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Head Gear Generators

This Chin Strap Harnesses Mouth Energy to Power Small Devices By Chewing

— September 24, 2014 — Unique
Thanks to two Canadian engineers, a reinvented chin strap could be used to generate enough energy to power a hearing aid for two hours. Conceived by Aidin Delnavaz and his colleague Jeremie Voix of the École de Technologie Superieure, the adjusted industrial ear muffs were able to generate some electrical wattage just from chewing gum for a couple minutes. It is theorized that if worn while eating a meal, the chin strap could power a small device.

Published in a Smart Materials and Structures article, their concept of mouth power is just one example of kinetic energy being used to power electronic devices. Its creators envision usage for professionals requiring a helmet, such as fire fighters using bluetooth.
Trend Themes
1. Mouth Power - Kinetic energy harnessed from mouth movement can power small devices, leading to potential advancements in wearables and other consumer electronics.
2. Wearable Energy - Energy harvesting technology built into wearables offers opportunities for extended battery life and smaller, more lightweight devices.
3. Kinetic Energy Harvesting - The ability to capture and utilize the energy generated by human movement may lead to new applications in fields such as healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The use of kinetic energy harvesting technology in wearable devices could enhance and extend battery life, opening up opportunities for innovation in healthcare, fitness, and fashion industries.
2. Consumer Electronics - Mouth power technology and other kinetic energy harvesting techniques may revolutionize the electronics industry, leading to smaller and more efficient devices with extended battery life.
3. Industrial Safety - The chin strap could be used as an unconventional energy source for industrial safety gear, providing workers with longer-lasting and more reliable devices that could ultimately reduce the risk of accidents.
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