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Gadget-Powering Luggage

The Rolling Suitcase Charger Provides a Boost for Technology

— January 25, 2012 — Tech
Thanks to designer Jung Inyoung, the rolling suitcase charger was invented. This resourceful design allows the kinetic energy produced from movement to be transferred throughout a user's suitcase and distributed into their devices. This revolutionary new prototype has the ability to prevent airport patrons everywhere from frantically searching for a power outlet, that is no-doubt already being used by three other people.

The rolling suitcase charger is comprised of a hard outer shell and several dynamic devices that make it the new power source for those on the go. There are two gears in the wheels, which build up the kinetic energy then stored in a battery with a power outlet, allowing users to plug in their dying cell phones and laptops. Additionally, there is also an LED indicator atop of the suitcase, which enables users to gauge how much of a charge has been built up on their battery.
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Energy Charging - There is an opportunity for companies to integrate kinetic energy charging technology into various products, making charging devices more convenient and portable.
2. Smart Luggage - The integration of tech features into luggage provides a new market for innovation and potential partnerships between tech companies and luggage manufacturers.
3. Portable Charging - As reliance on technology increases, there is a growing need for portable charging solutions that can be easily integrated into daily life and can be used on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Travel - The rolling suitcase charger is a game changer for the travel industry, providing a solution to the common problem of searching for power outlets in airports and on-the-go.
2. Smart Technology - The integration of smart features into luggage opens up potential partnerships between luggage manufacturers and tech companies, creating new opportunities for tech innovation.
3. Consumer Electronics - As more devices enter the market, there is a growing need for portable charging solutions that can keep up with the demand for power on-the-go.
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