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echo: win95
to: Eric Oulashin
from: August Abolins
date: 2011-04-14 21:21:54
subject: wireless extension cord..

Eric Oulashin -> August Abolins said..

 >> http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/wec.shtml

 EO> ...Also, I wonder how the receiver is powered..?
 EO> Imagine the irony of having to use batteries in a receiver for
 EO> that - and then when said batteries die, you lose power?  Or
 EO> maybe the receiver plugs into a power outlet for power?  :P


There is technology being developed to "power" small devices
wirelessly.  I have read about successful field/lab trials at distances of
about 20 to 30 feet.  I believe that the no-contact battery chargers for
some phones use the basic technology.

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