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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2023
Achyut Dutta, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Achyut Dutta, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Banpil Photonics, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for producing a perpetual energy harvester which harvests ambient near ultraviolet to infrared radiation and provides continual power regardless of the environment. The device seeks to harvest the largely overlooked blackbody radiation through use of a semiconductor thermal harvester, providing a continuous source of power. Additionally, increased power output is provided through a solar harvester. The solar and thermal harvesters are physically connected but electrically isolated. 'Perpetual energy harvester' as mentioned in this invention is interpreted to mean an energy harvester which is configured to harvest energy during day and/or night and/or light and/or dark.