Node power extraction in a waveguide system
US11575277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/54
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system of a machine includes a network of a plurality of nodes distributed throughout the machine, a controller, and a power extraction system within at least one of the nodes. Each of the nodes is operable to communicate through one or more radio frequencies. The controller is configured to communicate with the network of nodes by transmitting the one or more radio frequencies through one or more waveguides. The power extraction system is configured to extract power from the one or more radio frequencies as a first power source, extract power from a second power source, and provide power to one or more components of the system based on power extracted from either or both of the first power source and the second power source.
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