Energy harvesting for mobile RFID readers
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1. A method for providing power to a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader on a mobile structure, comprising:
- generating energy at the mobile structure;
charging an energy storage device disposed on the mobile structure with the generated energy; and
powering the RFID reader with the energy storage device.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing power to a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader on a mobile structure are described. Energy is generated at the mobile structure. A battery or other energy storage device disposed on the mobile structure is charged with the generated energy. The RFID reader is powered with the energy storage device. The energy may be generated in a variety of ways, including using a vibratory energy harvesting device, a magnetic energy harvesting device, an optical energy harvesting device, a heat energy harvesting device, or a mechanical energy harvesting device.
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1. A method for providing power to a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader on a mobile structure, comprising:
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generating energy at the mobile structure;
charging an energy storage device disposed on the mobile structure with the generated energy; and
powering the RFID reader with the energy storage device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for providing power to a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader on a mobile structure, comprising:
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an energy storage device disposed on the mobile structure and coupled to the reader; and
an energy harvesting device disposed on the mobile structure that generates energy;
wherein the energy storage device stores the generated energy. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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