Fujitsu Shows World’s First Truly Wireless Display

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Fujitsu shows world's first truly wireless display at CeBIT [Munich/Hanover, 3 March 2011] - Fujitsu today announces that it is showing a working design study of the world's first truly wireless PC display at CeBIT 2011, which takes place in Hanover, Germany, from 1-5 March. The leading European IT infrastructure provider expects that commercial wireless display models, featuring the breakthrough innovation SUPA (Smart Universal Power Access) technology will go into production within the next year.

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YouTube - CeBIT 2011 VIDEO: Fujitsu wireless display

Collected from: YouTube - CeBIT 2011 VIDEO: Fujitsu wireless display

Incorporating wireless power technology developed by The Fraunhofer Institute and partners within a German research project funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Fujitsu proof-of-concept display is completely portable, cable-free, and the world’s first display using wireless to provide both the power and the signal for the screen. The technology paves the way for “park and play” computing, where displays are powered simply by being placed on a desktop or conference table hot-spot.

 

Wireless 22-inch Fujitsu displays are powered by SUPA technology (Smart Universal Power Antenna), drawing power via magneto-induction from transmitter antenna that can be built-in to desks or office panels. The smart-power antenna is concentrated on a hot-spot and the technology is completely safe, just like induction-based kitchen hobs and electric toothbrush chargers. The display receives picture images via wireless USB from a desktop or notebook, with a range of up to 10 meters.

 

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Energy Management and Micro Energy Technology

Wireless Energy Transmission

Mobile terminal devices usually have rechargeable batteries to supply power to the different electronic circuits. In order to be recharged the battery must be cable-connected to a charger and the mains power supply. Charger, wiring and connectors are often sources of error. Moreover the charger and connectors are not always compatible with different terminal devices, making it necessary for each device type to have its own customized battery-charging solution.

Wireless power transmission eliminates the need for wiring and connectors in mobile terminal equipment

Collected from: Wireless Energy Transmission – Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits

Startseite - supa technology

Collected from: Startseite - supa technology

Fujitsu and partners show off cord-free display using SUPA wireless power (video) -- Engadget

The demo we saw was a little glitchy; the first time we visited the booth, Fujitsu was having a hard time getting the WUSB connection to light up, but it was up and running the second time we dropped by. [...]

All told, we're excited about this technology, assuming SUPA can gain enough critical mass in the marketplace to be relevant. They're expecting the first commercial applications next year... so in the meantime, enjoy our pictures and videos while you plan how you're going to rearrange your workspace once you don't have to worry about power cords.

Collected from: Fujitsu and partners show off cord-free display using SUPA wireless power (video) -- Engadget

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Space-Based Solar Power

clipped from www.popsci.com Japan Wants to Power 300,000 Homes With Wireless Energy From Space Japan's Wireless, Power-Generating, Solar Satellite Inhabitat Japan has serious plans to send a solar-panel-equipped satellite into space that could wirelessly beam a gigawatt-strong stream of power down to earth and power nearly 300,000 homes. clipped from www.alternative-energy-news.info A Step Closer to Solar Power in Space Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and IHI Corporation are undertaking an ambitious project of $ 21bn. They are aspiring to design and develop a Space-based solar farm that would generate 1GW of power. This will require an area of four square kilometer consisting of rows of solar panels. This space solar farm will be housed 36,000km above the surface of the earth. clipped from www.youtube.com clipped from www.bloomberg.com Mitsubishi, IHI to Join $21 Bln Space Solar Project (Update1) A research group representing 16 companies, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., will spend four years developing technology to send electricity without cables in the form of microwaves, according to a statement on the trade ministry’s Web site today. clipped from global.mitsubishielectric.com Mitsubishi Electric's space technology includes the manufacture and implementation of satellites, satellite components, and ground systems. Over the past four decades, we have completed more than 330 satellite projects for communications concerns, government agencies, and other large-scale clients that make us the leading company of space systems in Japan. clipped from www.treehugger.com While the project might sound like science-fiction now, it likely that the landscape will be more favorable in 30 years (strict carbon emissions caps will make clean energy more cost-competitive, for example).

Sources:

1. Japan Wants to Power 300,000 Homes With Wireless Energy From Space | Popular Science
2. A Step Closer to Solar Power in Space
3. YouTube - Space Based Solar Power
4. Mitsubishi, IHI to Join $21 Bln Space Solar Project (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
5. Space Systems - MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
6. Japan's Moonshot? $21 Billion Invested in Space-Based Solar Power : TreeHugger

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1. Solar Power Farms In Space - A Step Closer : Renewable Energy News
2. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. To Install A Huge Solar Farm In Space - Green Diary
3. Stock Watch | RCR Wireless News
4. ISAS | Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
5. Wireless energy transfer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wireless Power

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Wireless energy transfer

Wireless energy transfer or wireless power transmission is the process that takes place in any system where electrical energy is transmitted from a power source to an electrical load, without interconnecting wires. Wireless transmission is useful in cases where instantaneous or continuous energy transfer is needed, but interconnecting wires are inconvenient, hazardous, or impossible.

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How Wireless Power Works

Inductive Coupling

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An electric toothbrush's base and handle contain coils that allow the battery to recharge.

­ © Copyright Splashpower 2006 A Splashpower mat uses induction to recharge multiple devices simultaneously.

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Resonance and Wireless Power

The MIT wireless power project uses a curved coil and capacitive plates.

According to the theory, one coil can recharge any device that is in range, as long as the coils have the same resonant frequency.

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MIT WITRICITY
NOT SO ORIGINAL AFTER ALL

For those who believe the 2006 MIT “Witricity” demonstration was the first of its kind, look at this illustration from “Tesla Apparatus and Experiments—How to Build Both Large and Small Tesla and Oudin Coils and How to Carry On Spectacular Experiments With Them,” by H. Winfield Secor, Practical Electrics, November 1921.

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Imagine a future in which wireless electricity makes everyday products more convenient, reliable, and environmentally friendly.

WiTricity Corp.’s vision is to develop a family of wireless electric power components that will enable OEM’s in a broad range of industries and applications to make their products truly “wireless.” Wireless electric power delivered over room scale distances, and with high efficiency. Wireless electric power that is safe for people and animals. Wireless electric power—imagine no more… it’s here!

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WiTricity Prototype System

This WiTricity prototype system demonstrates wireless powering of an LCD TV. In this demonstration system, a WiTricity power source is positioned on the floor. It is connected to AC power and converts AC current to an oscillating magnetic field. The WiTricity capture device (to the right of the LCD TV), converts the magnetic energy to alternating current and powers the LCD TV. The WiTricity power source and capture devices are highly resonant magnetic systems that can exchange energy in a very efficient manner. WiTricity Corp. is miniaturizing and packaging the technology so that it can be built directly into a wide variety of products and systems—with no need for an external power capture device as shown in this prototype configuration.

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Long-distance Wireless Power

The Stationary High Altitude Relay Platform (SHARP) unmanned plane could run off power beamed from the Earth.

Stations on Earth can receive energy from the moon via microwaves.

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Imagine providing the Earth or a moon base with harnessed solar power, or traveling in space without returning to Earth for fuel. That’s the idea behind space-based solar power generators such as this SunTower. Depending upon size, two small panels on a tall tower could power a communications satellite, four panels might power a robotic interplanetary probe, six a manned spacecraft, while 20 panels might supply energy down to Earth or for a lunar base.

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This giant disk floating in space isn’t a UFO. It’s a power generator, harvesting energy from the Sun for a variety of uses back on Earth.

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Sources:
Eric Giler demos wireless electricity | Video on TED.com
Wireless energy transfer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
HowStuffWorks "How Wireless Power Works"
MIT Witricity — Not So Original After All
WiTricity Corp. Home — Wireless Electricity Delivered Over Distance
WiTricity Corp. — Basics of WiTricity Technology
File:Suntower.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marshall Space Flight Center News Photos
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Wireless Power Consortium
Wireless Electricity, Explained | Design & Innovation | Fast Company
Wireless Electricity Is Here (Seriously) | Page 3 | Fast Company

Nissan's Wireless Charging Electric Car

clipped from www.guardian.co.uk Nissan's plug-free electric car Nissan has developed a revolutionary plug-free technology that it claims will make charging electric cars easier and faster. The wireless charging system is based on the concept of inductive charging, the same electromagnetic field technology used to charge an electric toothbrush. Nissan has scaled it up for use in their Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) electric car, which can charge in a compatible parking bay without the need for wires. Today's electric car owners, by contrast, have to carry a mains plug aboard to recharge. clipped from www.designboom.com electric power is supplied via magnetic induction from a primary power-supply coil in the parking surface to a secondary coil on the vehicle. when the primary coil is electrically charged, it generates a magnetic field that induces current in the secondary coil, and so charges the batteries with no wired connection clipped from www.nissan-global.com clipped from www.youtube.com New Nissan LEAF EV 2010 - Zero-Emission Car

Sources:

1. Nissan's plug-free electric car | Environment | guardian.co.uk
2. nissan: wireless charging for electronic cars
3. NISSAN | TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES | Overview | Non-contact charging
4. YouTube - New Nissan LEAF EV 2010 - Zero-Emission Car

Related:

1. NISSAN | NISSAN UNVEILS "LEAF" - THE WORLD'S FIRST ELECTRIC CAR DESIGNED FOR AFFORDABILITY AND REAL-WORLD REQUIREMENTS
2. Nissan Zero Emission Website | Top
3. Charging Up Nissan's Electric Car Without Wires : TreeHugger