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Microelectronic device with integrated energy source

  • US 9,413,405 B2
  • Filed: 06/04/2015
  • Issued: 08/09/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a first communication apparatus comprising;

    an antenna;

    an integrated circuit chip comprising wireless communication circuitry operable for wireless communication, via the antenna, between the first communication apparatus and at least one of a plurality of second communication apparatuses that is physically separated from the first communication apparatus;

    an energy supply electrically coupled to the integrated circuit chip;

    an energy harvesting device operable to generate electrical energy supplied to the energy supply; and

    a material substantially enclosing the integrated circuit chip and at least one of;

    at least a portion of the antenna;

    at least a portion of the energy supply; and

    at least a portion of the energy harvesting device.

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