# Cable-Carrying Mobile Cases CaseInity's Cord-On-Board Case Ensures iPhone's Never Run Out of Power By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-on-board-case References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/01/03/cord-on-board-case-solves-charging-issue-simply/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caseinity/cord-on-board-case-by-caseinity-for-the-iphone-4-4-0) There exist smartphone cases that have built-in batteries to prolong the life of the device, but the Cord-On-Board Case addresses the root of the problem. Instead of lugging around a heavy add-on, this protective case ensures that people will always have access to their charger and in a much lighter format. Created by CaseInity, the Cord-On-Board Case may make a person's iPhone bulkier than the average case since it needs to have room enough to store the cable, but it does offer a foolproof way to always have a fully charged phone on hand. Even extra battery backs run out. Nevertheless, the Cord-On-Board Case doesn't not have enough room to hold the square transformer, so a person would have to have access to a USB port in order to charge their iPhone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Charging Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve the design and functionality of mobile charging cases to make them more compact and convenient for users. - **Integrated Charging Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smartphone cases that integrate charging cables or wireless charging technology to eliminate the need for separate chargers. - **Portable Power Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create portable power storage solutions that are small and lightweight, allowing users to charge their devices on the go. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mobile accessories such as charging cases to cater to the growing demand for convenient, on-the-go charging solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate charging solutions directly into consumer electronic devices, eliminating the need for external chargers and providing a seamless user experience. - **Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance battery technology to create more compact and efficient power storage solutions that can be integrated into portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Backwards-Compatible Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsoless-iphone-case.md) - [Device-Charging Glasses Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasses-case-battery-bank.md) - [Wearable Watch Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-power-bank.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Multifunctional Charging Cable Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivycable-gen2.md) - [Grip-Enhancing Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-popgrip-jumpstart-lightning.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Folding Multi-Position Charger Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychain-charger-cable.md) - [Wearable Triangular Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mchaos-power-bank.md)