One of the biggest complaints you hear from anyone today is that there is never a place to charge technology when you really need one. People use their smartphones and tablets so often today and the battery life is still quite limited, making the need for having the ability to charge items easily all the more important. While more places have made public charging stations available today to help out, there is still never enough space to go around when you want to charge something. It would be so much easier if you could make use of a wireless system to help charge your items. The technology to do so may not be far away, with studies underway about making use of Wi-Fi to help charge your technology.
What the System Can Offer
One study underway at the University of Washington today would allow for powering up to occur over a Wi-Fi system. The system makes use of a typical wireless system that uses a router and a series of sensors that have been customized for this particular use. The sensors are designed to harvest the power coming out over the Wi-Fi system (the radio frequencies) and convert this into DC power. The router will have been modified to act both as a source for Wi-Fi and as a power source so that it can emit the power needed to charge items. This allows users to get both a quality Internet connection over the Wi-Fi while simultaneously charging their devices.
What this Promises
This type of breakthrough could end up being significant both from an individual standpoint and from a commercial standpoint. There are many industrial applications that this type of setup could have to help provide power to devices at office buildings or businesses on a regular basis. It would also help to serve the individual needs of customers and work well in a home environment. It would allow you to get rid of things such as power mats that are used often today or battery packs used to help charge items. Instead you could just use the Wi-Fi system in your home to keep everything charged regularly. This would allow you to have a regular source of power all of the time without the fear of running low. While the current testing underway has limitations as far as range and power, the promise is certainly there for future stronger applications.
The idea of using Wi-Fi transmissions as a source of both Internet access and power capability could revolutionize the way devices are charged. You would no longer have the need for costly accessories and devices to help you get a portable charge or have to wait for or fight for space to charge your items at places like an airport, restaurant or café. A breakthrough in technology of this nature would allow for a great way for Wi-Fi energy to be harnessed and used while still allowing you to be connected the way you want to be.