational & Healthcare Facilities

Glare-Free Classrooms
Reduces eye strain while maintaining daylight in schools, improving student alertness and focus.

Healing Light in Hospitals
Enables therapeutic lighting in patient rooms to support recovery and mental wellness, particularly for long-term care or seasonal affective disorder.

Thermal Zoning in Common Spaces
Adjusts sunlight and warmth in lobbies or cafeterias based on time of day and occupancy.

Eco-Resorts & Hospitality

View Without Heat
Hotel guests enjoy full window views of natural landscapes without overheating the room.

Mood-Based Room Profiles
Guests choose a “Relaxed Coastal” or “Golden Desert” lighting mode upon check-in.

Luxury Spa Ambiance
Spa environments dynamically adjust light to promote relaxation, meditation, or invigoration—no blinds needed.

Space-Efficient Microhomes
Compact housing in hot climates benefits from space-saving, all-in-one thermal-glare-light control.

Modular Climate Pods
Deployed in climate-sensitive refugee housing or remote living stations, Glinttone™ regulates interior environments with minimal infrastructure.

Metaverse Physical Portals
In future immersive design, Glinttone™ might simulate real-world lighting conditions that match digital environments (e.g., virtual Bali, real-world lighting).

Emerging Use Based Cases

The Moment Is Primed. The Future Is Glinttone™.

Glinttone™ II redefines smart glass by utilizing a purely optical control mechanism rooted in geometric optics. Through precise manipulation of the incident angle of incoming light, it leverages total internal reflection (TIR) to achieve fast, reliable, and energy-efficient dynamic tinting — without relying on reactive materials or chemical transitions. Its broad applicability, mechanical simplicity, and optical robustness make it a compelling alternative to — or enhancement of — existing smart tinting technologies.

Intelligent, adaptive glass for an adaptive world.

"Where Optics Meet Intelligence."

Disclosure Notice (Company-Owned, All Rights Reserved)

Disclosure Notice
This document is published solely for the purpose of establishing prior art and preventing the patenting of the ideas described herein by any third party.

All rights are reserved by DRIDON, LLC. No part of this publication — including its concepts, methods, systems, or designs — may be used, reproduced, adapted, implemented, or incorporated into any product or service without the explicit, written permission of DRIDON, LLC.

This disclosure serves to place the invention in the public record and to block future patent claims, but it does not grant permission for any form of use, derivative work, or commercialization.

Author:

• DRIDON LLC

• Glinttone™

• Glinttone™ I

• Glinttone™ II

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Date of Disclosure:

• September 16, 2025