Following Apple's recent solar skin patent which promises portable gadgets that are covered with solar cells, we bring you the Eclipse Intuit Phone by designer Eddie Goh which follows the same concept.
Parts of the Eclipse phone are made from a chemically-based thin solar skin that charges the battery when exposed to any kind of light.
Other than the solar skin, the Eclipse concept comes with a 5 megapixel camera, slide-out touch keyboard with tactile feedback, integrated software for editing images and uploading to online photo albums, and the required humongous touchscreen.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Solar Skin
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and technologies for incorporating solar cells into a wide range of products, such as electronics, clothing, and architecture.
- Portable Solar Gadgets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable devices with built-in solar cells to provide renewable energy solutions for individuals on the go.
- Smartphone Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative designs and materials for smartphones that integrate solar technology, providing sustainable charging options for users.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Electronics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market solar-powered electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables, to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly technology.
- Renewable Energy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance the use of solar energy by integrating solar cells into various products, contributing to the growth of the renewable energy industry.
- Design and Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and manufacturers to incorporate solar technology into innovative and aesthetically pleasing products with widespread consumer appeal.
