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Method and apparatus for harvesting energy

  • US 20110175461A1
  • Filed: 01/06/2011
  • Published: 07/21/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An energy harvesting device, which comprises:

  • an antenna for receiving a transmitted radio frequency (RF) signal;

    a rectifier circuit operatively coupled to the antenna, the rectifier circuit converting the RF signal received by the antenna to a direct current (DC) voltage; and

    an output connector operatively coupled to the rectifier circuit and providing the DC voltage thereon, an electronic device being connectable to the output connector for receiving the DC voltage provided on the output connector.

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