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Zero power sensors

US10670456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2017
Grant dateJun 2, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated circuit includes a substrate and at least one photo-voltaic cell implemented on the substrate. The at least one photo-voltaic cell is configured to generate a supply voltage. Circuitry is implemented on the substrate. The circuitry is powered by the supply voltage. The at least one photo-voltaic cell can include a number of series-connected photo-voltaic cells.

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