“The startup, Splashpower, has developed a prototype electromagnetic chip that can be embedded in any device that requires charging such as a PDA or cell phone. The second component of the product, which Splashpower is in the process of shopping around to manufacturers, is a pad that can be laid anywhere.
The pad needs a power outlet to work, but it eliminates the necessity of custom cradles and cables to charge multiple devices. Any device with the Splashpower chip can be charged on the pad.”