In 2014, two partners and I developed a commercial distribution network specializing in import, distribution and installation of home automation products.
Challenge
An innovative home automation product for remotely controlling the brightness in your home
Our initial product was a nanoparticle-based film designed to make glass surfaces opaque. This can be controlled remotely through a home automation application. Windows, glass doors, and skylights are common in our surroundings. Traditionally, curtains or blinds were used for privacy.
Our innovative approach involves applying a clear film directly onto the glass. This film’s opacity can be adjusted remotely using a home automation app or a dimmer switch, offering a modern solution for privacy.
Goal
A Technological Advancement for Optimal Comfort
Our product represents a technological breakthrough for optimal comfort, revolutionizing window treatments. It eliminates the need for traditional blinds or curtains, ensuring a clutter-free aesthetic without the hassle of screw fixings. This leads to enhanced brightness and an overall sleek appearance in any room.
Our innovative opacifying film offers complete discretion. With the ability to adjust opacity from 0 to 100%, you can tailor the light and privacy to your specific needs at any time. This feature also acts as a deterrent to burglaries, adding an extra layer of security to your home.
The control of our product is both simple and versatile. With just the press of a physical button, voice commands, or through your home automation routine, managing the film’s opacity becomes effortless and seamless.
This flexibility makes it ideal for various settings, whether it’s for the windows in a bedroom, the large glass doors in a living room, the privacy needed in meeting rooms, or for bathroom windows. It adapts to each unique situation, offering both functionality and style.
Awards-winning
This project was honored in 2014 for its significant economic potential and technological innovation.
The features of the opacifying film impressed both industrial partners and institutions to whom we presented the project.
This project was awarded the ‘Entrepreneurial Potential’ prize in May 2014 by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of Moselle.
Rethinking Privacy Through Smart Glass Technology
