Development of Wearable Embedded Hybrid Powered Energy Sources for Mobile Phone Charging System

Abstract

Mobile phones are an essential part of our day to day living. The increased reliance on mobile phone devices for communication, information sharing, connectivity and entertainment calls for a greater need to keep this device in a functional condition at all times. The epileptic nature of utility power supply, non-accessibility to power in remote locations and affordability of power due to high tariffs calls for a relative option to maintain connectivity of mobile phones. This research proposes to develop wearable embedded powered energy sources for charging mobile phones as a backup for instant and seamless charging of the phone battery once it drains. Our research addresses the inability of mobile phone users to charge their flatten phone batteries conveniently and seamlessly anytime and anywhere they find themselves. The hybrid powered charging system has the ability to harvest dissipated heat within the body of the phone and heat sources from the environment using an energy harvester, alongside the second energy source provided by the solar panel. The energy harvester will serve as a cooling measure to the device to maintain a stable temperature. The entire embedded device not only serves as an alternative power supply but also a protective covering to the mobile phone.