Systems and Methods for Individual Tracking Using Multi-Source Energy Harvesting
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1. A monitoring system, the monitoring system comprising:
- a monitor device operable to monitor a status of the monitor target and powered by an operational battery;
a connector device operable to secure the monitor device to the monitor target; and
wherein the monitor device includes an energy harvesting circuit operable to direct charge from any of three sources;
a non-opportunistic charge circuit, a first opportunistic charge circuit, and a second opportunistic charge circuit.
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Abstract
The present inventions are related to monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for extending the service life of a monitoring device.
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1. A monitoring system, the monitoring system comprising:
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a monitor device operable to monitor a status of the monitor target and powered by an operational battery; a connector device operable to secure the monitor device to the monitor target; and wherein the monitor device includes an energy harvesting circuit operable to direct charge from any of three sources;
a non-opportunistic charge circuit, a first opportunistic charge circuit, and a second opportunistic charge circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for tracking an individual, the method comprising:
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charging an operational battery of a monitor device using a non-opportunistic charging circuit; attaching the monitor device to the individual using a connector device; monitoring and reporting a status of the individual by the monitor device; and charging the operational battery of the monitor device using one or more of at least two available opportunistic charging circuits. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A monitoring system, the monitoring system comprising:
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a monitor device operable to monitor a status of the monitor target and powered by an operational battery, wherein the status of the monitor target is selected from a group consisting of;
a tamper status of the connector device, a location of the monitor target, and a motion status;a connector device operable to secure the monitor device to the monitor target; a central monitoring computer operable to receive the status of the monitor target from the monitor device; and wherein the monitor device includes an energy harvesting circuit operable to direct charge from any of three sources;
a non-opportunistic charge circuit, a first opportunistic charge circuit, and a second opportunistic charge circuit. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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