Patent attributes
A charging/discharging apparatus utilizing the thermoelectric conversion effect includes a thermoelectric conversion module, a current path providing unit and a charging/discharging element. The thermoelectric conversion module is disposed between an upper cover and a lower cover of a wearable device. The thermoelectric conversion module generates a current according to a temperature difference between the upper cover and the lower cover. The current path providing unit coupling with the thermoelectric conversion module provides a first current path and a second current path. The charging/discharging element couples with the current path providing unit. When a temperature of the lower cover is higher than a temperature of the upper cover, the current charges the charging/discharging element through the first current path. When a temperature of the upper cover is higher than a temperature of the lower cover, the current charges the charging/discharging element through the second current path.
