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Time Your Power
Apparently the reason why I ruined my camera battery in a short period of time was because I over charged it every time I plugged it on. I used to leave it charging for almost a day or because of my forgetfulness. This is why I resonate with designs like the Dialug that integrate a timer into the socket. So for gadgets that need 2-3 hours of charging, the timer automatically turns off the power supply once the time is up.
As the designers explains, “Turn it counter-clockwise to power sign to set for regular use and clockwise to set timer for gadgets that need only limited time of power.”
Dialug is a 2011 iF concept design entry.
Designers: DanBee Lee, JangSoo Kim, KyoYeon Kim & WooRi Kim
30 Comments »
jiff says
Clever design..
Maryline says
I like the idea and the design. It does address the issue of electronics that are plugged in and utilizing energy, but not in use.
som yong gui says
seen it already dood
Jimmy C says
Besides problems that everyone always complain about just because they like to complain (complaints I will not make because I really like this design) I’m worried about what this will do to the cord. If the cord winds too much, the camera might fall off the table.
tryner says
Great idea
Verga Imidia says
This idéa sucks. Try plugging in a few different devices to the charger without putting the plug in the wall. Many of them will destroy ther batteries when not plugged in.
gluten free gift says
I can see the issue of the cord twisting with time, but most cords for chargers are fine and unlikely to flip your gadget.
It is lovely to look at – and a good start. Ideally plugs would be designed to turn on timers too – and would not drain power once charged.
Hunter says
A) Most devices now have batteries that don’t overcharge.
B) (as has already been said) Twisting the cord repetitively in such a way will cause the device to move, perhaps off the table on which it sits.
C) None of the rechargeable devices I own (tablet, phone, laptop, electric razor, etc.) are able to tell me the time required to fully charge them.
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