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Eco Gadgets: Viber Burst kinetic energy charger recharges your cellphone in two seconds

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Eco Factor: Kinetic energy cellphone charger.

Research indicates that in Australia, the number of cellphones in use is more than the population. Similar is the case with other countries where mobile phones are turning out to be the biggest market of all. Apart from keeping us connected to our loved ones, no matter wherever we may be present, the devices require electricity, much of which comes from conventional sources. Though the energy required to keep your devices ringing is a meager percentage of what our homes consume, collectively all those cellphone do put a burden on the grid.

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Josh Pell, a student designer at Swinburne University, has developed a concept charger known as Viber Burst, which can harness the power of motion, be it in your bag, your hand and even your shoes to charge a cellphone. Once fully charged the device can dump all that energy into your cellphone’s battery in just two seconds.

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The device is to be made from durable mechanical, electrical, heat resistant and super-weather resistant properties of PC/ABS. The internal components are mounted on a flexible PCB that allows the user to install the device at any place which keeps in motion. Once developed, the device will come in recycled packaging that will add to its green credentials.

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Via: DesignAwards

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