Rocket develops "paper battery" for use with RFID, cosmetics

by Darren Murph posted Nov 13th 2006 at 11:45AM

Nearly a year after NEC rolled out its paper-thin ORB batteries, Korean battery manufacturer Rocket is launching (ahem) its own uber-thin battery. While juicy, scientific details aren't readily available, we do know that the "paper battery" won't include any toxic chemicals, is "flexible and thin," and molds together the companies "thin film technologies" with its battery knowledge. The company hopes to entice heavy RFID users, smart card manufacturers, and "cosmetic / drug delivery system" providers to utilize the paper battery in powering the already-miniscule devices. Oddly, Rocket also envisions its new creation being used in "teeth whitening, anti-aging, and wrinkle care," though we're not exactly sure how electrifying a tooth will brighten your smile. Nevertheless, the company hopes to have its newfangled power source attached to crates and body parts real soon, and confidently assures us that it "doesn't cause explosions or fires." Phew. [Warning: Read link requires subscription]

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Tags: battery, cosmetic, dental, korea, makeup, paper, paper battery, PaperBattery, rfid, rocket, smart card, SmartCard, south korea, SouthKorea, teeth, thin, tooth

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JD @ Nov 13th 2006 12:25PM

The thought of electrifying teeth makes me think of the future - LCD Teeth!! Just think of the awesome grillz that rappers will have when they can have LCD images on all of their toofs!

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Bhaughbb @ Nov 13th 2006 1:30PM

Finally! I get get that LED implant in my teeth for that anime inspired gleaming smile!

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Matt B @ Nov 13th 2006 2:24PM

@JD

The gold already makes them look ridiculous.

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s0crates82 @ Nov 13th 2006 3:14PM

the uses for cosmetics and anti-aging cream is for loss prevention.

I spent a summer, a couple years ago, as a security guard at Target.

No-one, and I mean no-one, steals as much as a mom with a stroller.

Male thieves go for high-dollar items, but they go for it as fast as they can. They're also very uncommon.

Female thieves take their time, they shop, they check for cameras, and they only steal in quantities of less than $50.

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steve @ Nov 13th 2006 4:33PM

Where are the Korean models showing how thin these are?

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JD @ Nov 13th 2006 5:09PM

@s0crates82
DANG! You've shattered my dreams of having my teef decorated with a "Knightrider" red light swooping back and forth across them :(

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gaotek @ Nov 20th 2006 10:39AM

nice, flexible and thin!
http://www.gaotek.com
http://www.gaorfid.com

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