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Sam Methuselah Penumala1, A Karmel2, G Kanimozhi3
1School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600127, India.
Abstract:
The advent of digital technology has revolutionized the way we keep track of time. Digital watches have become an essential part of our daily lives and provide us with accurate and reliable time measurement. However, battery reliability is a long-standing issue in the digital watch industry. Batteries require frequent replacement and are a major source of waste. To solve this problem, a digital watch that runs on a lithium-polymer battery that is recharged by a voltage generated by a thermoelectric generator (TEG) placed on the hand. The proposed model uses TEG1-19913 that generates power in the range of 11.5 W to 14.5 W with hot end basking at 250 °C and a cold end between 30 °C and 50 °C. The TEG voltage is used to charge the lithium polymer battery, eliminating the need for conventional charging methods. The watch is designed to be compact and lightweight, so it can be worn comfortably for extended periods of time. The TEG is integrated into the watch strap and ensures that it is constantly in contact with the skin. The lithium-polymer battery used in the watch is a high-performance rechargeable battery that has high energy density and long life. In summary, the proposed digital watch is an innovative ecological solution to the problems associated with traditional battery-powered watches. The compact and light design of the watch combined with the energy-efficient display makes it a convenient and efficient timekeeping device.
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