Monday, October 7, 2013

pump, Pump, PUMP it UP!!


Mipwr is a company focused on sustainable technology. Their mission is centered on emergency, lifesaving devices, to make innovative products that people cannot live without and affordable for everyone to own. They have taken the principal of electromagnetic induction and applied it to powering cellular devices as a hybrid power source used for emergencies.

Witnessing the aftermath of power outages from recent natural disasters, the team at Mipwr thought about taking existing technology and making it small enough to fit inside a cell phone case, creating an alternative energy source that could power a mobile device to allow users to send out a message or phone call when they need it the most.

With the help of a prototyping company and trial and error, a prototype was created that fit the vision. These devices are created for various lifestyles and occurrences such as natural disasters, boaters, teens, active business persons and in emergency kits.

A triple threat, the Mipwr Dynamo is a protective case, back-up battery and hybrid charger in one. It contains a 400 mA battery and a concealed push lever. A switch on the side of the case releases the small lever where it can be gripped comfortably. Electricity is generated to charge the internal battery when the lever is activated by pushing. When charging is done, the lever can be locked back into place. For every minute of “pumping” the push lever, 30 seconds of talk or text time is produced. This allows users to make a distress call or simply let someone know that they are alright!

The Mipwr Dynamo design team says inspiration to build their phone charger came from seeing reports of people struggling to find power following Hurricane Katrina. The Mipwr Dynamo is intended mainly for situations in which electricity is scare; for instance during a camping trip or a natural disaster. The device also includes a port for a micro-USB connection that can recharge your phone and the Mipwr simultaneously that when fully charged provides power for two hours of talking or texting.

The developers have working prototypes for the iPhone 4/4S. They have launched a campaign on KickStarter, a company that allows users of their site to pledge funds to support creative projects to raise funds, to finalize a model for the iPhone 5/5S and begin mass production. The company’s plans are to ship the first batch of phone chargers in Feb. 2014.

by: Jessica Wiggins

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