Patent ID: 10868479

Abstract:
A harvesting and scavenging circuit includes an inverse electrowetting harvesting and scavenging circuit including a moveable mass with a moveable electrode that is moveable in three-dimensions relative to a second electrode having a first insulating layer covering a surface of the second electrode. A conductive fluid positioned between the first insulating layer and the moveable electrode. A magnetic energy harvesting and scavenging circuit includes at least one permanent magnetic segment on the movable mass and at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil positioned proximate the moveable mass. Energy harvesting and scavenging circuitry is electrically coupled to the moveable electrode and the second electrode and is coupled to the at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil. The energy harvesting and scavenging circuitry provides electrical energy generated through reverse electrowetting and magnetic energy stored in the at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil.