Seiko Epson and Murata working on wireless power transmission

Charging adapters and charging cables are a staple of any tech-geek’s gear-bag (and anyone with an electronic gadget of their own). It’s an accepted fact that adding more electronic gizmos to our lives means adding more clutter in the way of charging cables and adapters. Well, Seiko Epson and Murata are working to change that fact of life.

The duo have announced plans to use wireless power transmission to essentially charge devices through the air. Using the principles of electromagnetic induction, Seiko Epson and Murata will be “jointly [developing] a non-contact quick charging system.”

Seiko Epson will be responsible for manufacturing the “transmitting side, or primary side,” and Murata “will be involved in the production of the rechargeable Li-ion.” Together, the two companies are aiming for their wireless charging technology to fully charge a device “in about 10 to 15 minutes in a non-contact manner.”

We’re anxiously awaiting the day when charging cables will be a relic of days past. Imagine, as soon as you get close to the base station, your mobile phone will charge as it sits in your pocket. Now that’s technological advancement.

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