Future of Engineering
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Apple Files Patent For Solar-powered iPhone, ipod
Apple's latest technology is going to tap into the most abundant energy available on the planet - solar energy.
There's no need to carry a charger anymore. Just leave your iphone or ipod out in the sun. The solar cells under the screen converts the 2.4 by 4.5 inch glass face of the iphone into a solar panel.
Until now it wasn't easy to incorporate solar technology because of space constraints. For everyone sought a slim and sleek gadget. Placement of solar cells under the screen doesn't take up a lot of space.
Apple has drawn a lot of attention for not being climate-concious. Greenpeace in October criticized the company for failing to take steps to phase out hazardous chemicals used in the iPhone.
Looks like Apple it trying its best to woo the environmentalists with its latest proposal.
Source - Timesonline
There's no need to carry a charger anymore. Just leave your iphone or ipod out in the sun. The solar cells under the screen converts the 2.4 by 4.5 inch glass face of the iphone into a solar panel.
Until now it wasn't easy to incorporate solar technology because of space constraints. For everyone sought a slim and sleek gadget. Placement of solar cells under the screen doesn't take up a lot of space.
Apple has drawn a lot of attention for not being climate-concious. Greenpeace in October criticized the company for failing to take steps to phase out hazardous chemicals used in the iPhone.
Looks like Apple it trying its best to woo the environmentalists with its latest proposal.
Source - Timesonline
PermaLink - Apple Files Patent For Solar-powered iPhone, ipod posted by Vanessa : 9:55 AM
