The Epiphany onE Puck Uses Heat Differences to Charge Devices
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 24, 2014 — Eco
References: kickstarter & pcmag
The Epiphany onE Puck is a USB charging device that converts heat differences into energy. When a cold or hot object is placed on the onE Puck's platform, the device proceeds to convert those heat differences into energy that can be used to charge devices up to a maximum output of five watts, which is identical to the maximum energy output of a regular phone charger.
All you have to do is place an object like a hot cup of coffee or a semi-frozen beverage onto the Epiphany onE Puck, and plug the attached USB cable into the device you need to charge. The more extreme the temperature difference, the more charging power the Epiphany onE Puck will deliver.
All you have to do is place an object like a hot cup of coffee or a semi-frozen beverage onto the Epiphany onE Puck, and plug the attached USB cable into the device you need to charge. The more extreme the temperature difference, the more charging power the Epiphany onE Puck will deliver.
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1. Temperature-dependent Charging - Opportunity for developing innovative charging devices that utilize temperature differences to generate energy.
2. Energy Harvesting - Potential for creating technologies that can convert heat differences into usable energy for various applications.
3. Wireless Charging - Disruptive innovation possibilities for wireless charging devices that can harness temperature variations for power generation.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Advancement in temperature-dependent chargers presents opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics sector to develop efficient and eco-friendly charging solutions.
2. Renewable Energy - Temperature-dependent chargers can contribute to the renewable energy industry by offering alternative ways to capture and convert temperature differences into usable power.
3. Food and Beverage - Incorporating temperature-dependent chargers into food and beverage products can create value-added offerings that provide both refreshment and charging capabilities.
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