Systems and Methods for Federated Power Management

Abstract

Energy harvesting is an emerging technology that enables devices to capture energy from their surrounding environment and convert it into a usable power source. Complex circuitry charges an energy storage cell, manages power, provides regulation and protection. These devices have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need for batteries for a multitude of devices.

This technology describes a hardware and software platform to improve energy harvesting­ and load balancing in resource-limited devices. The circuitry uses microprocessors to obtain power information from storage cells to manage charging and discharging based on the requirements from the device being powered. It improves device performance while reducing the need for bulky batteries.

FAU is seeking partners to advance this technology into the marketplace through licensing or development partnerships.

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Apis: Architecture for Federated Power Management