An uncovered patent
made by Apple reveals plans to create an iPod
powered by light.
MacRumors reports that it has found a patent by Apple to creat
e an iPod (and presumably an iPhone) with a solar panel under
the LCD screen by which it can generate additional power. Th
e patent postulates a thin three-level sandwich of sorts that incorporates a to
uch sensitive layer, a display and a photovoltaic panel. The unique Apple twist
is that by doing so it won't have to create a separate charging panel; it'll l
ook the same, only you don't have to charge it as often, or at all. With its gi
ant screen, the iPhone'll be especially energy-efficient.
The patent also mentions that the multiple solar cells would be coupled directl
y with specific components within the device, including the memory and the data
-processing system.
Talk about hot gadgets. This is way cool, but don't hold your breath just yet.
Solar-powered iPod?
An uncovered patent
made by Apple reveals plans to create an iPod
powered by light.
MacRumors reports that it has found a patent by Apple to creat
e an iPod (and presumably an iPhone) with a solar panel under
the LCD screen by which it can generate additional power. Th
e patent postulates a thin three-level sandwich of sorts that incorporates a to
uch sensitive layer, a display and a photovoltaic panel. The unique Apple twist
is that by doing so it won't have to create a separate charging panel; it'll l
ook the same, only you don't have to charge it as often, or at all. With its gi
ant screen, the iPhone'll be especially energy-efficient.
The patent also mentions that the multiple solar cells would be coupled directl
y with specific components within the device, including the memory and the data
-processing system.
Talk about hot gadgets. This is way cool, but don't hold your breath just yet.
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T'was already patented:
A display device comprising a photovoltaic (PV) panel adapted to
simultaneously produce electrically needed to operate a display and
form either the background or foreground of the said display.
Patent number: 6046401
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Tha panel on the display is the best solution for solar gadgets, hope have it o
n the market soon
I dont care who patented it, I think is great, I would love to have this on my
ipod.
Now if only we could get cars to do that too......???
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A display device comprising a photovoltaic (PV) panel? iPod is getting much greener.
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