Nokia files a patent for a concept for a foldable battery for wearable devices
The flexible devices are one of the most exciting concepts that we are eager to see in the near future. In some reason, when we speak about bendable smartphones the main focus is on the flexible screens. Manufacturers and specialized companies in the tech world are working hard to develop breakthrough technologies for bendable screens that will be unbreakable and highly convenient for users. LG has already shed a light on its progress on the topic with the new generation OLED display that we have seen on big tech exhibitions. The first smartphones with curved displays are already officially part of the mobile world – Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex, but they are still far away from the main idea behind the concept for flexible devices.
The bendable unbreakable screens are only a little part of the concept for the flexible devices. One of the main features needed for a full-working smartphone is a bendable or foldable battery. Nokia is one of the companies working on developing a technology for foldable battery and it has already filed a patent for its first achievements on this topic. The battery by Nokia is purposed for new generation smartwatches and wearable devices. The future of the foldable cells will provide possibilities for creating of asymmetrical battery for slimmer and smaller devices with abundance of capabilities. The integration of foldable cells is expected to grow beyond their usage in the wearable device and smartphones.
The boldest dreams for the smartphones of the near future reveal small devices that can expand in size and bring a higher level of convenience for users. What are your expectations and ideas about the bendable devices and their usage in the everyday life? The development of last-longing reliable foldable battery is a huge step forward toward the bendable devices.
“Even though the internal components are becoming smaller and smaller, batteries generally lag behind other technological advancements, consistently consuming a large portion of the portable electronic device.
‘In current portable electronic devices, to have a curved and aesthetically pleasing form factor, space is generally wasted between the battery and a case making the portable electronic device seem larger and a result may be less appealing,’
‘Additionally, there may also be wasted space between the internal components and the case and/or between certain internal components.’”-Nokia patent application
Source: European Patent Office
