Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240339942). ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HARVEST FOR WEARABLE DEVICES simplified abstract

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HARVEST FOR WEARABLE DEVICES

Organization Name

meta platforms technologies, llc

Inventor(s)

Pradip Sairam Pichumani of Fremont CA (US)

Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-tassa of San Mateo CA (US)

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HARVEST FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240339942 titled 'ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HARVEST FOR WEARABLE DEVICES

The abstract describes a system for harvesting electrostatic discharge (ESD) energy in wearable devices. The system utilizes a mechanical or piezoelectric vibration component to generate static electricity through the interaction between dissimilar materials, such as rubbing skin, hair, or fabric against a wearable device material. The generated static electricity is captured by an ESD harvester and converted into power to recharge an on-board battery.

• The system uses a vibration component to generate static electricity through the interaction of dissimilar materials.
• The static electricity is captured by an ESD harvester and converted into power for recharging a battery.
• Users can also generate static electricity by interacting with other objects or materials, which can be harvested by the ESD harvester.

Potential Applications: - Wearable technology - Energy harvesting devices - Sustainable power sources for electronic devices

Problems Solved: - Providing a renewable energy source for wearable devices - Enhancing the usability and convenience of wearable technology

Benefits: - Extended battery life for wearable devices - Sustainable and environmentally friendly power source - Reduced reliance on traditional charging methods

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Energy Harvesting System for Wearable Devices" This technology can be applied in the wearable technology market, offering a sustainable power solution for devices like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitoring devices. It can also be integrated into clothing and accessories to provide a continuous power source for various electronic components.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system differentiate between different materials to generate static electricity? 2. What are the potential limitations of using ESD energy harvesting in wearable devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

a system for harvesting electrostatic discharge (esd) energy in wearable devices is described. the system may include a mechanical or piezoelectric based vibration component to generate static electricity (e.g., triboelectricity) from the interaction between dissimilar materials such as by rubbing skin, hair, or fabric against a wearable device material. the generated static electricity may be captured by an electrostatic discharge (esd) harvester and converted to power that may be used to recharge an on-board battery, at least partially. the static electricity may be alternatively generated by the user interacting with other objects or materials and harvested by the electrostatic discharge (esd) harvester.