Systems and methods for optically powering transducers and related transducers
US9154235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes an optically powered transducer with a photovoltaic collector. An optical fiber power delivery method and system and a free space power delivery method are also provided. A fabrication process for making an optically powered transducer is further described, together with an implantable transducer system based on optical power delivery.
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