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ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Resumen de: US2025174182A1

An electronic device able to be operated with a first state and a second state includes a substrate and electronic units. In a top view, the substrate has a first area in the first state and a second area in the second state, and the second area is greater than the first area. The electronic units are overlapped with the substrate. The number of the electronic units being in a mode of ON in the second state is greater than that in the first state. The electronic device has a PPA_1 that is defined as a number of the electronic units being in the mode of ON per unit area of the substrate in the first state, and a PPA_2 that is defined as a number of the electronic units being in the mode of ON per unit area of the substrate in the second state, and 1.5×PPA_1≥PPA_2≥0.5×PPA_1.

MAGNETIC FIELD SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Resumen de: US2025171091A1

A solar energy conversion system configured to increase a flux of photons from solar radiation can include a solar panel comprising a semiconductor substrate, a permanent magnet having a helical shape, an electromagnetic receiver, an antenna disposed along at least a portion of the permanent magnet, and an inverse spin hall effect (ISHE) generator configured to modify a velocity of photons moving toward the base of the permanent magnet. The ISHE generator can include a positive electrical coupling, a negative electrical coupling, a polymer layer disposed axially above and between the positive and negative electrical couplings, a ferromagnet, and a plurality of electrical couplings. In response to a magnetic field produced by the permanent magnet, the positive and negative electrical couplings can generate a flow of electrons in response to a spin current within the polymer layer.

AROMATIC HETREOCYCLES FOR ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICES

Resumen de: US2025171684A1

The present invention relates to aromatic heterocycles that are suitable for use in electronic devices, and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, containing these compounds.

AQUEOUS SOLUTION PRECURSORS FOR MAKING OXIDE THIN FILMS, AND COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MAKING CONDUCTIVE OXIDE THIN FILMS THEREFROM

Resumen de: US2025171904A1

Reagents and aqueous solutions thereof are described that are useful for aqueous processing to form thin films comprising metal oxides. A film, or layered film, may be incorporated into working devices where the thin film provides useful optical properties, electrical properties, or both.

POWER MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC OPTIMIZER

Resumen de: US2025174532A1

The power module includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first power device, a second power device, a potential moving point lead, and a ground lead. The second substrate, the first power device, the second power device, the potential moving point lead, and the ground lead are all disposed on a side of the first substrate. The first substrate includes a first insulation layer, a first conductive layer. The second substrate includes a second insulation layer and a first power distribution layer. The first power device and the second power device are electrically connected to the potential moving point lead, the first power device and the second power device are alternately turned on and turned off, the potential moving point lead and the first power distribution layer share potential, and the ground lead and the first conductive layer share potential.

ENERGY GENERATION LOAD COMPENSATION

Resumen de: AU2025203362A1

A method of controlling an inverter energy system supplying power to a site, the inverter energy system connected to a mains power supply and to a site load, the method including monitoring, at a monitoring point at the site, the forward or reverse power flow into or out of the mains power supply, setting a rate limit for power flow into or out of the mains power supply, and controlling the supply of power from the inverter energy system so that the power flow into or out of the mains power supply is controlled to be within the rate limit.

DYE SENSITIZED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS

Resumen de: AU2025203360A1

Provided herein are improvements to dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells that enhance the ability of those cells to operate in normal room lighting conditions. These improvements include printable, non-corrosive, nonporous hole blocking layer formulations that improve the performance of dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells under 1 sun and indoor light irradiation conditions. Also provided herein are highly stable electrolyte formulations for use in dye sensitized photovoltaic cells. These electrolytes use high boiling solvents, and provide unexpectedly superior results compared to prior art acetonitrile-based electrolytes. Also provided herein are chemically polymerizable formulations for depositing thin composite catalytic layers for redoxelectrolyte-based dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells. The formulations allow R2R printing (involves coating, fast chemical polymerization, rinsing of catalytic materials with methanol) composite catalyst layers on the cathode. In situ chemical polymerization process forms very uniform thin films, which is essential for achieving uniform performance from every cell in serially connected photovoltaic module. See Fig. 1.

PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

Resumen de: AU2025203286A1

In the present disclosure, at least one surface of a cell body of a photovoltaic cell comprises a first area and a second area; the first area is configured as a textured structure, and the textured structure composed of pyramid and/or inverted pyramid structures can reduce the probability of small-angle incident light being reflected out of the photovoltaic cell; the second area is configured as a plurality of pits having a projection size of 0.5 to 100 microns on the surface of the cell body, and the plurality of micron-scale pits can reduce the probability of large-angle incident light being reflected out of the photovoltaic cell, the large-angle incident light being reflected multiple times in the micron-scale pits, such that the incident light absorption effect of the photovoltaic cell is improved; in addition, compared to nano-level light-trapping structures, the structural dimensions of the micron-level pits are larger and the surface area of a photovoltaic cell provided with the micron-level pits is smaller, so that a uniform passivation layer can be effectively generated on the surface of the photovoltaic cell, and the recombination rate of non-equilibrium carriers on the surface of the photovoltaic cell can be reduced, thereby improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic cell. Incident Incident Incident 31 Light B Light A

FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Resumen de: AU2023379427A1

A photovoltaic powered flexible electronic device comprising a flexible photovoltaic module, electrodes (such as anode and cathode) incorporated into the flexible photovoltaic module, wherein the electrodes are at least partially exposed, and a flexible circuit board, wherein the flexible circuit board is attached to one of the following: (a) the flexible photovoltaic module, (b) a flexible substrate located on the flexible photovoltaic module, and (c) an adhesive located on the flexible photovoltaic module, the flexible circuit board comprising: a recharging circuit, wherein the recharging circuit is electrically connected to the cathode and anode electrodes; an energy storage unit; and a radio emitting device, wherein the photovoltaic powered flexible electronic device comprises a Young's Modulus of 150 GPa or less. The flexible electronic device can be a flexible organic electronic device.

UBIQUITOUS ENERGY FUSION AND HARVESTING SYSTEM

Resumen de: US2025175113A1

The present disclosure provides a ubiquitous energy fusion and harvesting system, formed into a hexahedron by splicing light-heat-radio frequency (RF) fusion energy-harvesting devices, light-heat-kinetic-RF fusion energy-harvesting devices, and a heat-dissipating circuit board. The system can adapt to multi-directional and all-time solar energy harvesting, and multi-band and omnidirectional RF energy harvesting, avoiding insufficient output of electric energy in a harsh environment of single energy harvesting. In the present disclosure, a solar cell sheet serves to provide a heat source for a temperature difference power generation sheet, and a piezoelectric power generation array serves as a cooling fin to cool the temperature difference power generation sheet, realizing a multi-source ubiquitous energy composite harvesting and conversion with mechanism fusion and spatial mutual benefit.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Resumen de: US2025175122A1

A control device for a vehicle, comprising: a cleaning mechanism for cleaning an outer surface of a window glass; and a flexible solar cell module capable of generating electricity by being irradiated with sunlight, wherein the solar cell module is deployed along an inner surface of the window glass, and the control device is capable of storing the solar cell module, the control device including a controller for controlling the deployment and storage of the solar cell module and the cleaning mechanism, wherein the controller includes an expansion determination unit for determining that the solar cell module is deployed, and a cleaning mechanism control unit for operating the cleaning mechanism so as to clean the outer surface of the window glass when it is determined that the solar cell module is deployed.

A METHOD AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL

Resumen de: US2025175123A1

A computer-implemented method for monitoring the performance of a solar panel, the method comprising, for a plurality of timepoints among a time period, acquiring at least one performance value measurement of the solar panel and values of a set of physical parameters relative to operation of the solar panel at a corresponding timepoint, determining, by application of a trained model to the acquired values of the set of physical parameters at a given timepoint, a simulated average performance value of the solar panel, and comparing an actual performance of the solar panel with a simulated average performance over the time period, and inferring from said comparison an operational state of the solar panel.

SURFACE MOUNT ASSEMBLIES FOR A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM

Resumen de: US2025175116A1

Surface mount assembly for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, a surface mount assembly includes a base and an enclosure. The base includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member could include a brace, a center aperture extending through the lower and upper members for receiving a fastener to facilitate the mounting to a solar panel frame; the upper member could include a hub from which a plurality of arms may extend. The mount enclosure could include a chamber with a chamber aperture for receiving a fastener from the surface mount, a post support extending upward from the chamber and forming a post aperture for receiving a post, and a horizontal member with one or more sealant grooves extending horizontal outward from the chamber.

Solar Palm Tree

Resumen de: US2025175119A1

A palm tree solar panel apparatus includes a central pole, a sun-tracking fulcrum, and a plurality of solar panel petals. The sun-tracking fulcrum is connected to the central pole. The plurality of solar panel petals is connected to the sun-tracking fulcrum. The sun-tracking fulcrum both rotates and tilts the plurality of solar panel pedals with respect to the location of the sun. Each petal of the plurality of solar panel petals includes an isosceles trapezoid that is curved from the shorter base to the longer base and is connected to the fulcrum at the shorter base. Each petal of the plurality of solar panel petals includes a top transparent and protective layer, a central solar photovoltaic layer, and a lower structural layer.

SOLAR ROTATING DEVICE WITH ANTI-SHAKING STRUCTURE

Resumen de: US2025175118A1

Disclosed is a solar rotating device with anti-shaking structure, characterized in that the solar rotating device comprises a first planetary gear set and a second planetary gear set disposed at a next stage of the first planetary gear set, and inclined teeth are formed on at least a peripheral surface of a second PL gear and a second ring gear of the second planetary gear set to have tapered structures.

VARIABLE ANGLE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR ENERGY MODULES

Resumen de: US2025175115A1

Systems for solar energy support are provided, as well as methods for installing solar energy support systems. An exemplary solar energy support system may include one or more stilt assemblies installed into an installation surface in a grid pattern, and a plurality of module support assemblies. The one or more stilt assemblies may include each stilt assembly having a stilt of varying height above the installation surface. The stilt assemblies may thus alternate in varying heights. The plurality of module support assemblies may be substantially co-planar, and each module support assembly may include a securing mechanism that secures a solar energy module.

MOBILE SOLAR GENERATOR

Resumen de: US2025175114A1

A mobile solar generator can include a housing, wheels and outriggers coupled to the housing, a solar array including solar panel(s), a user interface, and a controller in communication with the user interface. The mobile solar generator can include a sensor tower supporting wind sensor. The outriggers, solar array, and/or weather tower can be configured to be stored and/or deployed. The solar array orientation can be adjusted to track the position of the sun, for example, based on a determined facing direction of the mobile solar generator. The solar array can be configured to enter into a safe-mode configuration in response to certain weather conditions such as high winds. The mobile solar generator can generate electrical energy and include one or more batteries and/or a nonrenewable energy source. A controller can control various functions of the mobile solar generator.

SOLAR PANEL STRUCTURE AND SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAME

Resumen de: US2025175120A1

An embodiment of a solar panel structure includes a solar panel configured to receive sunlight to generate energy, a panel frame configured to cover a portion of the solar panel other than a light-receiving surface of the solar panel, the light-receiving surface being configured to receive sunlight, a first magnet located in a corner portion of the panel frame, a second magnet located in a corner portion of the panel frame, but located at a position higher than a position of the first magnet, and wiring configured to connect the first magnet and the second magnet to a positive electrode and a negative electrode disposed on an electrode surface of the solar panel, respectively.

INSTALLATION SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Resumen de: US2025175117A1

The invention refers to a photovoltaic panel mounting system, consisting of a floor base (1), a low base (2), a high base and connecting rails (3). The floor base (1) has a double-sided tape (8) through which it is fixed onto the roofs (4). The high base is formed by a lower part (5) and an upper part (6), while for additional height one or more intermediate parts (7) can be inserted. The floor base (1) and the low base (2) or the lower part (5) of the high base are fixed together thanks to the use of a screw (13) placed in a semi-cylindrical longitudinal screw socket (12) as well as the use of connection protrusions (11).

PHOTOELECTRIC-THERMOELECTRIC-PIEZOELECTRIC COUPLED HYBRID ENERGY HARVESTING APPARATUS

Resumen de: US2025175099A1

A photoelectric-thermoelectric-piezoelectric coupled hybrid energy harvesting apparatus includes a housing, a photoelectric-thermoelectric energy harvesting apparatus, and a piezoelectric energy harvesting apparatus. The housing is configured to support and accommodate the photoelectric-thermoelectric energy harvesting apparatus, the piezoelectric energy harvesting apparatus, and a heat dissipation plate. The photoelectric-thermoelectric energy harvesting apparatus is respectively arranged on five surfaces of the housing to implement reciprocally coupled harvesting of solar energy and thermal energy in a working environment. The piezoelectric energy harvesting apparatus is arranged on a right side surface of an interior of the housing to implement reciprocally coupled harvesting of thermal energy and mechanical energy in the working environment. With the use of the photoelectric-thermoelectric-piezoelectric coupled hybrid energy harvesting apparatus, reciprocal harvesting of solar energy, thermal energy, and mechanical energy that widely exist in nature can be realized, thereby breaking through the simple “1+1” implementation mode of multi-source energy harvesting.

CARPORT WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR MODULES, MODULE SUPPORT FOR A CARPORT WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR MODULES, AND METHOD FOR ERECTING A CARPORT WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR MODULES

Resumen de: EP4560917A1

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Carport mit integrierten Solarmodulen, einen Modulträger für einen Carport mit integrierten Solarmodulen sowie ein Verfahren zur Errichtung eines Carports mit integrierten Solarmodulen.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

Resumen de: EP4560708A1

A solar cell module includes: a plurality of solar cells arranged in a first direction and in a second direction; and connection members electrically connecting the plurality of solar cells. The connection members include: a first wiring member that connects one solar cell and another solar cell arranged adjacent to each other in the first direction; and a second wiring member that connects one solar cell and another solar cell arranged adjacent to each other in the second direction. The second wiring member is provided on a back surface side opposite to a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell so as to intersect the first wiring member and also to be electrically connected to the first wiring member. The plurality of solar cells is connected in series by the first wiring member and is connected in parallel by the second wiring member.

SOLAR BATTERY MODULE

Resumen de: EP4560710A1

A solar cell has electrodes in one surface of a semiconductor substrate. A solar cell module includes a plurality of the solar cells arranged in a first direction and in a second direction. The electrodes of the plurality of solar cells arranged in the first direction are connected by the wiring members such that the plurality of solar cells is connected in series. The electrodes of the plurality of solar cells arranged in the second direction are connected by the wiring members such that the plurality of solar cells is connected in parallel. Each of the wiring members includes a strip-shaped connection part extending in the second direction, and is disposed between the solar cells adjacent to each other in the first direction.

PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELL WITH LOCAL SEMI-OPEN PASSIVATION CONTACT STRUCTURE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR

Resumen de: EP4561307A1

A perovskite solar cell with a local semi-opening passivation contact structure, which at least includes a charge transport layer and a perovskite layer. An insulating or low-conductivity material layer is provided between the charge transport layer and the perovskite layer, and the insulating or low-conductivity material layer is of a continuous or discontinuous island structure. By constituting the local semi-opening passivation contact structure between the charge transport layer and the insulating or low-conductivity material layer, a contact area between the charge transport layer and the perovskite layer can be reduced and non-radiative recombination at an interface can be reduced without affecting extraction and transport of carriers between the perovskite layer and the charge transport layer, which avoids conflict between passivation and charge transport, thus achieving a high open-circuit voltage and a high filling factor without reducing current density and making the passivation layer be set with a thickness in a large range; and it does not need high temperature, and characteristic of its local contact does not affect absorption of light by the perovskite layer.

REAR-FACING PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES

Nº publicación: EP4559773A1 28/05/2025

Solicitante:

TUSIMPLE INC [US]
TuSimple, Inc

Resumen de: EP4559773A1

Devices, systems and methods for operating a rear-facing perception system for vehicles are described. An exemplary rear-facing perception system contains two corner units and a center unit, with each of the two corner units and the center unit including a camera module and a dual-band transceiver. A method for operating the rear-facing perception system includes pairing with a control unit by communicating, using the dual-band transceiver, over at least a first frequency band, transmitting a first trigger signal to the two corner units over a second frequency band non-overlapping with the first frequency band, and switching to an active mode. In an example, the first trigger signal causes the two corner units to switch to the active mode, which includes orienting the camera modules on the center unit and the two corner units to provide an unobstructed view of an area around a rear of the vehicle.