Intel Demonstrates Wireless Power Technology

blog.wired.com - 8/22/2008

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I have been waiting for this for years: Wireless battery chargers. It'd make life so much easier. Thankfully, Intel demonstrated its progress on this technology at its developer forum Thursday. Intel's wireless power technology involves a setup of two metal arrays -- resembling the rings of a planet -- connected to a power amplifer. The arrays resonate at a certain frequency to ...

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Intel Demonstrates New Wireless Power Technology

— geeky-gadgets.com — Intel has demonstrated its new wireless power technology at this years IDF. The technology demonstrated comprised of two metal arrays that connect to a power amplifier, the arrays resonate and establish a link of energy between each other. The power ... (more) Intel Demonstrates New Wireless Power Technology

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Intel shows off Wireless Power Tech at IDF

— slashgear.com — Intel demonstrated a technology it has been working on for quite some time yesterday at IDF. It’s a wireless power technology that could point to such nifty things as wireless battery chargers in the semi-near future. The demonstration ... (more) Intel shows off Wireless Power Tech at IDF

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Intel shows off Wireless Power Tech at IDF
SlashGear — ... resonate in order to establish a link of energy between them. This allows for the transmission of power from one metal ring to another. Even though this sort of technology isn’t new, Intel has gotten the highest efficiency so far of 75% for transferring 60 watts over two feet. The bad news is this tech isn’t suitable for your beloved gadgets just yet. But that’s okay. It seems Intel is well on their way to developing this into something usable. [via Gadget Lab at Wired.com] ...

Intel shows off wireless charging
Gadgetell — ... seem to say it’s only about 75 percent efficient when transmitting 60 watts two feet), but it given time that could improve. The Wired article assures that the technology is safe for humans, so that’s a plus. Imagining the day when all our gadgets could be charged wirelessly, when laptops aren’t bound to the wall when the battery runs out makes me quite happy. I doubt that day will come very soon, but it’d be nice if it did. Read [Wired] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for ...

Intel wireless power is pure magic, most efficient yet
DVICE Atom Feed — ... never mind that; it’s safe for us, it’s just that the gadgets will get fried with the current tech. As soon as this is perfected, we’ll be in for a techno treat. Imagine wirelessly charging up your cell phone, or quickly installing some truly wireless speakers, or placing a wireless toaster on your kitchen table. The possibilities are endless. But in this era of energy price hikes, do we really want to throw away 25% of the power just for the sake of convenience? Via Wired Gadget Lab

Intel Reveals Advances in Wireless Power Technology
Gadgetreview — By: Albert S Intel showed off their latest advances in wireless power technology. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk in a room and have your cell phone greet you with “Hello, I’m Charging” rather than “Hey loser, I have no reception?” Well, this is possible with Intel’s upcoming wireless power technology. Prepare to be zapped. Read more about it at Wired.com’s Gadget Lab. ...

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GeekSugar — ... Let's cut those wires already! Intel showed off wireless power technology recently. We can't wait until it hits the mainstream market. — Wired ...