Holster-integrated piezoelectric energy source for handheld electronic device
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1. A holster for a handheld electronic device, the holster comprising:
- a piezoelectric element to generate an input voltage upon being deformed, the piezoelectric element having a first portion fixedly secured to a portion of the holster;
charging circuitry electrically connected to the piezoelectric element, the charging circuitry having an electrical connector, the charging circuitry to provide an output voltage to the electrical connector in accordance with the input voltage and in accordance with pre-determined charging circuit parameters, the electrical connector to connect to the handheld electronic device upon the handheld electronic device being inserted into the holster; and
a chamber for housing the piezoelectric element, the first portion of the piezoelectric element being fixedly secured to the chamber.
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Abstract
A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity.
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1. A holster for a handheld electronic device, the holster comprising:
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a piezoelectric element to generate an input voltage upon being deformed, the piezoelectric element having a first portion fixedly secured to a portion of the holster; charging circuitry electrically connected to the piezoelectric element, the charging circuitry having an electrical connector, the charging circuitry to provide an output voltage to the electrical connector in accordance with the input voltage and in accordance with pre-determined charging circuit parameters, the electrical connector to connect to the handheld electronic device upon the handheld electronic device being inserted into the holster; and a chamber for housing the piezoelectric element, the first portion of the piezoelectric element being fixedly secured to the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A holster for a handheld electronic device, the holster comprising:
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at least one piezoelectric element to generate an input voltage upon being deformed; charging circuitry electrically connected to the at least one piezoelectric element; a coil electrically connected to the charging circuitry, the charging circuitry to provide an output voltage to the coil in accordance with the input voltage and in accordance with pre-determined charging circuit parameters, the coil to inductively couple the charging circuitry to the handheld electronic device upon the handheld electronic device being inserted into the holster; and a chamber for housing the at least one piezoelectric element, the at least one piezoelectric element having a first portion fixedly secured to the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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