Xiaomi has always stood out for its far-sighted vision and its commitment to finding sustainable and efficient solutions, even when it comes to wearable electronic devices. The company's new solution, the result of intense research and development, aims to revolutionize the wearable sector, offering a green alternative to traditional cable charging. As? Through mini photovoltaic panels.
Xiaomi charges wearable devices with solar energy
Xiaomi is not entirely new to photovoltaic panel technology, even if the application shown in this patent is new and unexpected. The idea is to harness solar energy to power smartwatches, fitness Tracker and other wearable gadgets, but Xiaomi was able to take on the challenge and take it to a higher level. The illustrations of the patents reveal the operating principle of this technology which promises to solve one of the most long-standing problems of compact devices: the limited battery life.
The solution proposed by Xiaomi is based on the use of an innovative "hub" capable of concentrate the sun's rays on a photocell, maximizing efficiency without compromising the small size of the devices. This approach brings to mind the magnifying glasses used by ancient scholars to focus sunlight and light fire, but in a modern and refined technological guise.
The smart ring shown in the patent illustration perfectly embodies this philosophy: equipped with a mini panel PV (and not a solar panel!) and one lens to collect sunlight at a precise point, it represents a perfect combination of design and functionality.
All that remains is to wait for the arrival on the market of the first devices equipped with this revolutionary solar charging technology. For the moment let's be satisfied with Xiaomi Mi Band 9 just released. Xiaomi once again confirms itself as a point of reference in the global technological panorama, ready to pave the way towards a more sustainable and efficient future.
