System and method for powering a vehicle using radio frequency generators
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1. A method comprising:
- positioning a plurality of RF generators beneath the road surface of a roadway, the RF generators configured to transmit RF signals in the direction of vehicles traveling over the roadway;
coupling a rectenna to a vehicle, the rectenna configured to receive the RF signals transmitted from the RF generators and to generate power from the RF signals; and
using the power generated by the rectenna to power the vehicle.
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Abstract
A system and method are described for powering a vehicle using radio frequency (“RF”) signals. For example, a method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: positioning a plurality of RF generators beneath the road surface of a roadway, the RF generators configured to transmit RF signals in the direction of vehicles traveling over the roadway; coupling a rectenna on a vehicle, the rectenna configured to receive the RF signals transmitted from the RF generators and to generate power from the RF signals; and using the power generated by the rectenna to power the vehicle.
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1. A method comprising:
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positioning a plurality of RF generators beneath the road surface of a roadway, the RF generators configured to transmit RF signals in the direction of vehicles traveling over the roadway;
coupling a rectenna to a vehicle, the rectenna configured to receive the RF signals transmitted from the RF generators and to generate power from the RF signals; and
using the power generated by the rectenna to power the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for powering a vehicle comprising:
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a plurality of RF generators positioned beneath a road surface of a roadway, the RF generators configured to transmit RF signals in the direction of vehicles traveling over the roadway;
a rectenna coupled to a vehicle, the rectenna configured to receive the RF signals transmitted from the RF generators and to generate power from the RF signals; and
a rechargeable power source within the vehicle, the rechargeable power source capable of being recharged by the power generated by the rectenna. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system comprising:
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RF generator means positioned beneath a road surface of a roadway, the generator means configured to transmit RF signals in the direction of vehicles traveling over the roadway;
rectenna means coupled to a vehicle, the rectenna means configured to receive the RF signals transmitted from the RF generator means and to generate power from the RF signals; and
rechargeable power source means within the vehicle, the rechargeable power source means capable of being recharged by the power generated by the rectenna. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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