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Smartphone-Charging Parkas

This Heated Jacket Has the Ability to Charge Digital Devices

— October 16, 2015 — Tech
'Ravean' is now selling a heated jacket that can also be used to charge digital devices. As temperatures begin to fall, many consumers are digging out their favorite winter jacket. This smartphone-charging parka offers a handy alternative for consumers living in cold climates.

The new Ravean jackets comes in four different variations. Each jacket contains an internal battery that can be used to warm up the heated pads embedded in the lining. The heating pads are equipped with a handy dial that allows the wearer to change the temperature accordingly. When the heating pads are not being used, the wearer can use the battery to charge their smartphone instead.

While there are other heated parkas on the market, the Ravean jacket has the added capability of charging digital devices on the go.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Clothing - Developing heated apparel which is equipped with advanced technological components and can charge electronic devices while providing thermal comfort.
2. Wearable Technology - Combining technology with fashion and textiles, and developing smart wearable products, such as smart clothes and accessories, that serve multiple purposes.
3. Wireless Charging - Integrating wireless charging technology into wearable products, such as clothing and accessories, to provide convenient powering options for digital devices on-the-go.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Textiles - Incorporating technology into clothing and accessories to create unique and innovative products, such as heated smart jackets with digital device charging capabilities.
2. Consumer Electronics - Expanding into the wearable technology market and collaborating with fashion and textile companies to develop smart wearable products that cater to consumers’ needs, such as integrated wireless charging apparel.
3. Travel & Leisure - Integrating digital device charging capabilities into outdoor and travel gear, such as heated jackets with battery banks, which cater to the needs of tech-savvy tourists and adventurers.
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