Power over Wi-Fi

Yılmaz Türkcan

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

This Thesis aims to gain insights into the technology of Power over Wi-Fi (Po Wi-Fi). Its integration into the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide both data connectivity and power to IoT devices through Wi-Fi signals. It explores the applications and benefits of this technology in revolutionizing industries such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, smart cities and IoT environments.   The thesis commences with a study that outlines the growth of the Internet of Things and the challenges faced regarding device connectivity and energy usage. It then introduces Power Over Wi-Fi as a solution to these challenges offering functionalities that can significantly reduce the energy constraints of devices thereby increasing their lifespan, reliability and flexibility.   Furthermore, it examines case studies from sectors to demonstrate real world applications. The positive effects of Power Over Wi-Fi technology on efficiency, sustainability,and scalability. For instance, in agriculture, it illustrates how Power Over Wi-Fi can enhance precision farming by ensuring data transmission and power supply to sensors and actuators, in the field.   In cities technology plays a role in enhancing urban infrastructure management by utilizing energy efficient and always connected IoT devices. Research is focusing on aspects such as the structure of Power Over Wi-Fi systems,energy harvesting circuit designs and integration with existing Wi-Fi standards. The thesis addresses the challenges associated with implementing Power Over Wi-Fi, including signal interference, energy conversion efficiency and device compatibility proposing solutions to overcome these obstacles.   Furthermore, the study includes designs to verify the practicality and performance of Power Over Wi-Fi systems in application scenarios. These investigations demonstrate the effectiveness of deploying Power Over Wi-Fi in real world situations emphasizing its efficiency in delivering power and ensuring connectivity.   In summary the thesis emphasizes that Power Over Wi-Fi represents an advancement in technology by providing a sustainable and scalable method for powering IoT devices. It calls for further research and development to optimize this technology fully realize its potential, across industries.   This study, on the influence of Power via Wi-Fi on the Internet of Things setting combines understanding with real world implementations making a contribution to the fields knowledge base and providing a guide, for upcoming technological enhancements.

Keywords

Po-Wi-Fi, IoT network performance, Energy efficiency, Hybrid network integration, Wi-Fi, LoT, Power transfer, Small electronics, IoT, Smart devices, Energy management

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 18. 3. 2024

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Ing. Jan Pavlík, Ph.D.
• Reader: Michal Stočes, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Bachelor programme:
Informatics