Quantum Tunneling Power Source for Service-Free IoT Energy
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing demand for power in the IoT ecosystem poses challenges in providing constant, renewable, and sustainable electrical energy to electronic devices, especially in environments where conventional power sources are inaccessible or impractical, and existing technologies are not keeping pace with the global power requirements.
Innovation Solution
Development of an autonomous electrical power source that converts minimal thermal energy into usable electrical power through a multi-layered structure with opposing conductor layers and a dielectric layer, utilizing quantum tunneling effects to generate electrical potential without physical movement or deformation, enabling continuous or intermittent power supply to electronic systems and devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional power sources are used in IoT devices, then devices can be recharged or replaced, but devices require external access for servicing which is not possible in embedded or inaccessible environments
Solution Approach 1:
The power source utilizes quantum tunneling effects and thermal energy from the surrounding environment to generate electricity autonomously without requiring external servicing, recharging, or maintenance. The device serves itself by converting ambient thermal energy directly into electrical power through the quantum tunneling mechanism inherent in its structure.
2Productivity
If renewable energy sources are developed to meet growing IoT power demands, then sustainability is improved, but existing technologies do not keep pace with power requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The invention exploits quantum tunneling parameters and thermal energy parameters to generate electricity. By changing the operational parameters from conventional chemical reactions to quantum mechanical effects, the system achieves sustainable power generation that keeps pace with growing IoT demands.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If autonomous power sources convert thermal energy to electrical power without physical movement, then environmental friendliness is improved, but power generation efficiency must be enhanced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces mechanical movement-based power generation with a quantum tunneling-based electrical conversion system. Instead of using moving parts to generate electricity, the system uses quantum tunneling effects where electrons pass through potential barriers, converting thermal energy directly into electrical power without any mechanical motion, thereby eliminating environmental harm from mechanical wear and emissions while maintaining power output.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a sustainable, environmentally friendly power source that can operate at any temperature above absolute zero, embedded in structures or deployed in inhospitable environments, reducing the need for external interaction and enhancing the operational lifespan of electronic devices by providing continuous power without routine servicing or replenishment.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing quantum tunneling effects to generate electrical potential without physical movement or deformation
Data Source
AI summary
A unique, environmentally-friendly micron scale autonomous electrical power source is provided for generating renewable energy, or a renewable energy supplement, in electronic systems, electronic devices and electronic system components. The autonomous electrical power source includes a first conductor with a facing surface conditioned to have a low work function, a second conductor with a facing surface having a comparatively higher work function, and a dielectric layer of not more than 200 Angstroms in thickness sandwiched between the respective facing surfaces of the first conductor and the second conductor. The autonomous electrical power source is configured to harvest minimal thermal energy from any source in an environment above absolute zero. An autonomous electrical power source component is also provided that includes a plurality of autonomous electrical power source constituent elements electrically connected to one another to increase a power output of the autonomous electrical power source.