# Battery-Less Beacons Ifinity's 'AirBeacons' Are Powered By Electromagnetic Waves By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifinity References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/26/ifinity-unveils-battery-less-beacon-tech/) & [getifinity](http://getifinity.com/) Polish startup Ifinity has developed a beacon -- the AirBeacon -- that doesn't need to have its batteries replaced frequently, mostly because it doesn't run on batteries at all. The device is equipped with [battery-less beacon technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnibuds) that uses ambient electromagnetic waves to harness energy. The beacon works by extracting power from a single source of low-current ambient electromagnetic waves. In addition to not needing battery replacement, Ifinity's AirBeacons have the additional advantage of being smaller than other [beacon solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircard-pro-and-airnotch-pro), making it possible to install them in places that are difficult to access. There's no question that beacons are the technology of the future, and Ifinity's AirBeacon innovation won't be the last innovation emerging from the expanding beacon space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Battery-less Beacons:** Ifinity's AirBeacons are powered by ambient electromagnetic waves, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements. - **Miniature Beacon Solutions:** Ifinity's AirBeacons are smaller than other beacon solutions, allowing for installation in hard-to-reach places. - **Growing Beacon Industry:** The expanding beacon space is likely to see further innovations like Ifinity's AirBeacon. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Battery-less beacons provide an opportunity for retailers to enhance in-store customer experiences and provide real-time personalized offers. - **Healthcare:** Miniature beacon solutions can be used in healthcare settings to track equipment, improve patient flow, and enhance staff communication. - **Logistics:** The growing beacon industry offers disruptive innovation opportunities in logistics by enabling efficient tracking and management of assets across the supply chain. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Radio Wave-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-eco-remote.md) - [Wireless Power Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1.md) - [Wireless Charging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-powers.md) - [High-Power Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icetag.md) - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Low-Cost Subscription-Free Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-and-found-id-tag.md) - [User-Powered Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bheart.md) - [Power-Beaming Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-recharging-system.md)