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Decorative energy-autonomous sensor platform concept with printed OPV-cells

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    Abstract

    Interest in home automation is increasing rapidly and there is a need for sensing solutions that can enable this development. An energy autonomous wireless sensor platform would be an easy solution for sensing. Printed arbitrary shaped organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells can be used on a relatively big area for energy harvesting and be used as a decorative element at the same time. In this paper we describe the process of manufacturing arbitrary shaped OPV-cells and present an integration example of a decorative energy-autonomous sensor platform concept. Sensor platform is fitted with temperature-, moisture- and ambient light level sensors. A passive infrared motion sensor and an infrared thermometer are also included. This sensor combination can be used to monitor presence and control lighting, heating or air conditioning. Sensor data is sent wirelessly to a PC for logging.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIMAPS Nordic Annual Conference Proceedings
    EditorsJarkko Kutilainen
    PublisherIMAPS Nordic
    Pages42-50
    ISBN (Electronic)9789526815008
    ISBN (Print)978-1-63439-379-9
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventIMAPS Nordic Annual Conference 2014 - Oulu, Finland
    Duration: 9 Jun 2014 → 11 Jun 2014

    Publication series

    SeriesIMAPS Nordic Annual Conference Proceedings

    Conference

    ConferenceIMAPS Nordic Annual Conference 2014
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityOulu
    Period9/06/14 → 11/06/14

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    Keywords

    • Energy harvesting
    • OPV
    • Printed electronics
    • Sensor systems
    • System integration

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