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Originally Posted by XTC View Post
The right term is "power harvesting".
Unfortunately rf-collection is very inefficient.
Buttons - just forget it since You'd have to make Your keys harder than usuall and let's face it - browsing the web equals very low keyboard usage.
The most efficient way theese days is thermal harvesting - it can power a watch for example - but it requires carrying device "on skin" with top not covered - to achieve maximum temperature difference.
The easiest solution is solar panel on the back.
Unfortunately it's quite rare in production devices - I don't know why (I use solar powered FM radio and it works ok).
There are several terms for it.

Yes we already know it is inefficient, have you been listening/reading? thinenergy allows the inefficient collection to be used.

Who says you have to make the keys harder. Did you even go to the link i posted?
Try this
http://www.artificialmuscle.com/appl...eneration.html

The most efficient solid state thermal generator right now is planned for replacing your cars alternator and the research is being funded by the governement. Right now the technology is being used in reverse as heated and cooled seats in modern cars.
http://www.amerigon.com/