Patent ID: 10457545

Abstract:
A magnetic energy harvesting and scavenging circuit includes a first substrate having first and second surfaces and at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil formed adjacent the first surface. An electromechanical systems device includes a moveable mass extending over the first surface and is displaced relative to the first substrate in three dimensions responsive to an external force applied to the moveable mass. The movable mass includes a magnet support layer and a number of permanent magnet segments attached to the magnet support layer. The permanent magnet segments are magnetically coupled to the at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil. Energy harvesting and scavenging circuitry is electrically coupled to the at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil and generates electrical energy due to magnetic flux variation through the at least one energy harvesting and scavenging coil responsive to movement of the moveable mass.