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Battery-Free Phone Finders

The iFind is the World's Only Battery-Free Item-Locating Tag

— May 28, 2014 — Tech
Item locaters and phone finders are not always reliable due to their short battery life. However, iFind can help you find your most prized possessions quickly, efficiently and most importantly, without any energy use.

The iFind is the world’s first battery-free wireless tag and it's completely bulk-free, which allows for you to have it on you at all time. It only measures 1.25 x 1.06 x 0.09 inches and comes in a vibrant array of colors. It also comes with a custom hole so you can you can easily attach it on your keychain, bag or anything you need to keep track of.

The tab works by recycling electromagnetic energy and then connects to an app via Bluetooth to easily keep track of your items. And if you can't find your phone, just shake the tab and it will automatically call it for you.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Charging - The iFind's battery-free technology opens up opportunities for further development in the field of wireless charging.
2. Energy Harvesting - The iFind's ability to recycle electromagnetic energy presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in energy harvesting technologies.
3. Miniature Tech - The compact size of the iFind tag highlights the potential for further miniaturization and integration of technology in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Security - The battery-free functionality of the iFind tag could disrupt the personal security industry, enabling more efficient tracking and locating of personal belongings.
2. Smart Home - The iFind's wireless tag technology could be applied to the smart home industry, enhancing the functionality of home automation systems.
3. Logistics and Supply Chain - The iFind's item tracking capabilities could revolutionize the logistics and supply chain industry, streamlining inventory management and reducing lost or misplaced items.
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