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Energy Harvesting Load Control Switch

  • US 20140088776A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2012
  • Published: 03/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling power delivered to a power-consuming device, the method comprising:

  • receiving an energy signal harvested from an energy source;

    charging a power storage device using the energy signal;

    applying power from the power storage device to a plurality of components, wherein the plurality of components comprises a timer, a hardware processor, and a communication component;

    determining, using the communication component, the hardware processor, and the timer, a start time of a control event;

    terminating, using a relay at the start time of the control event, the power delivered to the power-consuming device; and

    delivering, using the relay at an end time of the control event, the power to the power-consuming device.

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