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Human Powered Phone Chargers

The Charging Clip Uses Expelled Energy to Charge Your Phone

— August 1, 2013 — Tech
The panic that ensues when your phone is about to die never needs to happen again, as long as you have the Charging Clip and a bicycle.

Biking has become an incredibly popular way to travel; many people do it to get to work and have even abandoned their cars for this more eco-friendly way to get around. This clip harnesses energy that is produced by the spokes of a bike turning. All you need to do is attach the clip to the spokes of your bike when you are riding and allow it to fully charge. Then, you remove the clip and charge your phone with it.

This is an exciting new way to charge your phone when you are not around an outlet. The Charging Clip is an excellent idea that allows you to be environmentally friendly, all the while still using your technology.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Charging Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative charging devices that utilize alternative energy sources, such as human power or kinetic energy, to charge mobile devices.
2. Active Lifestyle Integration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that seamlessly integrate technology into active lifestyles, providing convenience and functionality without compromising mobility.
3. Sustainable Transportation Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design accessories that leverage sustainable transportation methods, like bicycles, to generate clean energy for powering electronic devices.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of human-powered and kinetic energy technologies in renewable energy solutions, expanding the range of sustainable power sources.
2. Tech Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tech accessories that cater to active individuals, leveraging their physical activities to generate power for charging electronic devices.
3. Smart Mobility - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate charging solutions into smart mobility devices, promoting eco-friendly transportation options by utilizing energy generated during movement.
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