Self-charging electronic devices
First Claim
1. A thermophotovoltaic power package for use with an electronic device, the package comprising:
- one or more thermophotovoltaic cells operable to derive thermophotovoltaic power from thermal energy, the thermophotovoltaic cells comprising vertically-oriented anatase nanowires in communication with a substrate; and
a power charger operable to provide the derived thermophotovoltaic power to the electronic device, wherein the derived thermophotovoltaic power is provided in a plug-and-play fashion when the electronic device is coupled to the package, and wherein the power charger is operative to adjust the amount of power provided to the electronic device based on attributes of the electronic device.
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Abstract
Self-powered portable electronic devices are disclosed that have the capacity to generate their own electrical power, store electrical charge, and distribute electrical power to similarly designed devices in close proximity. Devices generate power in part using one or more non-solar thermal energy sources that have increased stability and efficiency compared to current solar cell powered devices. Devices comprise components including, control processors, data storage, energy storage, dedicated energy and power management processors, and thermophotovoltaic cells that convert thermal energy into electrical power. Devices are capable of transmitting and receiving energy, power, voice and data information using standard frequencies associated with portable devices. Additionally, the invention discloses methods, systems, and apparatuses comprising circuitry that can control power generation from multiple thermophotovoltaic cells and traditional power sources.
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7 Claims
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1. A thermophotovoltaic power package for use with an electronic device, the package comprising:
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one or more thermophotovoltaic cells operable to derive thermophotovoltaic power from thermal energy, the thermophotovoltaic cells comprising vertically-oriented anatase nanowires in communication with a substrate; and a power charger operable to provide the derived thermophotovoltaic power to the electronic device, wherein the derived thermophotovoltaic power is provided in a plug-and-play fashion when the electronic device is coupled to the package, and wherein the power charger is operative to adjust the amount of power provided to the electronic device based on attributes of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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