Cover up to power up.Global Solar has developed what it terms as the world's first solar jacket, the ScotteVest system, that combines a wearable, fleece-lined jacket with flexible solar panels. The concept has been in development for some time (see Armada An earlier brand name for laptop computers from Compaq. The line was noted for its quality and innovative features. International issue 6/2003), and the finished product provides power to most USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. compatible devices either while wearing the vest or with the panels removed. The panels charge a small battery with a USB connection--the battery then powering the user's PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , cell phone (handy) or other device. Typical charge time in direct sunlight sunlight the actinic rays of direct sunlight are known to have disinfectant properties, to be instrumental in the production of vitamin D in the skin and to be the trigger mechanism in photosensitive dermatitis, squamous cell carcinoma of the eye in cattle and of the vulva in sheep ranges from two to three hours, although direct sunlight is not required to charge the system. |
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