Ambient Back Scatter

One of the problems I see in placing Sensors within any element, is the life of the sensors battery battery thats powering it. if we are to place sensors deep in the construction, then replacing then when the battery is down might be difficult.

This technology called "Ambient Back Scatter"is based on the ambient power in the signals in the air, it just might be the way to power the sensors for the life of the buildings.

Well worth looking at, there are several papers on the subject, just look at Google Scholar, and search for Ambient Back Scatter.

Raspberri Pie Zero

Is there was ever a product that could alter the way we see the construction industry, then this has to be it, the new Raspberry Pie Zero, at only 65x35x5mm and only needing 5v.

The use of they little things can easily be embedded into several different types of product, from sensor packs, to products to small room sensors

At around £11.88 each, it has the power and ability to run a small sensor array easily, and if connected to a say solar power supply and wifi, prove invaluable.

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