Over the weekend I read a very cool story about a recent patent that Apple filed for a potential Solar iPhone. Not a case, but the phone itself would have solar cells built into it! This is a great idea and who knows if it will happen but I like how they are thinking!
Here is the story from Gizmodo:
Apple patents come a dime a dozen, but these two seem both practical and implementable. The first outlines a solar powered iPod and the second details more specific gesture-based input methods, including scoops, nudges, and tilts.
The first patent, published last week, details a system in which an iPod draws power from solar cells covering the device. It includes a description on how constant voltage could be maintained even with the user's hand obstructing some of the cells and explains how the solar power could be used in conjunction with traditional batteries.
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