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<TYPE>EX-23
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<FILENAME>s82003ex23.txt
<DESCRIPTION>CONSENT OF KPMG LLP DATED JULY 1, 2003
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                                                  Exhibit 23.1


                       INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT




        The Board of Directors
        Research Frontiers Incorporated

             We consent to the use of our report dated February 21, 2003
        incorporated herein by reference.



             /s/ KPMG LLP
                 KPMG LLP


        Melville, New York
        July 1, 2003

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