Thread: Spies can run small devices on body heat. What about eBooks?
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Old 09-19-2007, 07:56 AM   #2
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I hope so! But ABC may have overstated the possibilities. I saw this article last month that gives some info which seems a bit more down to earth...
http://www.computerworld.com/action/...icleId=9033303
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the technology is not currently a viable option to power mobile devices, although it does have some battery charging capabilities.

"The problem is the human body is not sufficient to power mobile phones at present," said Spies. "Perhaps in the future this might be a feasible vision."
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