SELF-POWERED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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1. An electrical system for providing electrical energy comprising:
- an energy conversion device configured to produce electrical energy from at least one of vibrations and movement experienced by the energy conversion device and light received by the energy conversion device;
an energy storage device coupled to the energy conversion device for storing the electrical energy; and
an electrical device coupled to the energy storage device and configured to receive the electrical energy and transmit a signal to a receiving device.
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Abstract
The embodiments described herein include an electrical system and method for providing electrical energy. In one embodiment, an energy conversion device is configured to produce electrical energy from at least one of vibrations or movement experienced by the energy conversion device. An energy storage device is configured store the electrical energy. Additionally, an electrical device is coupled to the energy storage device and is configured to receive the electrical energy and transmit a signal to a receiving device to perform a desired function.
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1. An electrical system for providing electrical energy comprising:
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an energy conversion device configured to produce electrical energy from at least one of vibrations and movement experienced by the energy conversion device and light received by the energy conversion device; an energy storage device coupled to the energy conversion device for storing the electrical energy; and an electrical device coupled to the energy storage device and configured to receive the electrical energy and transmit a signal to a receiving device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for providing electrical energy comprising:
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producing electrical energy from at least one of vibrations and movement experienced by an energy conversion device; storing the electrical energy through the use of an energy storage device being coupled to the energy conversion device; receiving the electrical energy through the use of an electrical device being coupled to the energy storage device; and transmitting a signal to a receiving device upon receiving the electrical energy. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An electrical system for providing electrical energy to a vehicle, the system comprising:
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an energy conversion device mounted on the vehicle and being configured to produce electrical energy from at least one of vibrations and movement experienced by the energy conversion device, wherein the energy conversion device contains a piezoelectric element that enables conversion of the at least of the vibrations and movement into electrical energy; an energy storage device coupled to the energy conversion device for storing the electrical energy; and an electrical device coupled to the energy storage device and configured to receive the electrical energy and transmit a signal to a receiving device, wherein the receiving device causes functioning of a vehicle system. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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