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Embedded Generator for Self-powered Smart Watches and Wristbands
Inventors
Prof. LIAO Wei Hsin
Department
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Key Problem and Market Opportunity
- The working time of the wearables is constrained by battery capacity
- Frequently recharging the battery causes great inconvenience to the user
- Worldwide user population and revenue of the wearables are around 360 million and 16 billion US dollars, respectively
Key Advantages of the Technology
- Compact design to improve the space utilization
Integration of several functional units in limited volume
- Efficient frequency-up conversion mechanism
- > 4x output power and 10x power density compared with existing technologies
- Compact and easily embedded in wearable electronics
Potential Applications
- Can be embedded in various wearable electronics, including smart watches and wristbands to sustainably power multiple sensors
- Can be used for health monitoring, GPS, communication etc.
Embedded Generator for Self-powered Smart Watches and Wristbands
Inventors
Prof. LIAO Wei Hsin
Department
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Key Problem and Market Opportunity
- The working time of the wearables is constrained by battery capacity
- Frequently recharging the battery causes great inconvenience to the user
- Worldwide user population and revenue of the wearables are around 360 million and 16 billion US dollars, respectively
Key Advantages of the Technology
- Compact design to improve the space utilization
Integration of several functional units in limited volume
- Efficient frequency-up conversion mechanism
- > 4x output power and 10x power density compared with existing technologies
- Compact and easily embedded in wearable electronics
Potential Applications
- Can be embedded in various wearable electronics, including smart watches and wristbands to sustainably power multiple sensors
- Can be used for health monitoring, GPS, communication etc.
Photos
Prototype embedded in a watch case
Prototype with disassembled cover
Categories
Energy & Green Technology
CUHK Tech ID
P-2018-0856
Patents
- CN Publication No.: 111525768 A - US Publication No.: 2020/0251962 A1
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