Nokia today unveiled a concept phone that charges the battery using body heat, designed to cut down on excess power consumption and make traditional docks and cables
unnecessary.
unnecessary.
Developed by London-based designer Patrick Hyland, the "E-Cu" phone features a heat-conducive copper back panel that feeds heat energy into a thermogenerator, hidden under the cover.
The handset is powered from body heat generated in the hand, or a pocket, and can be placed on top of a radiator for a quick battery refill.
Earlier this year, Nokia, which has demonstrated an interest in alternative battery-charging systems, patented a way to recharge phone batteries with movement, similar to methods found in high-end mechanical watches.
In July, the company introduced another concept phone which uses kinetic energy to physically "stand up," alerting users of incoming calls, messages and emails.
Other companies have also explored developing green technology to power their handsets. Samsung released the Blue Earth device, an eco-friendly smartphone made from recycled plastics and feature solar panels on the back.
The new phone would cut the amount of power needed to operate the charger as well as the "vampire energy" that the device draws from being plugged in all day. With statistics showing that 51,000 tons of redundant chargers and 13.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions are generated each year from phone charging, concept phones like these would also reduce the amount of wasted chargers and the carbon footprint required to dispose of them.
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