Being that every home and retail space is being inundated with a bevy of different technology items, the Ossia Cota ceiling tiles come as a way to keep everything charged. Revealed at CES 2017, the Ossia Cota ceiling tiles are capable of wirelessly charging devices within a 30-foot range that allows up to four devices to be charged at a time.
The ceiling tiles can be used to charge smartphones, smoke alarms, speakers and much more without having to have any devices connected to a wire. The tiles are purported to be safe for people and pets, and are said to not interfere with WiFi connectivity.
The Ossia Cota ceiling tiles naturally require receivers within devices in order to work, so the brand is currently developing partnerships to get the process going.
Device-Charging Ceiling Tiles
The Ossia Cota Ceiling Tiles Show Off Charging Uses at CES 2017
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Charging Technology - The introduction of wireless chargers for various devices create potential for new, wire-free solutions in personal, commercial and public settings.
2. Smart Ceilings and Walls - The integration of charging capacitors into building surfaces creates a new trend for smart ceilings and walls, leading to solutions that make use of space in any room in a building.
3. Partnership Development for Wireless Charging Technology - The challenge of creating receivers within devices to work with wireless charging systems requires partnership development for seamless integration of the technology in various devices.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The ability to integrate technology features in ceilings and walls will disrupt the traditional functions of the construction industry, offering new solutions for energy efficiency, safety, and comfort.
2. Mobile Device - The wireless charging technology will disrupt the traditional charging methods and offer new solutions for mobile device industries and users to work without cables in residential, commercial, and institutional settings.
3. Consumer Electronics - The innovation of wireless charging technology can enhance the experience of comfort and convenience, which will fuel the growth of the consumer electronics industry by creating new possibilities of what features can be integrated into products.