Comparison of energy harvesting techniques for wearable activity monitoring devices

  • Ana Cimpian
  • , Bastien Granier
  • , Gearóid Ó Laighin
  • , Maeve Duffy

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Abstract

Piezoelectric and electromagnetic generation are the two most commonly used energy harvesting techniques. The aim of this paper is to compare the two techniques in terms of their potential for powering a wearable monitoring device. An electromagnetic generator and a piezoelectric system are proposed to power an activity monitoring device located in the shoe. Results to date indicate that the electromagnetic generator produces the best output power levels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBIODEVICES 2013 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices
Pages273-277
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventInternational Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, BIODEVICES 2013 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 11 Feb 201314 Feb 2013

Publication series

NameBIODEVICES 2013 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, BIODEVICES 2013
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period11/02/1314/02/13

Keywords

  • Activity monitoring devices
  • Electromagnetic
  • Energy harvesting
  • Piezoelectric
  • Self-sustained system

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