Photo Release -- Notin Selects Research Frontiers' SPD-SmartGlass as Standard Equipment on Its Angara Production Motorhome

WOODBURY, N.Y.BRIGNAIS, France, Jan. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers (Nasdaq:REFR) licensee Vision Systems has announced that Notin, manufacturer of motorhomescampers, has selected Visions Systems' Nuance brand of SPD-SmartGlass for the skylight of Notin's Angara luxury motorhome. The SPD-Smart skylight is standard equipment on the Angara. Productionshipments of the Angara are scheduled to commence in 2012.

The Angara's SPD-Smart skylight is made with polycarbonate substratesmeasures 90 x 60 cm (35.4 x 23.6 inches), the predominant size of motorhome skylights offered in Europe. In addition to providing natural daylighting, variable shadingthermal comfort, the skylight is operablecan be opened to provide ventilation. A control system supplied by Vision Systems regulates the tint of the SPD-Smart skylight, which offers a wide range of light transmission from clear to very dark.

To see the SPD-Smart skylight on the Angara, please view the .

The Heki brand of skylight from Dometic is used on the Angara. Dometic is a leading supplier of skylights for the motorhome market with products sold in nearly 100 countries. Final assembly of the Angara's skylight with SPD-Smart technology is done by Vision Systems.

"We are very pleased that Notin has selected our SPD-Smart Nuance product for the Angara motorhome's skylight," commented Carl Putman, CEO of Vision Systems. "This skylight is innovativefunctional,is a wonderful complement to the many fine features of the Angara. It marks the first worldwide application of SPD-Smart Nuance for a production motorhome."

The SPD-equipped Angara from Notin was first presented in October 2011 at the 46th Salon de Vehicules de Loisirs exhibition in Paris, France. SPD-Smart light-control technology offers a more comfortableenergy efficient alternative to conventional skylightswindow shades of motorhomes. With Vision Systems' SPD-Smart Nuance skylight, the motorhome operator can instantlyuniformly control the level of light, glareheat entering the Angara's interior.

Established in 1921, Notin Camping-Cars is a manufacturer of premium motorhomes that exhibit exceptional comfort, safetyefficiency. More details are available on the company's .

Vision Systems' SPD-Smart NuanceNoctis windows offer instantprecise light-control at every level which provides original equipment manufacturersprivate vehicle operators with a solar protection solution that enhances comfortsupports fuel efficiency. These electronically dimmable windows, roof shadespartitions are impact-resistant, completely silent, available in flatcurved surfaces,can be controlled automatically or by passengers.

Vision Systems is a first tier system supplier to the automotiveaeronautics industries. Based in France for more than 70 years, the company has 210 employees. Details about Vision Systemstheir SPD-Smart NuanceNoctis transportation products can be found in the of the company's website. Vision Systems also is very active in the aerospace sector. Its SPD-Smart NuanceNoctis aerospace window shades have been featured this year at leading industry trade events by aerospace OEMs BombardierHondaJet. Information about Vision Systems' SPD-Smart aircraft products is available in the of their website.

About Research Frontiers Inc.

Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq:REFR) is the developer of SPD-Smart light-control technology which allows users to instantly, preciselyuniformly control the shading of glass or plastic, either manually or automatically. Having invested over $82 million to date to develop its technology, Research Frontiers currently holds approximately 500 patentspatent applications worldwidehas built an infrastructure of 39 licensed companies that collectively are capable of serving the growing global demand for smart glass products in automobiles, homes, buildings, aircraftboats. For further information about SPD-Smart technology, Research Frontiersits licensees, please visit sites.

Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risksuncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differare not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. "SPD-Smart""SPD-SmartGlass" are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc. "Nuance""Noctis" are trademarks of Vision Systems.

For inquiries about SPD-SmartGlass technology, to arrange a presentation or to visit the Research Frontiers Design Center, please contact:

Source: Research Frontiers Incorporated