VoltNow has a smart leather wallet that has two functions: holding credit cards and charging mobile devices. The company created the Power Wallet as a solution to the common problem -- a drained mobile device battery. To avoid that, many people carry around a variety of items such as extra batteries, charging banks or bulky battery charging cases. The Power Wallet serves to reduce the bulk and number of items people lug around by incorporating an ultra-slim battery bank into an everyday accessory.
The smart leather wallet comes in two options: the Pocket Wallet and the Folio Wallet. The first option is compact with three card slots and an ID slot. The second option has nearly twice the amount of slots. The wallet is capable of charging multiple devices using a micro-USB cable.
Clearly VoltNow has filled a need with it's Pocket Wallet; the company has received nearly double its pledge goal on the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter.
Phone-Charging Wallets
VoltNow's Smart Leather Wallet Doubles as a Charger
Trend Themes
1. Smart Leather Wallets - Incorporating ultra-slim battery banks into everyday accessories like wallets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the portable charging industry.
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Industry Implications
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