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Apple has submitted a patent
in June, published this week by USPTO, that would develop a system
wherein devices can be charged by the movements of a person’s body.
This movement-based charging is possible through electromagnetic
induction using printed coils.
This technology could potentially be used in the coming iPhones,
iPads, and iPods, wherein users will not have to worry much about
running out of battery juice while they are out and about.
Such method of power creation is nothing new, as several devices
including flashlights and quartz wristwatches have utilized
electromagnetic induction. Apple’s patent, however, aims to make it
possible for this technology to work with mobile devices such as
smartphones.
This new patent could be Apple’s way of leapfrogging wireless charging that has been applied in several other smartphones
from rival companies. It may also encourage Apple users to get up and
lose weight by moving around while charging their iDevices. That, or
encourage more chicken choking.
Source: USPTO, via TechCrunch
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