Mobile devices - One charger for all (2011 it starts )

[kaptain_zero]

What I don't understand, now that induction charging is becoming more common place, is the fact that they didn't just go that route. I could then purchase a single charging pad and toss *any* mobile device onto it for recharging. All that would be needed is a small mobile version of the induction charger for auto use. Device manufacturers could then ditch the connection socket for charging and the related charger/cable, saving those costs for adding other features and no charger need be included with each device.

Regards

Kaptain "No money hungry manufacturer will allow themselves to be harassed by consumers using devious tactics like logic and common sense." Zero

[Kiriakos-GR]

Well, after the new plug , what comes next are the universal battery charger for Li-ion.

I just got one for just 2.50$ plus shipping ( 1.80 EUR ) , it will work for my Sanyo HD1010 camera battery,
plus for my mobile phone battery.
 
I will test it in two weeks ..

Check the video ..  









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What I don't understand, now that induction charging is becoming more common place, is the fact that they didn't just go that route. I could then purchase a single charging pad and toss *any* mobile device onto it for recharging. All that would be needed is a small mobile version of the induction charger for auto use. Device manufacturers could then ditch the connection socket for charging and the related charger/cable, saving those costs for adding other features and no charger need be included with each device.

Regards

Kaptain "No money hungry manufacturer will allow themselves to be harassed by consumers using devious tactics like logic and common sense." Zero

Efficiency would go really down with those chargers. It's small power, but billions phones wasting each 1W power mean GW power wasted...

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inductive_charging#Disadvantages

So far, with a lot of extra electronics its approaching 86%, but you can easily exceed 95% with SMPS and a cable, for very less cost, so easily applied to every design, particularly if the inductive electronics adds size and weight to a device like a cellphone.

What I don't understand, now that induction charging is becoming more common place, is the fact that they didn't just go that route. I could then purchase a single charging pad and toss *any* mobile device onto it for recharging. All that would be needed is a small mobile version of the induction charger for auto use. Device manufacturers could then ditch the connection socket for charging and the related charger/cable, saving those costs for adding other features and no charger need be included with each device.

Regards

Kaptain "No money hungry manufacturer will allow themselves to be harassed by consumers using devious tactics like logic and common sense." Zero

Efficiency would go really down with those chargers. It's small power, but billions phones wasting each 1W power mean GW power wasted...

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Micro-USB (or mini-USB) was already a de-facto standard for some manufacturers, so that made it a logical choice. I think the micro-USB stanard was proposed by a bunch of manufacturers, and adopted by the EU. No cellphone manufacturer offers inductive charging as standard, as far as I know.

[Kiriakos-GR]

USB belongs to the world of computing     ,
and this sector had feel first the need ,
so to create an compatible standard about connectivity.

There is no need to say how happy I am, that by the same USB cable ,
I can connect on my computer  my HP iPAQ rx5915  (PDA - GPS) and  my portable hard drive (mini USB).

The next group that needs to find common ground about USB connectivity ( that includes data transfer and charging)
are the manufacturers of the digital  photo & video cameras.