The device could be used to power monitors and mobile devices, to name a few possible applications.
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The firm said it continuously monitors track, signalling, overhead power supply and other equipment for ageing and degradation.
Microwave ovens, cellphone chargers, DVD players, computer monitors and printers all silently consume power when they aren't in use.
LEDs on the case let you know how much extra juice is left, and the companion iON Intelligence app automatically redirects power when it's needed, and monitors usage to predict how long 'til your next charge.
The LED backlighting employed in all three new displays reduces the number and overall size of panel components for an attractive, slim form factor, while also minimizing power consumption when compared to previous CCFL panel monitors.
The RPi has since be used to power everything from home-made jukeboxes to baby monitors to miniature near-space crafts and digital weather-stations.
The system constantly monitors road conditions, throttle and steering input to determine which wheels should get power.
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To cut back on the carbon, Gartner recommends corporate techies take steps such as measuring power consumption and cutting back on spare servers and printers to tracking the way gear such as PCs and monitors are junked.
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