Re:New startup develops wireless electricity
by danw on Sunday April 22, 2007 @07:05PM
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Splashpower and powerbeam work differently. Splash power recharges devices wirelessly in a way that is more useful than powerbeam. I've been waiting a long time to get splashpower in my phone, ipod, etc but still no sign of it :(
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I'm guessing Splashpower uses electromagnetic induction.
The advantage of lasers is that they work over longer distances, and can therefore can be used in situations where Splashpower couldn't - i.e., powering a whole room full of laptops.