System And Method For Powering An RFID Module Using An Energy Harvesting Element
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1. A system for powering a radio frequency identification (RFID) module, comprising:
- an energy harvesting system configured to passively generate a voltage;
a voltage regulator configured to regulate the passively generated voltage; and
a controllable port through which the passively generated voltage is provided to the RFID module.
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Abstract
A system and method for powering a radio frequency identification (RFID) module includes an energy harvesting system configured to passively generate a voltage, a voltage regulator configured to regulate the passively generated voltage and a controllable port through which the passively generated voltage is provided to the RFID module.
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23 Claims
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1. A system for powering a radio frequency identification (RFID) module, comprising:
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an energy harvesting system configured to passively generate a voltage; a voltage regulator configured to regulate the passively generated voltage; and a controllable port through which the passively generated voltage is provided to the RFID module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A wearable radio frequency identification (RFID) assembly, comprising:
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an RFID module configured to operate over a plurality of frequencies; an energy harvesting system coupled to the RFID circuitry, the energy harvesting system configured to passively generate an alternating current (AC) voltage; a rectifier configured to convert the AC voltage to a direct current (DC) voltage; a voltage regulator configured to regulate DC voltage; and a controllable port through which the passively generated voltage is provided to the RFID module. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for powering a radio frequency identification (RFID) module using an energy harvesting element, comprising:
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passively generating a voltage using an energy harvesting source; regulating the passively generated voltage; and providing the passively generated voltage to the RFID module through a controllable port. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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