The Microsoft 'Instaload' System Lets Batteries Pop in Any Way
Meghan Young — July 5, 2010 — Tech
References: wired & fastcompany
I'm sure we've all wasted precious seconds (and for some, minutes) figuring out which way a battery should be placed in gadgets. Thanks to the Microsoft 'Instaload' system, we'll be able to do away with such a time consuming task. Instead of distinguishing the positive and negative ends of each battery, it allows you to place it in any way you wish.
A simple concept, the Microsoft 'Instaload' system equips each end of the battery docks with both positive and negative terminals. Being the generous multi-billion company it is, Microsoft will offer this patented system to its competitors.
A simple concept, the Microsoft 'Instaload' system equips each end of the battery docks with both positive and negative terminals. Being the generous multi-billion company it is, Microsoft will offer this patented system to its competitors.
Trend Themes
1. Reversible Battery Technology - Opportunity for battery manufacturers to develop batteries that can be inserted in either direction, providing a better user experience.
2. Simplified Device Design - Opportunity for tech companies to create simpler devices without the need for intricate battery insertion designs.
3. Universal Battery Accessory - Opportunity to design universal battery docks compatible with batteries equipped with the 'Instaload' system.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Potential to revolutionize the way batteries are used in consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices.
2. Automotive - Opportunity for automotive companies to adopt the 'Instaload' system in electric vehicles, making the process of charging or replacing batteries more user-friendly.
3. Industrial Design - Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to innovate and simplify battery insertion designs in various industrial applications.
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