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TITLE

SMARTPHONE CHARGING WITH THE APPLICATION OF

THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR USING HUMAN HEAT ENERGY

Brief Introduction of the project, named T.E.C.H:

T.E.C.H is the abbreviation for Thermoelectric Charger for Handphone. T.E.C.H is anew type of phone charger and the technology that use for this product able to overcome the

problem of “battery level low” that frequently faced by every single smartphone users. Other

than that, T.E.C.H is designed to increase the portability of smartphone users, which mean

the user can recharge their smartphone without plug in into an electrical socket and available

to use their smartphone anytime and anywhere.


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ABSTRACT

T.E.C.H. is done by using the concept of heat energy, or to be more precise, the

thermal energy where heat is converted into electrical energy with the use of thermoelectrical

generator.

The project is done by using the thermal electric generator to produce electricity from

heat, in this case the human body heat. As human loses 80% of their heat, the success of

reusing the wasted heat is high by using a few components to make this project work. With

thermal electric generator, the Seebeck effect is analyzed. In general, Seebeck effect is the

difference between two temperatures where one plate is hot and another plate is cold. When

there’s a stark difference of temperatures, electricity could be generated although the

electricity produced is relatively low. In order to overcome the low voltage problem, another

component is used which is the voltage stabiliser to achieve the desired voltage.

With the increase popularity and the demand to use renewable energy products,

T.E.C.H. has the potential to be marketed locally and globally. Not only it has the

conveniency to be able to recharge phone everywhere, it has a special feature where it could

literally generate its own electricity to be able to give an electrical supply when phone is

connected to the T.E.C.H. via the port.


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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

The concept of heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from a hotter to a

colder body. It occurs in several circumstances such as:

i. When an object is at a different temperature from its surroundings;

ii. When an object is at a different temperature to another object in contact with

it; and

iii. When a temperature gradient exists within the object.

The direction of heat transfer is set by the second law of thermodynamics, which

states that the entropy of an isolated system which is not in thermal equilibrium will tend to

increase over time, approaching a maximum value at equilibrium. This means heat transfer

always occurs from a body at a higher temperature to a body at a lower temperature, and will

continue until thermal equilibrium is reached.

By using the idea of heat transfer and the thermal capabilities to convert heat energy

to electrical energy, thermoelectricity effect is used around the project build-ups.

The thermoelectric effect is the direct conversion of a difference in temperature into

electric voltage and vice versa. To put it simply, a thermoelectric device creates a voltage

when there is a different temperature on each side of the device. It can also be run

“backwards”, so when a voltage is a pplied across it, a temperature difference is created. This

effect can be used to generate electricity; hence the idea to generate electricity by using

human heat energy is not impossible. [Jones, 2006]


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Aim

To recharge smartphone by using the thermal energy. This concept is use to capture

the heat from human body and generate electricity to recharge the smartphone so the

smartphone users could recharge their smartphone by only applying their body heat to

T.E.C.H.

Objectives

To review the available literature on how the smartphone can be recharge efficiently

by using heat energy. In this review, the following three objectives could be achieved:

i. Capture the heat from human body, surrounding and heat generate by

smartphone to produce the thermoelectric conversion (TEC) effect.

ii. By using the suitable heat-sink material, achieve the highest range of heat

difference to produce the most efficiency power to recharge the handphone

through thermoelectric generator (TEG).

iii. Shorten the period for smartphone charging.

Problem Statement

Nowadays, smartphones are the most important things in our daily life. It is usually be

used for completing an assignment wherever we are. Sometimes, our battery life or battery

percentage always interferes to do a task. Hence, charging using a plug or power bank is a

solution to fill up the battery life. But, most of the phone charger likes power bank can be

only charge our phone for 3 to 5hour only based on the mAh capacity. Moreover, if we are

travelling or camping in the jungle for a week, depletion battery of smartphone is a big


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problem to solve because there are no electrical sources in the jungle. Even though there are

many types of smartphones with last longer battery life, they are also giving the same

problem for consumer because when they are connected with internet or doing task for a long

time, the battery life was decrease. Therefore Thermal Electric Charger for Handphone

(T.E.C.H) is designed to overcome this problem.


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CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW

This chapter reviews the similar product according to our final project, T.E.C.H.

BioLite Campstove and Seiko Thermic Watch used the same concept of thermoelectric

conversion (TEC) to produce electricity from wasted heat energy. Since the non-renewable

energy sources in the world keep decreasing, the technology of renewable energy needed to

be carried out. By using this concept, T.E.C.H is designed to convert the body heat energy to

electrical energy in order to recharge the smartphone. Therefore, BioLite Campstove and

Seiko Thermic Watch concepts were used as reference for T.E.C.H. [Clugston, April 6, 2010]

2.1 BioLite CampStove

Figure 2.1.1 BioLite CampStove

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Jonathan Cedar and Alexander Drummondi was the inventor of the CampStove as

shown in Figure 2.1. This product officially launched in 2012 under the company of BioLite,

New York City. Before the product launch in the market, it is a prototype project of the both

inventor and won the top prize at ETHOS Comubustion Conference.

The BioLite CampStove is predominantly used by outdoor enthusiasts. That energy

powers a fan for more efficient combustion and can be used to charge small portable

electronics.

According to BioLite's website, twenty minutes of charging yields approximately

sixty minutes of talk time on an iPhone 4S. Figure 2.2 and 2.3 shows how the electricity

produced by the BioLite CampStove. [Cedar and Drummondi, 2009]

Figure 2.1.2 TEC process in BioLite CampStove


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Figure 2.1.3 Block Diagram for TEC process in BioLite CampStove

The important device that used to generate electricity by BioLite CampStove is

thermoelectric generator (TEG). TEG is a semiconductor device which has thermocouple

material to produce the difference of heat to produce electricity.

2.2 Seiko Thermic Watch

Seiko Thermic Watch has been known since 19th century that electricity can be

generated through temperature differences. It was first discovered in 1821 by a physicist

Thomas Johann Seebeck. Seiko Thermic is the first practical application of the so-called

Seebeck effect in a watch. When it is worn on the wrist, the watch absorbs body heat from

the back case and dissipates it from the front of the watch to generate power with its thermal

converter.

The power generating capacity depends on the air temperature and individual

differences in body temperature. As the difference between the air temperature and thesurface temperature increases, the power generation performance increases. As the

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difference decreases, the power generation performance will also decrease. If the air

temperature is equal to, or greater than the surface temperature, the watch is unable to

generate power. [Seiko, 1998]

Figure 2.2.1 TEC process in Seiko Thermic Watch

To sum up this review, the main device used by both products is thermoelectric

generator (TEG). TEG is a heat converter which able to capture the waste heat and produce

electricity as the result. Based on the theory in this review, the heat difference between the

hot surface and cool surface of TEG can generate different level of power. The higher the

temperature difference, the higher power can be produced.

In T.E.C.H, TEG is used as the thermoelectric converter. By using the human body

heat, the TEG produced electricity and it is regulated or smoothed by others components in

the circuit in order to recharge the smartphone. Lastly, T.E.C.H is specially designed for easy

handling while having a maximum contact with the body heat in order to function efficiently.


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2.3 Hollow Flashlight

Figure 2.3.1 Hollow Flashlight

Figure 2.5 shows the hollow flashlight. A hollow flashlight powered by the heat from

a user's hand, designed by a 15-year-old girl, Ann Makosinski from Victoria. This product

has been picked for the finals of the Google Science Fair in 2013.

While researching different forms of alternative energy a few years ago, Makosinki

learned about devices called Peltier tiles that produce electricity when heated on one side and

cooled on the other. Makosinki experimented with such tiles for the Grade 7 science fair

project and thought of them again as a way to potentially capture the thermal energy

produced by the human body.

Makosinski was unsure whether heat from a person's hand was enough to fuel a

flashlight equipped with an LED bulb. To capture and convert energy, Peltier tiles are settled

on, which produces electricity when the temperature differential between the two sides is 5

degrees Celsius, the phenomenon known as the Peltier effect. The durable material, which

has no moving parts and an indefinite lifespan, was built into the flashlight's casing to


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simultaneously absorb heat from a person's hand along the outside of the flashlight along

with the cool ambient air on the inside of the gadget.

But while the tiles can, according to the calculations, generate beyond the minimum

wattage necessary to power a flashlight (5.7 milliwatts), the voltage output wasn't enough. To

up the voltage, a transformer added, and later, a circuit, to supply what turned out to be more

than enough usable electricity (5 Volts AC).

Once the flashlight able to turn on, Makosinski tested a new invention and found that

the light tended to shine brighter as the outside air got colder. For instance, the flashlight

started to work better when the outdoor temperature dropped from 10 ˚C to 5 ˚C. But even in

warmer environments, the hollowed flashlight sustained a strong beam of light for more than

20 minutes. [Makosinki, September 23, 2013]


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CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction

This chapter will discuss about the process in designing TEC product. This project

only consists of hardware design. The project must be done step by step and follow the

process flow at below to achieve the stated objective:

Figure 3.1.1 The procedures for production of TEG

This project was inspired by the waste heat energy from our body and the surrounding

temperature. By using TEG convert the thermal energy to electrical energy, after that by

using the electrical energy to charge our phones.

Idea and Concept

Literature Review and Research

Circuit design and making

Hardware Integration

Testing and Implementation

Finishing Project


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In the beginning of this project, various sources have been collected such as journal,

theory and components data sheet from library PUO and internet.

3.2 Circuit flow of the T.E.C.H.

Figure 3.2.1 Circuit flow of the project

First, the electrical energy that converted from TEG will go through the Voltage

Stabilizer (capacitors) to stabilize the voltage output of TEG. Then, the electrical energy will

store into the lithium battery. When we want to charge our phone, the electrical energy store

in the battery will go through another voltage stabilizer before pass through the voltage

regulator. Make sure the voltage set in the voltage regulator is corresponding to the voltage

use of the phone. Then the phone is charging.

Voltage Regulator

TEG

Voltage stabilizer

Lithium Battery


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3.3 Theoretical Research

TEG

Thermoelectric generators are all solid-state devices that convert heat into electricity.

Unlike traditional dynamic heat engines, thermoelectric generators contain no moving parts

and are completely silent. Compared to large, traditional heat engines, thermoelectric

generators have lower efficiency. But for small applications, thermoelectrics can become

competitive because they are compact, simple (inexpensive) and scaleable. Thermoelectric

systems can be easily designed to operate with small heat sources and small temperature

differences. Such small generators could be mass produced fornuse in automotive waste heat

recovery or home co-generation of heat and electricity. Thermoelectrics have even been

miniaturized to harvest body heat for powering a wristwatch.

Seebeck Effect

The theory for the project is using thermoelectric effect. The thermoelectric effect is

the direct conversion of temperature differences to electric voltage and vice versa. A

thermoelectric device creates voltage when there is a different temperature on each side.

Conversely, when a voltage is applied to it, it creates a temperature difference. At the atomic

scale, an applied temperature gradient causes charge carriers in the material to diffuse from

the hot side to the cold side [Thomson, William (1851)].

Inside the theory, there are three separate identified effects: the Seebeck effect, Peltier

effect, and Thomson effect. The main effect we use in the project is Seebeck effect.

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About Seebeck effect:

Figure 3.3.1 Diagram of TEG

A thermoelectric circuit composed of materials of different Seebeck coefficient (p-

doped and n-doped semiconductors), configured as a thermoelectric generator. If the load

resistor at the bottom is replaced with a voltmeter the circuit then functions as a temperature-

sensing thermocouple.

The Seebeck effect is the conversion of temperature differences directly

into electricity and is named after the Baltic German physicist Thomas Johann Seebeck, who,

in 1821, discovered that a compass needle would be deflected by a closed loop formed by

two different metals joined in two places, with a temperature difference between the

junctions. This was because the metals responded to the temperature difference in different

ways, creating a current loop and a magnetic field. Seebeck did not recognize there was an

electric current involved, so he called the phenomenon the thermomagnetic effect. Danish

physicist Hans Christian Orsted rectified the mistake and coined the term "thermoelectricity".

The Seebeck effect is a classic example of an electromotive force (emf) and leads to

measurable currents or voltages in the same way as any other emf. Electromotive forces

modify Ohm's law by generating currents even in the absence of voltage differences (or viceversa); the local current density is given by

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J = σ(− V + Eemf )

where is the local voltage[2] and is the local conductivity. In general the Seebeck effect is

described locally by the creation of an electromotive field

Eemf = −S T

where is the Seebeck coefficient (also known as thermopower), a property of the local

material, and T is the gradient in temperature T.

The Seebeck coefficients generally vary as function of temperature, and depend

strongly on the composition of the conductor. For ordinary materials at room temperature, the

Seebeck coefficient may range in value from −100 μV/K to +1,000 μV/K.

If the system reaches a steady state where J = 0, then the voltage gradient is given

simply by the emf: − V =S T. This simple relationship, which does not depend on

conductivity, is used in the thermocouple to measure a temperature difference; an absolute

temperature may be found by performing the voltage measurement at a known reference

temperature. A metal of unknown composition can be classified by its thermoelectric effect if

a metallic probe of known composition is kept at a constant temperature and held in contact

with the unknown sample that is locally heated to the probe temperature. It is used

commercially to identify metal alloys. Thermocouples in series form a thermopile. Thermoelectric generators are used for creating power from heat differentials [Thomson,

William (1851)].

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3.4 Circuit of the Project

Figure 3.4.1 Circuit Diagram of T.E.C.H.

When the switch is on, the current generate from the TEC will pass through the

circuit. First the ampere will be changed to the ampere needed so as to prevent the overflow

of voltage by inductor. Then the current will pass through the diode to make sure the current

flows in one direction. Next, the voltage passes through the capacitors to make sure the

voltage generated is balance. After that the voltage will be regulated by using a Zener diode

to allow it to flow in one direction, but the voltage will be reversed when the voltage reaches

the breakdown voltage. The current will be then stored into battery before the phone charges.

After that, the current in the battery will go through the regulator to convert the voltage to

5V. Before that, the current is reduced by resistor to prevent the current becoming too high.

Then the output voltage of the regulator will go to the USB 2.0 port.


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3.5 Tabulated Data of TEG of Generated Voltage

Temperature of

Surrounding °C

Temperature of

Objects

Body °C

Difference of

Temperature K

Voltage

Generated

(Theory)

Actual Voltage

Generated

(Results)

24 33.9 9.9 9.9 X 0.01VK-

1 = 0.10 V

0.08 V

26 34 8 8 X 0.01 VK-1

= 0.08 V

0.06 V

28 34 6 6 X 0.01VK -

= 0.06 V

0.04 V

Table 3.5.1 Calculation of Voltage Generated Theory vs Actual Voltage Generated

*The voltage generated (Theory) is using the formula below:

• Eemf = S T

• S = 0.01VK-1

Voltage Generated

(Theory)

Actual Voltage

Generated (Results)

Percentage Error

(Theory – Results) / Theory X 100% =

0.08 V 0.06 V 25%

0.10 V 0.08 V 20%

0.06 V 0.04 V 33.33%

Table 3.5.2 Calculation of Percentage Errors

*The data is acceptable if the percentage error is not more than 20%.


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After testing was done on the TEG, few questions arose based on the calculation done

and the tabulated data.

1. Why does the voltage generated is not similar to the voltage calculated (about

15% error) ?

This is because the area of the TEG which attached to the object’s body was not

covered completely by the object’s body. Therefore, the heat transfer from the body to the

TEG is not in full power condition, and the formula for calculate is in the situation which the

TEG is covered completely at the area attached to heat object. With this problem, the non-

covered area will share the heat transfer from body to the area that attached to the body. This

process was known as thermal equilibrium. This will cause the temperature down, and it will

also let the non-covered area expose to the surrounding and give it a chance to release the

heat from the non-covered area. The lower the difference temperature, the clearly effect can

be seen. Therefore, we have to bind the TEG tide to the objects body to make sure the surface

of TEG is contacted well to the objects body and covered completely.

2. Does the voltage generated is able to charge the phone?

The answer is no. This is because the voltage is too low and the phone batteries can

only be charge when the input current is higher than the current that batteries release. The

voltage for phone batteries use normally is 4V or higher. Therefor the voltage generated from

the TEG has to pass through DC-DC converter and step-up transformer before charging the

phone/batteries

Therefore, in conclusion, the result of the actual voltage generated by TEG is different

than the voltage calculated in theory. The voltage generated by TEG is 30mVmin and to be

step-up to 5Vmax in order to charge the smartphone.


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TEG

CircuitLow Mode

Medium

ModeFull ModeLi-ion Battery

3.6 Design and Prototype

Figure 3.6.1 Internal layout of T.E.C.H.

Figure 3.6.2 Isometric view of T.E.C.H.

USB Cover

USB Connecter

Heat Sink

Strap


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Figure 3.6.3 Layout of T.E.C.H.

From the figure above, T.E.C.H. has adjustable straps that could be worn on wrists or

arms. The external design of the T.E.C.H. has 3 different colours of LED that would suggest

the power stored inside the Li-ion battery. It has been discussed that human produces

approximately 100 watt at rest. Because human tends to move and use their upper and lower

arms a lot, thus a lot of work is done throughout the activity done by the people.


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Figure 3.6.4 T.E.C.H. strapped on a man’s arm while jogging.

During the course of human’s intense physical activities such as jogging, heat is

released as a form of radiation. From these wasted heat loss, by applying T.E.C.H. and

strapped onto the arm of the athlete, the differences of temperatures between heat generated

by the body and the ambient air surrounding the athlete could be taken advantage of to

convert the wasted heat into electrical energy and then stored the power into the Li-ion

battery.

From these, T.E.C.H. could be used anywhere and anytime no matter the activities

that were done by the people. Hence, its portability and functionability to generate power to

recharge smartphones is proven further.


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T.E.C.H Features Description

i. Copper Alloy Casing

Copper alloy is select as the material for T.E.C.H casing. Copper alloy is selected

because it has low heat capacitor. The small amount of heat is able to increase the

temperature of copper alloy easily. At the same time, the temperature will decrease fast when

the heat is released. Therefore, the body heat is able to transfer easily through copper alloy

casing to TEG and produce electricity. Other than that, copper alloy have high corrosive

resistance which can prevent rusting when contacted with sweat or water vapor.

ii. Air Ventilation

Based on theory of TEG, the higher the temperature difference between hot plate and

cold plate, the more the electricity can be produce. Air ventilation is designed to allow the

ambient air flow in into T.E.C.H to cool down the cold plate of TEG.

iii. Size

The size of T.E.C.H is 40 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm.

iv. Rubber Strap

Since the size of T.E.C.H is small, the rubber strap is added for user is to wear it

anytime and anywhere. Which means, the body heat that are present will produce electricity

in T.E.C.H while T.E.C.H is strapped on the body.


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v. USB Port

Allow user to charge the smartphone by using a USB cable to smartphone.

vi. Slot

There are two slots inside the T.E.C.H. The slots used to slot in the battery and TEG

together with the circuits.

vii. Battery

Battery that are used to store the power generated is Li-ion Battery.


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CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH PLAN AND BUDGET

4.1 Components Used In The Project

There are a few components use in the project such as thermoelectric generator

(TEG), capacitors, voltage regulators, and lithium battery/

a. Thermal Electrical Generator

Figure 4.1.1 Thermoelectric Generator Device

Figure 4.2 shows the thermal electric generator (TEG). The thermoelectric generatorcomes with 6-inch insulated leads and is perimeter sealed with RTV Silicon for moisture

protection. This TEG can be used for power generation, cooling or heating.


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Features:

i. 40 mm x 40 mm x 3.3 mm

ii. Operates from 0-16 volts DC and 0-10.5 amps

iii. Operates from -60 ˚C to +180 ˚C

iv. Each device is fully inspected and tested

v. Fitted with 6-inch insulated leads

vi. Perimeter sealed for moisture protection.

b. Voltage Regulator

Figure 4.1.2 Voltage Regulator

Features:

Diode Zener Single 4.2V 2% 500mW 2-Pin ALF Ammo

Package: 2ALF

Configuration: single


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Nominal Zener Voltage: 4.2 V

Zener Voltage Tolerance: 2%

Maximum Power Dissipation: 500mW

Maximum Reverse Leakage Current: 3µA

Operating Temperature: -55 ˚C to 175 ˚C

Mounting: Through Hole

c. Capacitor

Figure 4.1.3 Capacitor

Features:

i. Stable, Low Cost Ceramic Capacitor

ii. Accuracy: ±20%

iii. Wide Operating Temperature Range - +10˚C to +85˚C

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4.2 Budget

Item Quantity Cost (RM)

Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) 1 piece 100

Pyrolytic Grahpite Sheet 1 sheet 200

Prototype Casing 1 150

Capacitor 4 8

Zener Diode 4.2V 1 1

Soldering Iron and Stand 1 30

Soldering Lead 17g (3m) 13

Jumper wire 2m 1

USB Receptacle 1 7

Strap 1 30

Total Cost 540

# Via attachment (page 25 and 26) for the supplier details.


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4.3 Flow Chart and Gantt Chart of Project

Do research and study

about Thermal Energy

Converter (T.E.C)

materials

Sketch out the idea

Brainstorming

idea by using

(T.E.C) concept

Further research

Prepared budget (costing)

Do the proposal

Presentation of project

I f f a i l or n e e d

a d d i t i on

Semester 6

Flow chart


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Start The Project

-experiment

- rotot e

Troubleshoot

roblem

Assemble & Test

If successFail

DONE

Semester 6

Flow chart

Purchase Material

Report writing

Video

Poster Design

Project Presentation

MEDspec

Exhibition


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7 W - 8 W - 9 W - 1 0 W - 1 1 W - 1 2 W - 1 3

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T E A M O R G A N I Z A T I O N

1 W E E K

W E E K 3

S

E T U P T E A M

S

E L E C T I N G A S U P E R V I S E R

T E A M P L A N N I N G

2 W E E K S

W E E K 4

D

E C I D E A C O N C E P T

S

K E T C H O U T I D E A S

P

R E - P R O P O S A L P H A S E

P

R E P A R A T I O N O F S C H E D U L E / C H A R T

S

P

L A N R E V I E W

P R O

P O S A L P R O J E C T

4 W E E K S

W E E K 5

C

O N C E P T D E S C R I P T I O N S

F

U R T H E R R E S E A R C H O N T E C ' S T H E O R Y

R

E S E A R C H E R S A N A L Y S I S R E V I E W

S

T U D Y O F C O M P O N E N T S O F T E C

B

U D G E T P R E P A R A T I O N S

P

R O P O S A L D U E

T E C ' S L I T E R A T U R E R E V I E W S

9 W E E K S

W E E K 5

P R E P A R A T I O N O F P R E S E N T A T I O N

7 W E E K S

W E E K 7

P R E P A R A T I O N O F F I N A L I Z E P R O P O S A L

R E P O R T

7 W E E K S

W E E K 7

S U B

M I S S I O N O F F I N A L I Z E P R O P O S A L R

E P O R T

W E E K 1 4

P R E S E N T A T I O N O F P R O J E C T

W E E K 1 6

J u n - 1 4

J u l - 1 4

A u g - 1 4

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P R O D

U C T I O N T I M E L I N E ( S E M E S T E R 6 )

1 6 W E E K S

W - 1

W - 2 W - 3 W - 4 W - 5 W - 6 W - 7

W - 8 W - 9 W - 1 W - 1 W - 1 2 W - 1 3

W - 1 4 W - 1 5 W - 1

P R O

J E C T P R E P A R A T I O N

2 W E E K S

W E E K 1

O

R D E R M A T E R I A L S

M

A T E R I A L S T E S T I N G

P R O

J E C T D E V E L O P M E N T

1 2 W E E K S

W E E K 2

P

R O T O T Y P E C O N S T R U C T I O N

P

R O T O T Y P E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I

C

A D D R A W I N G

P

R O T O T Y P E M O D I F I C A T I O N

P

R O T O T Y P E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I I

F

I N A L I Z E P R O T O T Y P E

V I D E O

1 2 W E E K S

W E E K 2

P O S

T E R D E I S G N

1 W E E K

W E E K 1 4

P R E

P A R A T I O N O F P R O J E C T P R E S E N T A

T I O N

6 W E E K S

W E E K 8

P R E

P A R A T I O N O F F I N A L I Z E R E P O R T I I

7 W E E K S

W E E K 7

S U B

M I S S I O N O F F I N A L I Z E R E P O R T I I

W E E K 1 4

P R O

J E C T P R E S E N T A T I O N

W E E K 1 6

D e c - 1 4

J a n - 1 5

F e b - 1 5

M a r - 1 5


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CHAPTER 5 EXPECTED RESULT/POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION

With this idea of T.E.C.H., a new kind of charging method has put the users at ease

where the users not only could charge their phone conveniently in terms of portability, this

prototype could also make the smartphone users to gain easy access in terms of electricity

supply hence the additional cost could be reduced.

This product could also be potentially commercialized as it has the potential to be

marketed in the business industry because of its function and convenience towards the

smartphone users. While the function is almost the same as a powerbank, T.E.C.H. product

has a special feature wherein it could generate its own electricity to supply power to the

phone when it is connected via the USB port.

This product could also potentially be made as research or thesis project towards the

other undergraduates and those people who would like to make their own self-recharging

phone with the use of human body heat.

T.E.C.H itself could overcome the “battery low” issue where for the users it is

deemed as an issue, thus increasing the likelihood of this product being commercialized

successfully in the marketing industry. Last but not least, T.E.C.H is an environmental

friendly product and it plays a very important role in order to achieve a sustainable energy.


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APPENDICES

Attachments

Contact of suppliers:

i. Meyear Electronic Sdn. Bhd.

ii. Shun Electronic Components.


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iii. States Electronic Sdn. Bhd.

iv. Wintec Electronic Trading.

v. Calor Electronic Corporation.


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