Bluetooth Headphones, no need cord anymore
Helios Bluetooth solar-powered headphones aim to cut the cord for good
We first came across the idea of solar-powered Bluetooth headphones back in 2009. Five years later, the proliferation of Bluetooth LE and the capability of today's solar cells has given London-based startup Exod the tools needed to turn the concept into reality. With its Helios headphones, the company is dangling the prospect of a dangle-free listening experience in front of mobile music lovers.
The origin of the project
Helios, a wireless headset (bluetooth connected) is conceived with a solar panel mounted on the top face in order to recharge its internal battery whilst being exposed to natural light. It is not possible to extract the collected energy to recharge an external device. The power is drawn from natural light through a solar cell located at the top of the headset that recharges the internal battery to serve as power for the headset. There is also a possibility to recharge through an AC outlet.
The product uses natural light and a non polluting process to recharge its internal battery though a photovoltaic film located on top of the headset providing the necessary energy for the Bluetooth technology to operate while always having the possibility to recharge the device using a cable through a micro usb port.This project is patented.
Product description
The product uses natural light and a non polluting process to recharge its internal battery though a photovoltaic film located on top of the headset providing the necessary energy for the Bluetooth technology to operate while always having the possibility to recharge the device using a cable through a micro usb port.
Summary of the invention :
Wireless technology brings great comfort of mobility and freedom. Unfortunately, like any other mobile technology, it craves large amounts of energy. We wanted to create a practical, environmentally conscious nomad headset, in accordance with our ethics and our vision of tomorrow. We imagined a hybrid headset, carrying a photovoltaic film which captures the sun’s energy. This electrical intake covers most of the energetic needs of the headset, even when the sky is cloudy. These solar cells are an unlimited source of clean and free energy.
Helios will be available in wood color, black with mat or glossy finish and carbon. Exod is looking to raise £50,000 (US$78,500) through its Kickstarter campaign, with early pledges of £100 (US$157) still available at the time of writing. Shipping is slated for July 2015 if all goes to plan.
Source: Exod
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