Patent ID: 8836276
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: H02J,H02K,H02N

Abstract:
1. An electronic device, comprising: at least one battery that is operable to provide power to operate the electronic device; at least one power generating mechanism including at least one diaphragm that is operable to vibrate; and control circuitry, electrically coupled to the at least one battery and the at least one power generating mechanism, that charges the at least one battery utilizing power generated by the at least one power generating mechanism; wherein the at least one power generating mechanism generates power when the at least one diaphragm vibrates in response to force being exerted upon the at least one diaphragm; and wherein the control circuitry charges the at least one battery utilizing the power generated by the at least one power generating mechanism while the electronic device is operating utilizing power front the at least one battery.