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Apparatus and method for using ambient RF power in a portable terminal

  • US 20060160517A1
  • Filed: 01/19/2006
  • Published: 07/20/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for using ambient radio frequency (RF) power in a portable terminal, comprising:

  • an antenna array for receiving ambient RF signals left;

    a rectifier for rectifying the RF signals to direct current (DC) voltages; and

    a power storage device for storing the DC voltages from the rectifier as power.

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