Beaming Power
Apr 2

Beaming Power

Cut The Cord - Powercast Technology Transmits Electricity Through the Air: This is interesting because I thought that transmitting power through the air was the Holy Grail of energy. My understanding was that it violated several laws of physics.

A startup called Powercast, along with the more than 100 companies that have inked agreements with it, is about to start finding out. Powercast and its first major partner, electronics giant Philips, are set to launch their first device powered by electricity broadcast through the air.

It may sound futuristic, but Powercast’s platform uses nothing more complex than a radio—and is cheap enough for just about any company to incorporate into a product.

Whenever I’ve read about discussions of this type of technology, it always led to visions of “beaming down” power from satellites to remote villages somewhere. I suppose that’s a few orders of magnitude different than recharging your cell phone.

Thanks Greg.

by Deane   April 2, 2007 3:13 PM   |

Comments

by Chad,   April 2, 2007 3:43 PM  

That is very interesting. Maybe this is a non-issue, but I wonder how the funding model for users would work? I believe users of electricity are still charged on a usage model, so how do I know I'm only paying for what I'm using? Maybe I need to sync up my cell phone with the charger in order to receive the signal, or something.

by flamsmark,   April 2, 2007 5:36 PM  

April first or second?

by Mark,   April 3, 2007 5:19 AM  

FYI non-believers

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6129460.stm

by cmadler,   April 5, 2007 3:10 PM  

Didn't Tesla do that?

by cmadler,   April 5, 2007 3:12 PM  

Oh, there's Tesla in the BBC article. That should teach me to post before reading!

by Ralph Wiggam,   April 9, 2007 3:18 PM  

Have a look at your electric toothbrush. There are no metal contacts for charging... or for rusting or for giving out shocks.

Check out http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/wireless-power.htm

by powercast wireless power,   October 9, 2007 5:39 PM  

Here is a good site explaing how it works.

http://www.powercasttechnology.com

by ,   January 13, 2008 11:31 AM  

Nothing new here. The trick is to make if practical.

A 3 foot range is too short. The power output is too low.

This isn't ground breaking, its just another step towards the real goal.

Add Comment

Want to advertise on this site? Contact FM.
Laser Toner Cartridges UK laser toner, toner cartridges, hp toner, lexmark toner, samsung toner, canon, toner, epson toner, oki toner, kyocera toner, xerox toner, remanufactured toner, compatible toner
Direct TV Deals Free 4 room direct tv deals. no equipment to buy. free fast professional direct tv installation. this is the best direct tv deal available anywhere.
SEO Article Learn from the experts with our SEO article.
rope light Shopping with birddog distributing, inc., gives you access to the lowest prices, the best customer service and the quickest delivery times possible.
Laptop AC Adapter We offer genuine factory direct replacement AC adapters.
Direct TV Best satellite TV deals.
Direct TV Deals Direct TV programming deals are varied and include packages containing from 50 channels up to over 250 channels.
8mm film to DVD Retain family memories with the only frame by frame digital restoration service in the United States for your 8mm film to DVD today
Rubber Stamp Shop for custom self-inking stamps, hand stamps, address stamps, label stamps, check endorsement stamps, check deposit stamps, date stamps, pre inks, pocket stamps, ink and much more!