Energy harvesting switch
US12138977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy harvesting switch is disclosed. The energy harvesting switch includes a magnet, a coil, and a mechanical switch. The manipulation of the mechanical switch causes the magnet to move with respect to the coil and generate an amount of energy. The energy harvesting switch also includes a transmitter configured to use the generated amount of energy to transmit a signal to at least one component coupled with a vehicle, the signal configured to cause a change to at least one characteristic of the at least one component.
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