WiPower flees to 1974, returns with through-desk wireless charging system (video)
By Darren Murph 
posted June 14th 2010 10:27AM
posted June 14th 2010 10:27AM
WiPower and Gill Industries to Debut Embedded Wireless Charging at NeoCon
WiPower, the leader in wireless power technology, debuts their technology in the world's first production through-desk, wireless charging system at NeoCon 2010. Gill Industries, an innovation leader for the furniture industry, will be introducing their embedded through-desk transmitter utilizing WiPower technology.
Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) June 14, 2010 -- WiPower, the leader in wireless power technology, debuts their technology in the world's first production through-desk, wireless charging system at NeoCon 2010. Gill Industries, an innovation leader for the furniture industry, will be introducing their embedded through-desk transmitter utilizing WiPower technology. The combination provides a system which offers a glimpse of the extended range products that WiPower and Gill will be launching later this year. This through-desk system represents the latest advancement in wireless power technology, enabling consumers to create clean, wirelessly-enabled spaces at home or the office by simply attaching a wireless power transmitter to the underside of a table or desk. In addition, at NeoCon, WiPower and Gill will show the scaling of the technology to charge anything from traditional smart phones to laptop computers.
Wirelessly Charging Laptop on Gill Desk
Wirelessly Charging Laptop on Gill Desk
"Consistent with WiPower's generation three technology platform, the through-desk system offers users similar advantages to its table top charging pad, notably multiple devices support and alignment insensitivity, but also the users can experience the benefits of extended range power transmission. Consumers can simply place their laptops on top of a WiPower enabled desk in any position within the charging area for efficient, convenient charging. The through-desk system is completely seamless – it can be embedded in new surfaces without any difficult routing requirement and can be retrofitted to existing surfaces," says WiPower's CEO, Rahul Razdan.
"We envision this technology becoming the standard in every home, office, and automobile. Consumers, and our customers, are excited about WiPower technology because of its potential to enhance the way we move through our day. Without the burden of power cords and the worry of having to find an outlet, a person's mobility is dramatically improved," says Richard Perreault, President of Gill Industries.
WiPower is launching its table top charging pad and handset skins for the Apple iPhone, Blackberry Tour, and Blackberry 8900 at the end of July. The skins from the table top version will work seamlessly with the through-desk version coming out later in the year.
About WiPower:
WiPower (pronounced "y-power"), founded in 2004, has developed an induction-based, close range power system that enables the charging of compatible devices when placed on top of the charging pad. WiPower's system has the ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously that are placed in any position or orientation on the pad. For more information on the advantages of WiPower's solution, please visit: http://www.wipower.com/cadvantage.php. WiPower has partnered with OEMs, accessory manufacturers and design firms, to bring wireless power to consumers in a variety of applications and industries. Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the company has offices in Gainesville, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts.
Nice, but more products need inbuilt compatility with these kinds of systems...
@Engadget
What's wrong with his hairdo? I think he's rocking it expect the shirt.
This, flying cars, and more cowbell will make the future great!
say if i work in my den alot i can install my laptop power cable into a plug there and when i goto to my office i can take my laptop with me and install new laptop power cable and work in the evening,
no need to take a wireless charging through desk system with me. This technology is coming in the future.
This is lame imho...when are we gonna see real wireless power hit consumers? Real -- meaning you can charge a device through the air without it having to be on a power matt or some kind of surface... I've seen demos of that, and those are way more impressive than this.
@DoctarPeppar I can agree with the part about it being lame - But wireless air charging? I think this is something I'd request a link to the demo of to be convinced this exists...
@DoctarPeppar Although over-the-air power might be safe..I'm not sure I'm comfortable with it to be honest. This tech certainly has a place in the market, and doesn't make me want to wear gear to protect myself from brain damage.
@Darkmast508 Better yet, I am not sure such a thing should exist.. there is a reason why electricity is put into wires.. it isn't all a conspiracy from wire manufacturers..
@DoctarPeppar
Theres a reason we use "step-up" transformers on on the National Grid, taking Voltage to around 10KV, and then back down nearer the home.
It's more efficient, reduces loss. You can't have that kind of voltage flying through the air.
Even if you could, how do you regulate it?
Person A hasn't paid their electricity bill, but hey they're still pulling juice from the air!!
@sys3175
If you wear a tin foil hat you will be safe from it though, as well as protected from the aliens! /s
It's not dangerous, lol.
@FORDY
you realise what electromagnetic induction means? as long as you are not made of metal you are not affected by this kind of energy. however if you are likely to run around your room with a crowbar above your head you are right hating on wireless power
@DoctarPeppar: Inductive coupling as used by these short links works well and is very efficient. However, inductive coupling is a near field effect, and will only work over short distances, requiring exponentially increasing voltages and diminishing efficiency over distances more than a couple times the wavelength of the transmitter.
Far field wireless transmission requires a directional transmitter, that would track the desired recipient, and requires line of sight. Any meaningful research done towards those ends is done using LASERs and MASERs.
After seeing the pic, I was really expecting a video of some futuristic wireless charging in the late 70's.. until I realized the laptop wasn't a 20lb monstrosity, and that it's running Windows 7.
I really want to know where this guy is keeping his time machine.
Virtually no effect? Hmmm.. I wonder what the issue is.. :) Apparently it opens up a portal to a decade of long ago.. he said he looks forward to us using their products in the future... perhaps he means.. the past.
I swear he keeps saying white power instead of WiPower
That's what I want. High voltage induction charging right above my crotch.
"Blast the from past…"
There you go again, messing with space-time, sending "the" back to a time before "from" even existed. The repercussions of this are grammatically incomprehensible.
"Causes no interference to other systems... except your body.. u'll end up with cancer in about 3 years"