http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/ Engadget Comments for Piezoelectrics could lead to voice-powered cellphones http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 10:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/]]>Dec 6th 2008 3:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
Am I the only one who likes just about all the characters in that show (Fringe) except for the lead protagonist?]]>Dec 5th 2008 7:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
anyway, yeah, Dr. Bishop would have it done in an instant, but I wouldn't trust so much on the device ;)]]>Dec 5th 2008 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 6th 2008 3:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 7:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 7:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
You, sir, are blessed without (a) a chatty girlfriend, (b) a nattering mother and/or mother-in-law, or (c) that one friend who you just can't get off the phone. I envy you.

]]>Dec 5th 2008 9:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 9:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
I have one. We've had multi-hour marathon discussions during which I have remained completely silent. Once I even fell asleep.

This sounds like a perfect escape to me.

]]>Dec 5th 2008 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 8:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
I'm sure you'd agree though it would make more sense to make more efficient and quieter vehicles in the first place, though!

Also, Engadget could help you pick out some nice noise-cancelling/blocking headphones, but it ain't fun when busses make your room rattle. Could that Buttshaker device be used to make vibration-cancelling sofas? : D]]>Dec 5th 2008 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
And I have in-ear headphones...that's a must have thing here :-p

I practially live with my windows closed if not, I got def (I can't even hear the TV), and also 2 or 3 crashes per week in the corner of my street, the guys touch the claxon all the time.

I am really looking forward to move.out from here :-)]]>Dec 5th 2008 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/On the upside, Spinal Tap may be able to power a small country.
]]>Dec 5th 2008 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
"(Tahir) Cagin and his partners from the University of Houston have found that a certain type of piezoelectric material can covert energy at a 100 percent increase when manufactured at a very small size – in this case, around 21 nanometers in thickness."

Just in case you don't know piezoelectric material is a material that gives off electricity when it is compressed or deformed. Piezoelectric devices have been in common use since the 1950's, one of the readily available devices being an electric guitar pickup. For a size comparison to the devices concerned in the article keep in mind that a human hair is approximately 100,000 nanometers wide. This means that they would not have an adverse effect on the size of the device they were to be included in. They could probably be embeded by the thousands, if not millions, throught the body of the device. So yes, the sound waves from a normal conversation could potentially create enough energy to power your device; but so would the motion of walking, squeezing, holding it out the sunroof of the car and letting the wind blow against it, you get the idea. Appearantly the size of the piezoelectric device has a lot to do with it's efficiency, there is a magic window that allows the 100 percent energy increase between 20 and 23 nanometers. Why? I have no idea...]]>Dec 5th 2008 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/
:D]]>Dec 5th 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 5th 2008 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 6th 2008 1:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/05/piezoelectrics-could-lead-to-voice-powered-cellphones/Dec 8th 2008 7:45PM