| Project ID |
BPN874 |
| Website |
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| Start Date |
Mon 2017-Aug-14 18:30:29 |
| Last Updated |
Fri 2018-Jan-26 11:39:05 |
| Abstract |
We propose a touch interrogation powered energy harvesting system which transforms the
kinetic energy of a human finger to electric energy. As is well known for touch display
devices, the proximity of a finger can alter the effective value of small capacitances. We
utilize these capacitance changes through a harvesting circuit to charge a capacitor with each
finger tap. This technology illustrates the ability to communicate with and operate low-power
sensors with motions already used for interfacing to devices. |
| Status |
Continuing |
| Funding Source |
Foundation |
| IAB Research Area |
Micropower |
| Researcher(s) |
Alyssa Y. Zhou |
| Advisor(s) |
Michel M. Maharbiz |
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