# Cell-Charging Lockers The C-Station Enables the Public to Boost Phone Batteries Securely By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cstation References: [turing.lecolededesign](http://turing.lecolededesign.com/gverbrackel/germainverbrackel.com/CS.html) The C-Station concept was dreamed up as a cutting-edge and convenient device for Mumbai International Airport. Environments such as transportation terminals are full of people simply waiting around, so this context would afford a great opportunity for one to juice up his mobile phone. Designed by Germain Verbrackel, this is a [hi-tech vault and charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discreet-charging-station) with a small footprint and the capacity to hold perhaps 10 or more smartphones and a couple of tablets; this, however, would depend on the manufactured size of the [modular appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-power-station). Essentially, anyone could place his handset into one of the [small rental lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock-box), turn the latch and keep the key temporarily. When the battery is full, the C-Station key would turn green, notifying the owner to retrieve his gadget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone Charging Stations:** The C-Station concept represents the growing trend of smartphone charging stations in public spaces. - **Modular Locker Systems:** The C-Station showcases the trend of modular locker systems that offer secure storage solutions in various environments. - **Hi-tech Public Convenience Devices:** The C-Station exemplifies the trend of hi-tech devices designed to enhance convenience for the public in busy locations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The C-Station presents an opportunity for transportation hubs and terminals to provide charging services for mobile devices, enhancing the passenger experience. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants could implement modular locker systems like the C-Station to offer guests secure phone charging options while they dine or relax. - **Retail:** Retail stores could incorporate smartphone charging stations like the C-Station to attract and retain customers who need to recharge their devices while shopping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vehicle-Matching Charger Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clair-electric-vehicle-charger.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Toaster-Like Battery Swappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt.md) - [Scalable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epit-ultra-fast-charging-station.md) - [Foldable Four-in-One Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charging-station.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griptok.md)