17852290. WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)

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WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY

Organization Name

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Matthew Harris Klapman of San Jose CA (US)

David Ross of San Jose CA (US)

WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17852290 titled 'WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a data storage device that includes a non-volatile storage medium, a data port, an energy harvesting component, and a beacon component. The device can wirelessly transmit a signal using electrical energy produced from an ambient energy source. It also includes an energy store to store the electrical energy.

  • The data storage device can store user data and transmit it between a host computer system and the device.
  • It can generate electrical energy from an ambient energy source using an energy harvesting component.
  • The device has a beacon component that wirelessly transmits a signal using the electrical energy.
  • An energy store is included to store the electrical energy produced by the energy harvesting component.

Potential Applications

  • Remote data storage and transmission devices
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Wireless communication devices with limited power sources

Problems Solved

  • Limited power sources for wireless communication devices
  • Need for energy-efficient data storage and transmission devices

Benefits

  • Enables wireless transmission of data without relying on external power sources
  • Energy harvesting component allows for continuous operation without the need for frequent battery replacements
  • Can be used in various applications where power sources are limited or not readily available


Original Abstract Submitted

A data storage device comprises a non-volatile storage medium configured to store user data, a data port configured to transmit data between a host computer system and the data storage device, an energy harvesting component configured to produce electrical energy from an ambient energy source, and a beacon component, configured to wirelessly transmit a signal. The beacon component is configured to consume the electrical energy to wirelessly transmit the signal. The data storage device may further comprise an energy store configured to store the electrical energy produced by the energy harvesting component as stored energy.

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