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Versions of this (probably slightly larger) have been used for vibration monitoring for years. The elegance of the method is that, the more the machine being monitored vibrates, the more data from it is required. And the more power there is available to send that data wirelessly!
There are just so many applications where the need to replace a battery is a hassle, even if it's only every few years. Being able to build sensors right into (e.g.) large truck tyres is a Good Thing.