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Touch-Free Device Chargers

The 'Cota' by 'Ossia' Made Its Debut at CES 2016

— January 8, 2016 — Tech
The 'Cota' is a revolutionary wireless charger that made its debut at CES 2016. While there are many device chargers available to consumers, the Cota has the unique ability to charge devices wirelessly from across the room.

The Cota is produced by 'Ossia' and it consists of a monolithic cylinder that charges smartphones and other mobile devices wirelessly. To use the product, consumers simply turn on the charger and then place the device they wish to charge within 30 feet of the dock. The Cota will begin charging any device within range without any wires or connecting products. The charger is able to achieve this feat through the use of omnidirectional antennas that transmit radio waves over 2.8GHz at 100 Hz.

With the potential to charge over 30 mobile devices simultaneously, Ossia's new dock may change the way consumers juice up their gadgets.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Device Charging - The Cota by Ossia extends wireless charging technology by being able to charge devices wirelessly from across the room through the use of omnidirectional antennas that transmit radio waves over 2.8GHz at 100 Hz.
2. Touch-free Charging - The Cota by Ossia leverages advanced technology to charge mobile devices wirelessly without any wires or connecting products, allowing for a touch-free charging experience.
3. Multi-device Charging - The Cota by Ossia has the potential to charge over 30 mobile devices simultaneously, enabling easy and efficient multi-device charging for consumers and businesses alike.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can leverage wireless device charging technology to create more convenient and innovative products, such as the touch-free and multi-device charging capabilities of the Cota by Ossia.
2. Smart Home - Smart home industry players can incorporate wireless device charging technology into their products and services, enabling touch-free and multi-device charging for various connected devices in the home.
3. Retail - Retail outlets can offer wireless device charging services to enhance the customer experience, and can leverage multi-device charging capabilities to attract more tech-savvy consumers, influenced by new technology like the Cota by Ossia.
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