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OK... picture this.
A matrix of round "irises" approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, each capable of closing completely, mounted on a frame and attached in front of a window.
A series of mechanical linkages connect each iris to a single control rod that can be twisted for opening and closing each
iris to allow light into the room.
Alternatively, a light sensor could be used to automate them to behave in a way similar to the human eye.
Now, if I can just figure out how to get my house to blink too. Hmmm...
"I'm tellin ya, it just winked."
http://z.about.com/.../0/H/8/AH-House.jpg
[2 fries shy of a happy meal, Dec 29 2005]
Siberian iris
http://members.cox....siberian%20iris.JPG
sorry, just showing off my pride and joy [dentworth, Dec 29 2005]
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can you make them for square windows? +1 |
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It would be a grid, but each square would have a circle in it as I have it imagined. However, I can picture a way to make it with four sides to the iris to maximize light... think four japanese fans -- one on each edge of the square as the iris component. |
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can you make an illustration? |
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Damn. I thought I was going to be able to have my pupils modified to close in a horizontal or vertical manner. |
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until the words "human eye" I was getting all happy over the thought of pretty purple flowers all over my windows. (sigh) |
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I have pictures of those. |
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