Method of generating electrical energy in an integrated circuit, corresponding integrated circuit and method of fabrication
US8410661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/42
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of generating electrical energy in an integrated circuit that may include setting into motion a (3D) three-dimensional enclosed space in the integrated circuit. The 3D enclosed space may include a piezoelectric element and a free moving object therein. The method may also include producing the electrical energy from impact between the free moving object and the piezoelectric element during the motion.
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