Researchers Pull Off Power over WiFi
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A security camera is power via Wifi. Could Wifi power the Internet of Things?
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It's definitely a good start, though probably still a ways off from practical use. One picture every 35 mins probably isn't that useful. I also wonder, how long would it have to wait before it had enough power to transmit that one image back to a WiFi AP?
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@Dashrender said:
It's definitely a good start, though probably still a ways off from practical use. One picture every 35 mins probably isn't that useful. I also wonder, how long would it have to wait before it had enough power to transmit that one image back to a WiFi AP?
It sounds like you're missing the forest with all those trees in the way
The reality of beamed power is not necessarily a panacea, but a step in that direction. Being able to transmit power from inhospitable regions to hospitable ones makes power become no longer a significant survival need (all other variables being constant). We are a long way from that point, but having something like this go from theoretical to practical is a huge step forward. -
LOL did you miss the first five words?
"It's definitely a good start"You're right, It's definitely a good start and awesome to see it OFF the drawing board and into real life.
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@Dashrender said:
LOL did you miss the first five words?
"It's definitely a good start"You're right, It's definitely a good start and awesome to see it OFF the drawing board and into real life.
Yeah, probably. I blame the lack of coffee. Of course I don't drink coffee, but then I can always blame things on it then
