Zero-power receiver
US9460321B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L27/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An unpowered signal receiver and a method for signal reception detects and responds to very weak signals using pyroelectric devices as impedance transformers and/or demodulators. In some embodiments, surface acoustic wave devices (SAW) are also used. Illustrative embodiments include satellite and long distance terrestrial communications applications.
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