Abstract:
In various embodiments, a device for determining a property of a fluid may be provided. The device may include a fluid receiving structure configured to receive the fluid having a first condition. The device may further include a flow control structure coupled to the fluid receiving structure. The flow control structure may be configured to change the first condition of the fluid to a second condition. The device may further include a determination mechanism configured to determine the property of the fluid based on the second condition. The device may also include a voltage generation mechanism a voltage generation mechanism configured to generate a voltage based on the second condition.
Abstract:
According to embodiments of the present invention, an energy harvesting device is provided. The energy harvesting device includes a plurality of energy harvesting elements, each energy harvesting element including a transducer, and at least one spring arranged in between at least two energy harvesting elements of the plurality of energy harvesting elements to mechanically couple the at least two energy harvesting elements to each other. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for forming an energy harvesting device is also provided.