18124962. DYNAMICALLY SELECTABLE POWER CONFIGURATIONS simplified abstract (Atmosic Technologies, Inc.)
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DYNAMICALLY SELECTABLE POWER CONFIGURATIONS
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Inventor(s)
Dimitrios Filippos Papadopoulos of San Jose CA (US)
Manolis Terrovitis of Athens (GR)
Justin Ann-Ping Hwang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
DYNAMICALLY SELECTABLE POWER CONFIGURATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18124962 titled 'DYNAMICALLY SELECTABLE POWER CONFIGURATIONS
The abstract describes a wireless device with an energy harvester, ports for external power sources, a battery, a load with circuits, and a power management circuit to control power sources and supply power to the load.
- Energy harvester converts harvested energy into voltage
- First port connects to external USB power source
- Second port connects to a battery
- Power management circuit selects power source at startup based on various factors
- Switcher matrix powers the load using the selected power source
Potential Applications: - IoT devices - Wearable technology - Remote sensors
Problems Solved: - Efficient power management in wireless devices - Maximizing energy harvesting capabilities
Benefits: - Extended battery life - Reduced reliance on external power sources - Enhanced sustainability
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Power Management for Wireless Devices" This technology can be applied in various industries such as: - Consumer electronics - Healthcare - Industrial automation
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the power management circuit prioritize power sources? The power management circuit selects the power source at startup based on factors such as harvested voltage, connection with external power sources, and battery charge level.
2. What are the key advantages of using an energy harvester in wireless devices? Using an energy harvester allows for increased sustainability, reduced reliance on external power sources, and extended battery life.
Original Abstract Submitted
A wireless device includes an energy harvester to convert harvested energy into a harvested voltage, a first port selectively connected to an external USB power source, a second port selectively connected to a battery, a load including a plurality of circuits, and a power management circuit coupled to the energy harvester, the first and second ports, and the load. The power management circuit includes a controller configured to select one of the energy harvester, the USB power source, or the battery as a power source at system startup based on one or more of an amount of the harvested voltage, a presence of a connection with the USB power source, a presence of a connection with the battery, or an amount of charge or voltage stored by the battery. The power management circuit also includes a switcher matrix to power the load at system startup using the selected power source.
