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Independent Phone-Charging Tables

The Current Table Works as an Electronic Device Charger & Table

— March 26, 2014 — Art & Design
The Current table is a nifty invention for the techie. The table works as any normal table would but it also has the added bonus of being able to charge portable devices.

The table gathers solar energy throughout the day like photosynthesis and uses that energy to power devices like computers and phones. Any time one’s phone is just sitting at the table it can now always be topped up with energy from the Current table.

The Current table uses solar panels to power itself but there is a key difference to other solar-paneled devices. This table works best in well lit locations that are close to sunlight but doesn’t work exclusively that way. The table works under diffused light so as long as there is any sort of light source, the table will operate.

Photo Credits: designboom, marjanvanaubel
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Furniture - The Current table combines function and renewable energy by incorporating solar panels into furniture design.
2. Wireless Charging Solutions - The Current table provides a convenient way to charge portable devices without the need for cords or outlets.
3. Energy Harvesting Technology - The Current table utilizes innovative energy-harvesting techniques to power electronic devices, opening up possibilities for further advancements in this field.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The integration of solar panels into furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture manufacturing industry, allowing for the development of eco-friendly and technologically advanced products.
2. Consumer Electronics - The Current table's wireless charging capabilities have the potential to disrupt the consumer electronics industry by providing a seamless and convenient charging solution for portable devices.
3. Renewable Energy - The Current table's use of solar energy highlights the potential for disruptive innovation within the renewable energy industry, promoting the adoption of sustainable and efficient power sources.
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