It's common for smartphone users to plug their device in before heading to bed which could cause battery degradation to occur quicker over time, so the Canal Battery Guard is a piece of hardware that could change this from occurring. The device works by being plugged into an existing charger as a middleman between the smartphone and the electricity access point. The accompanying smartphone app will then allow users to customize when the charging will occur; users can set what time they will wake up to only start the charging at the right time to have the device full and ready for use.
The Canal Battery Guard could work to drastically increase battery life overtime and could slow battery degradation with everyday use.
Battery Protection Smartphone Chargers
The Canal Battery Guard Could Extend the Life of a Battery
Trend Themes
1. Customized Charging Schedules - Manufacturers could create charging hardware and software to allow for custom charging schedules.
2. Battery Life Extension Technology - There is a need for further innovations in battery life extension technology.
3. Charging Optimization Devices - The market will likely see an increase in devices that optimize charging and slow battery degradation.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Manufacturers could compete by creating more devices that offer battery life extension technology.
2. Renewable Energy - Battery protection technology could be useful in the renewable energy industry to prolong the life of grid-scale batteries.
3. Transportation - Innovations in battery protection technology could be especially useful in the electric vehicle industry.