ALKHOBAR Mobile devices offer a digital lifestyle on the go._Unfortunately a digital lifestyle needs power to keep it going. Are_you tired of being forced to plug in your mobile handset to charge?_It’s the last thing most of us do each night and it’s one more_mindless chore that creates stress — especially if it’s forgotten. All_those lovely digital devices we own — Bluetooth controllers, cameras,_PDAs, etc., usually need regularly recharging too, or their batteries_need changed. It’s no wonder that we’re all obsessed with power points_and universal chargers!__
There’s a new technology that consumers will begin encountering this_year and it promises to end charging hassles forever. eCoupled_technology is intelligent wireless power that uses inductive coupling_to transfer energy from a surface such as a nightstand, to any_eCoupled-compatible device, eliminating the need for power cords and_battery chargers. With eCoupled technology, there’s no on or off_switch. When an eCoupled-enabled area of the product comes into_contact with the eCoupled charging zone, the technology recognizes the_product, interprets its power needs and immediately begins to transfer_energy._
Copper coils are strategically placed within the charging surface and_the device. These coils determine not only the device’s power needs,_but also the battery life and charging cycles. Intelligent, two-way_communication keeps these devices running at peak efficiency without_compromising the life of the battery or the life of the device.__
There are many benefits to cutting the cord, but three primary factors_stand out:_
*eCoupled technology is efficient. The technology transfers power with_a rate greater than 90 percent efficiency, making it comparable to_traditional hard wired charging._
*eCoupled technology is safe. There are no exposed cords or contacts_between the charging surface and the product._
*eCoupled technology is convenient. It eliminates the need for corded_chargers and adaptors, and items stay charged on the jobsite or at_home._
Fulton Innovation, the inventor of eCoupled technology, is currently_working with other companies such as Leggett & Platt, Energizer,_Motorola, Universal Electronics and Texas Instruments to make eCoupled_technology available in many useful products. Leggett is the first_eCoupled partner company to bring its products to market._Concentrating on supplying low -and medium- power for the primary or_charging side of the eCoupled connection, Leggett’s eDrive provides_the charging power for many eCoupled-enabled products.__
For example, Leggett has created an eCoupled console. Placed between_two recliners, this center console table contains eCoupled charging_zones that can supply wireless energy to a number of low-power_devices. The console is currently designed to work with cell phones,_remote controls and flashlights. The company has also designed a_bedside table with charging zones located on the top surface of the_nightstand and inside the drawer. Place a low- or medium-power item on_a charging zone and an indicator light confirms that the surface and_item are in sync and actively charging.__
For workers on the go, Leggett has designed shelving which can be_installed in the back of commercial work vans. The van shelving is_equipped with eCoupled technology and does double duty as a storage_space and a convenient charging apparatus. Designed to work with Bosch_power tools, the shelf contains Leggett & Platt eDrives that charge_devices without the hassle of cords, wires or even an on/off switch.
Power tools can be neatly organized in an eCoupled toolbox, which_locks onto the van’s shelving, keeping the tools tidy, secure and_fully powered. When an eCoupled-compatible power tool comes in contact_with the eCoupled charging surface, the surface recognizes the_product, interprets its power needs and immediately begins to transfer_energy. Contractors, technicians and repairmen can gain efficiency by_charging tools in their mobile workspaces during the drive between_appointments.__These are just a few examples of how eCoupled technology will be_integrated with residential and commercial furnishings. There are_already plans to create kitchen countertops, desks, work benches and_automobile consoles that will use eCoupled technology for wireless_charging. So get ready for a future, unplugged.
