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ENERGY HARVESTING FOR DISPENSING SYSTEM

  • US 20160058250A1
  • Filed: 08/27/2015
  • Published: 03/03/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A dispensing system comprising:

  • an electronic device; and

    a thermoelectric generation device coupled to the electronic device, the thermoelectric generation device comprising;

    a first portion;

    a second portion;

    a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion; and

    an output coupled to the third portion and configured to provide electrical power to the electronic device, where the electrical power provided to the electronic device is a function of current induced within the third portion, where the current induced within the third portion is a function of a temperature differential between the first portion and the second portion.

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