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Technology allows charging a phone's battery by shaking it

Posted: 14 Nov 2012, 07:07, by Nick T.

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Technology allows charging a phone's battery by shaking it

Wouldn't it be cool if one could recharge their phone's battery by shaking it for a few minutes? Yeah, that may sound a lot like an idea taken out of a sci-fi movie, but scientists are already developing the technology needed to make that possible. And no, it does not involve any use of black magic. Instead, the energy of vibrations and movement is being converted into voltage with the use of piezoelectric materials.

Scientists at Virginia Tech in Blacksbur lead by Shashank Priya are experimenting with zinc oxide, which is known for its piezoelectric properties. It can convert physical pressure and vibration into energy, which could potentially recharge batteries. Experiments have shown that the method can deliver about 50 millivolts under favorable conditions.

Unfortunately, that is far from enough to power a handset continuously. However, in an emergency situation, a few minutes of shaking a phone might be sufficient to provide the energy needed to make an important phone call, according to the scientists.

via Gizmodo

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1. msa1988 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:10 7 0

Create a Shake-Weight phone slot and you're golden!

4. quakan posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:28 4 0

Shake-Weight will definitely want in on this.

"From the makers that brought you Shake-Weight....We present to you (drumroll and fanfare) Shake Charge! Now you can charge your mobile phone while toning your arms....at the same time! It's so simple even your child can do it! Have you ever been out somewhere and thought to yourself that your arms are to fat and you have a low battery? No problem for Shake Charge! Better yet say you're at the gym working out listening to your favorite music and you're worried that your phone will die. With Shake Charge, just pump those arms a little harder and you'll have a charged phone and better toned arms! Alright!!! So what are you waiting for!? Call now! 1-800-SHAKE-ME.

Disclaimer: Shake-Weight is not responsible to any damage caused to your mobile phone. Please check with your manufacturer to ensure that enabling this feature will not void your warranty.

6. Nathan_ingx posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:39 4 0

And people go, "I'll call you in a minute, my battery's dead...got to shake it!!"
Or rather, "Here son, shake my phone for 5 minutes, the battery's dead, and i'll let you play Angry Birds"!! :D

14. Nadr1212 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 21:17 0 0

I hope they improve this technology to male it possible to shake ur phone 4 1-2 mins to make it 100% charged

15. Nathan_ingx posted on 15 Nov 2012, 01:25 0 0

Wow, in 1-2 minutes? That's far fetched...but by the time they reduce it to few minutes, there'll be better ways to charge phones. Or you won't need to charge at all...

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2. dickwyn posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:11 0 2

isn't there like an app for it in the Play Store

5. Nathan_ingx posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:35 5 0

Applications won't be a help on this one...it needs to be from the hardware. If it were available on an application...it will be a total gimmick!!

3. FranksGT posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:23 0 1

I thought that was how you charge the phone anyways? Always worked when I shaked it?

7. RaKithAPeiRiZ posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:51 0 0

Saw some Renault calculator charge the same way on a old topgear Christmas show

8. stole38 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 09:55 3 0

To shake my phone for a few minutes so i can make a call ?
That's it ? Everyone will think that im masturbating for a few minutes but ok np !

9. darac posted on 14 Nov 2012, 10:38 0 0

Great!

10. bbblader posted on 14 Nov 2012, 10:52 3 0

step one - stick phone to fapping hand
step two - fap all you want
step three - ?????
step four - profit!!!

11. PhoneArenaUser posted on 14 Nov 2012, 11:15 0 0

Another inefficient induction charging on mobile phone...?

12. jmoita2 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 11:54 0 0

Will they call it the Martini charger??? lol...

13. jibraihimi posted on 14 Nov 2012, 12:58 0 0

So I should not be amused if, I see my collegues in office shaking at the end of the day...........

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1. msa1988 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:10 7 0

4. quakan posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:28 4 0

6. Nathan_ingx posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:39 4 0

14. Nadr1212 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 21:17 0 0

15. Nathan_ingx posted on 15 Nov 2012, 01:25 0 0

2. dickwyn posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:11 0 2

5. Nathan_ingx posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:35 5 0

3. FranksGT posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:23 0 1

7. RaKithAPeiRiZ posted on 14 Nov 2012, 08:51 0 0

8. stole38 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 09:55 3 0

9. darac posted on 14 Nov 2012, 10:38 0 0

10. bbblader posted on 14 Nov 2012, 10:52 3 0

11. PhoneArenaUser posted on 14 Nov 2012, 11:15 0 0

12. jmoita2 posted on 14 Nov 2012, 11:54 0 0

13. jibraihimi posted on 14 Nov 2012, 12:58 0 0

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