Showa Aircraft shows off contactless charging system, world back...

Courtesy Engadget  Thu, 07/16/2009 - 17:50

We've been hearing about true contactless charging systems for some time now (as opposed to simple wireless chargers like the Pre Touchstone ), but it looks like Japan's Showa Aircraft is among the first to actually show off the real deal in action.

Like some of those other proposed systems, Showa's rig uses an electromagnetic induction method, which lets it charge or power devices up to one meter apart, although it apparently works best at distances...

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