Infinity Link

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Idea in Consumer Electronics

Introduction

In logistics and warehouse, ring scanners are essential for barcode and package scanning, yet their dependence on battery power poses significant challenges. Frequent battery swaps, especially in cold environments, disrupt workflows, increase costs, and decrease efficiency.


Problem

Logistics and warehouse workers wear ring scanners to scan barcode and packages. Warehouse Operations encounter significant hurdles with ring scanners utilized for inventory tracking. The recurring requirement for battery swaps, typically every 5-8 hours, disrupts seamless workflow, consuming precious time and hastening wear on battery contacts. Consequently, maintenance costs surge, compounded by the frequent acquisition of new batteries every 1-2 years. The challenges amplify in freezer environments within warehouses, where standard 8-hour batteries barely endure 1-2 hours due to the cold storage conditions. This necessitates incessant battery replacements, compelling personnel to exit the freezer, further disrupting workflow and diminishing overall efficiency. Moreover, the dependence on separate batteries introduces complexity, mandating meticulous charging practices to avert shortages in subsequent shifts, thus jeopardizing smooth operations. Addressing these multifaceted issues necessitates an innovative solution for achieving infinite scanner runtime, promising to streamline operations and elevate efficiency levels significantly.


Opportunity

We propose a groundbreaking solution – an Infinite Battery-life scanner using RF frequencies (2.4GHz/5.8GHz) charged wirelessly within a 10m range from a transmitter station. Imagine it similar to how WiFi functions, but instead of transmitting a WiFi signal, it transmits power.