Solar powered watch
A wristband is provided for use with a timepiece, the wristband comprising a band, at least one photovoltaic cell which is retained by the band, a rechargeable battery which is retained in the band and is in electrical communication with the photovoltaic cell and an electrical connection from the rechargeable battery for electrical communication with the timepiece. A solar powered watch is also provided.
1 . A wristband for use with a timepiece, the wristband comprising a band, at least one photovoltaic cell which is retained by the band, a rechargeable battery which is retained in the band and is in electrical communication with the photovoltaic cell and an electrical connection from the rechargeable battery for electrical communication with the timepiece.
2 . The wristband of claim 1 , wherein the photovoltaic cell includes a semi-conductor comprising a perovskite material, wherein the perovskite material includes cesium, bromine, iodine and formamidinium.
3 . The wristband of claim 2 , wherein the perovskite material has a band gap of 1.75 to 2.0 electron Volts.
4 . The wristband of claim 3 , wherein the photovoltaic cell is embedded in the band and at least a portion of the band between the photovoltaic cell and an ambient environment is optically transparent.
5 . The wristband of claim 4 , further comprising a data transmission and reception module which is in electrical communication with the photovoltaic cell.
6 . The wristband of claim 5 , further comprising a second photovoltaic cell, wherein the second photovoltaic cell includes a semiconductor layer which is a perovskite material with a band gap of 1.4 to 1.7 electron Volts.
7 . The wristband of claim 6 , further comprising a second photovoltaic cell, wherein the second photovoltaic cell includes a semi-conductor which is a formamidinium lead halide or a combination of a methyl ammonium lead halide or a formamidinium lead halide.
8 . The wristband of claim 6 , wherein the photovoltaic cells are flexible.
9 . A solar powered watch, the solar powered watch comprising: a timepiece which includes a power distribution system; and a wristband, the wristband including a band which is attached to the timepiece, at least one photovoltaic cell which is retained by the band, a rechargeable battery which is retained in the band and is in electrical communication with the photovoltaic cell and an electrical connection from the rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the timepiece.
10 . The solar powered watch of claim 9 , wherein the photovoltaic cell includes a semi-conductor comprising a perovskite material, wherein the perovskite material includes cesium, bromine, iodine and formamidinium.
11 . The solar powered watch of claim 10 , wherein the photovoltaic cell is embedded in the band and at least a portion of the band between the photovoltaic cell and an ambient environment is optically transparent.
12 . The solar powered watch of claim 11 , wherein the perovskite material has a band gap of 1.75 to 2.0 electron Volts.
13 . The solar powered watch of claim 12 , wherein the wristband further comprises a data transmission and reception module which is in electrical communication with the photovoltaic cell.
14 . The solar powered watch of claim 13 , wherein the wristband further comprises a second photovoltaic cell, wherein the second photovoltaic cell includes a semi-conductor which is a perovskite material with a band gap of 1.4 to 1.7 electron Volts.
15 . The solar powered watch of claim 14 , further comprising a second photovoltaic cell, wherein the second photovoltaic cell includes a semi-conductor layer which is a formamidinium lead halide or a combination of a methyl ammonium lead halide or a formamidinium lead halide.
16 . The solar powered watch of claim 15 , wherein the timepiece includes a light emitting diode which is in electrical communication with the plurality of photovoltaic cells.
17 . The solar powered watch of claim 15 , wherein the solar powered watch is a smart watch.