PORTABLE ENERGY HARVESTING, STORING, AND CHARGING DEVICE
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a housing comprising an exterior portion and an interior portion;
a solar cell integrated within the exterior portion of the housing;
a battery, within the interior portion of the housing, coupled to the solar cell;
a connector coupled to the battery; and
at least one strap coupled to the housing.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention may provide a portable energy harvesting, energy storage and battery charging device. The portable device consistent with embodiments of the invention may be worn as, for example, a wrist application. The portable device may incorporate any one of, or a combination of, thermoelectric and solar energy harvesting technology as a source for charging, for example, at least one rechargeable battery. The energy may be stored for later use to, for example, recharge portable electronic devices on the go. In various embodiments, the portable device may be configured to provide a time, date and energy supply in a convenient display. Furthermore, the portable device may incorporate, into its design, integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors for convenient and direct charging of other portable electronic devices. The USB connector may also be configured to cause a charging of the battery of the portable device.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a housing comprising an exterior portion and an interior portion; a solar cell integrated within the exterior portion of the housing; a battery, within the interior portion of the housing, coupled to the solar cell; a connector coupled to the battery; and at least one strap coupled to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus comprising:
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a housing; a solar cell attached to the housing; a battery coupled to the solar cell; a connector coupled to the battery; a first strap coupled to a first side of the housing; and a second strap coupled to a second side of the housing.
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20. An apparatus comprising:
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a housing; a monocrystalline solar cell attached to an upper portion of the housing; a lithium ion battery; a first circuit configured to; couple the lithium ion battery to the monocrystalline solar cell, and charge the lithium ion battery with energy harvested by the monocrystalline solar cell; a connector; a second circuit configured to; couple the lithium ion battery to the monocrystalline solar cell to the connector, and transfer energy from the lithium ion battery to the connector; and a display indicating an amount of energy stored in the lithium ion battery.
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