This is not a good bye.

On behalf of the Unpluggie team, I would like to say THANK you!

This blog started as a school project and now it is already the end of the firt term. I cant't believe it, time flies! We are super busy dealing with papers, projects and finals...  but hey! we migh be coming back sooner than you think!

Till then BIG  thanks to all our readers for being there every week with us discovering the Wireless Power Technology, its benefits, its challenges and its applications.

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See you soon!

Wireless Power Future: A new level of convenience to everyday life?

To better understand what’s next in this innovative technology and what are companies involved working on is essential to first know what consumers are demanding.

A research of E-coupled, a near-field wireless energy transfer technology developed by Fulton Innovation, determined that customers are desiring to simplify powering and charging experiences and are expecting that wireless power add a new level of convenience to everyday life.

In other words, consumers are expecting an ubiquitous solution. The possibility of having power available anywhere and be able to charge any device in any position or any place. They see the future of wireless power similar to what is wi-fi nowadays.

Companies are aware of these needs and are working on them. Conductive mats and inductive coupling are things of the past. Charging adapters and pads are only short-term solutions that have started to prepare consumers for the real solution, a universal integration.  The future is moving towards a "smarter connected power infrastructure". Transmitters embedded in parking lots or even in stop lights, or along the highways, and wireless charging hot-zones such as wi-fi hot points are the next step.

E-coupled is a promise for this advancement. It is an intelligent source of wireless power that beats major challenges of this form of powering. Its intelligent control system overcomes the barriers of inductive coupling by communicating with objects powering in real time. The biggest benefit perceived of this technology is the feature of adapting to specific needs of each device in terms of power needs, factors in battery and charging life cycles.

Making wireless truly wireless will shake our entire world. Implementation of this lifestyle technology would definitely completely change the way we live. No more worries for dead batteries and cable clutters.

And what a better proof than to see it with your own eyes? Here is a video with a demonstration of what can E-coupled do ( a bit realated with our latest posts).

A powerful new kitchen concept

The power cord is generally regarded as “the final cord” that needs to be eliminated in order to get a true wireless user experience. As Fadi Malas said in the previous blog post, why not apply this in your kitchen?

In March 2013, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) from which we have already heard about, has established a Work Group to develop specifications for cordless kitchen appliances.

Here is the link to a PDF where they explain a little bit the concept and benefits.

Enjoy!

Let's Cut the Cord!

We learned a lot about wireless power charging for mobile phones, electric cars and buses. Wireless power is being used in other applications…and surprisingly it could be applied to our own kitchens! Wireless kitchen appliances are used in the kitchen with no need for the power cord anymore! So how does this work?!

The cooking appliances may be used on countertops or induction cooktops that have inductive power sources integrated. This technology will facilitate cooking; give more space, and easier ways to clean the appliances in kitchens. Also, the induction and power could be applied to kitchen and dining tables. This way food and drinks will stay warm.

           

The application of wireless power is witnessing no limitations from mobile phones, cars, and now our kitchens. This technology will promote ease for mobility, functionality and better safety.

Wireless Charging for Portable Medical Devices.

Wireless power technology can also be used in portal medical devices at hospitals and clinics. 

Some examples where wireless power systems could be implemented are: rolling equipment such as diagnostic and monitoring instrumentation, computer carts, drug-delivery carts, gurneys; surgical power tools, handheld diagnostic instruments, infusion pumps …

All these devices need electricity or have a battery that need to be charged in a socket.  

These tools and devices would be designated to be hermetically sealed by eliminating the need of cables, plugs or batteries. That way they could overcome many problems.

Such devices would be easier to sterilize and less prone to failures. They could contribute to improve safety at operating or patient care rooms as well as nurse’s stations and also make it easier to adapt to the needs of constantly changing staff and patients.

Thus, highly resonant wireless power transfer has the ability to enable a wide array of medical devices by powering or recharging them safely, efficiently, and over distance. I personally think that companies should invest more money on research and trials in this wireless power application, it could totally change the medical industry!