Talk about innovation! A Nokia patent
popped up today, describing a bending, twisting flexible battery that
looks like a Swiss roll (more like Finnish roll). As you probably
guessed, the battery is fit for devices that bend and twist in all
directions, while maintaining their integrity. And, although having a
super-flexible smartphone or tablet doesn't make very much sense
(apart from a better fit inside the pocket), this battery could make
a whole new breed of device designs possible.
So, how does the magic work? The
battery apparatus consists of a single battery ribbon that's spread
in two blocks - the anode and cathode, connected with an
interconnecting portion in-between. The ribbon is encased in vacuum
packaging with its middle connecting portion configured to contact a
first side of the interconnecting portion, and a second opposite side
of the interconnecting portion.
Nokia envisions its flexible battery in
all kinds of portable electronic devices, including "mobile
phone, a gaming device, a music player, a notebook computer, or a
personal digital assistant." Wearables aren't mentioned, but
think of the smart wristbands and rings that will be possible thanks
to miniature processors, flexible batteries and displays. As Nokia
transitions its business to research, development and patent
licensing, we will be seeing ever more intriguing works. In the
meantime, other technological companies, such as LG and Samsung, are
working to perfect their own solutions as well.
source: Pattera
via Nokia
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