Energy scavenging system for indoor wireless sensor network

As wireless communication evolves wireless sensors have begun to be integrated into society more and more. As these sensors are used to a greater extent newer and better ways to keep them working optimally have begun to surface. One such method aims to further the sensors energy independence on humans. This technique is known as energy scavenging. The logic behind energy scavenging is to allow the device to have its own reliable source of energy that does not require upkeep, has a long life expectancy, and does not completely rely on an internal power source. The aim of this thesis is to research techniques for indoor energy scavenging for sensor that is used to monitor patients in a hospital. There are numerous techniques to achieve energy scavenging in wireless sensor networks. Multiple scavenging methods are known such as vibration energy, thermoelectric energy, and photovoltaic energy. All of these methods were analyzed and compared to see which would be optimal for the situation the sensor would be put in. Other techniques come into play to help the efficiency of the sensor network. These methods were also examined to help the energy scavenging to be more feasible.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Computer Engineering - (M.S.)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Year

2011

Author dc:creator

• Crea, David Andrew

Contributors dc:contributor

• MengChu Zhou
• Jie Hu
• Jingong Pan

• Indoor wireless sensor network
• Wireless communication
• Energy scavenging
• Computer Engineering

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/75

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.njit.edu:theses-1074