In this paper is presented the research towards the implementation of a prototype helmet for cyclists, equipped with a distributed array of PV cells. The work aims to create a power supply, either independent or auxiliary, for smart and wearable sensors. The implemented prototype has been characterized both in a controlled environment and on the field to assess the amount of generated useful energy. The system proposed in this paper can be used to produce energy to supply a smart sensor based device placed on the helmet; as an application, this could be used to send an alarm in case of an accident occurred to a cyclist, without placing heavy or dangerous battery on the head of the final user.
Bibbo, D., Conforto, S., Laudani, A., Lozito, G.M. (2017). Solar energy harvest on bicycle helmet for smart wearable sensors. In RTSI 2017 - IEEE 3rd International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry, Conference Proceedings (pp.1-6). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. [10.1109/RTSI.2017.8065926].
Solar energy harvest on bicycle helmet for smart wearable sensors
Bibbo, Daniele;Conforto, Silvia;Laudani, Antonino;Lozito, Gabriele Maria
2017-01-01
Abstract
In this paper is presented the research towards the implementation of a prototype helmet for cyclists, equipped with a distributed array of PV cells. The work aims to create a power supply, either independent or auxiliary, for smart and wearable sensors. The implemented prototype has been characterized both in a controlled environment and on the field to assess the amount of generated useful energy. The system proposed in this paper can be used to produce energy to supply a smart sensor based device placed on the helmet; as an application, this could be used to send an alarm in case of an accident occurred to a cyclist, without placing heavy or dangerous battery on the head of the final user.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
