Upper bounds for energy harvesting in the region of the human head

IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2011 Nov;58(11):3097-103. doi: 10.1109/TBME.2011.2163407. Epub 2011 Aug 1.

Abstract

This paper investigates different approaches for supplying power to implantable hearing systems via energy harvesting. Because of the specific nature of the problem, only energy harvesting in the region of the human head is considered. Upper bounds as well as more conservative estimations for harvesting mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic energy are presented and discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Basal Metabolism
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy Transfer*
  • Head / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Movement
  • Radio Waves
  • Renewable Energy*
  • Skin Temperature
  • Solar Energy
  • Thermodynamics