Innovations

Mobile phone charging locker

Code

PTC.10

Title

Mobile phone charging locker

Case study/reference

Wronski, R. (2015). Phone battery rental kiosks arrive at Union Station. Available: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-unionj-station-chargers-20150804-story.html. Last accessed 3rd July 2017.

Munson, T. (2012). Need Some Electronic Juice? New Charging Lockers At Disneyland Will Help You Out!. Available: http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/02/20/disneyland-phone-charging-lockers-new/. Last accessed 3rd July 2017.

Wright, R. (2015). Solar Powered Cell Phone Charging Stations are Just The Beginning. Available: http://www.wrightgrid.com/2015/04/23/solar-powered-cell-phone-charging-stations-are-just-the-beginning/#.WVp2D4iGOUk. Last accessed 3rd July 2017.

Charge Box. (2017). Available: http://www.chargebox.com/. Last accessed 3rd July 2017.

Recommendations for the design

These charge-stations should be easily accessible and more importantly easy to use.
It should have clear instructions so all members of the community are able to operate it with no trouble.
This service involves nearly all stakeholders who possess a mobile phone. However, it targets specifically people who use heavily their phone throughout the day and want to charge their phone safely during commute.
It should be placed in a location that stands out so people can be aware that this service is available.
There are companies who either sell or rent these machines. This innovation has a good chance of being successful but there is a good way to decrease the risk of investment by choosing to rent first and based on how well is accepted from the stakeholders then the option of purchase can be considered.
It should supports almost any device and multi-device charging.
The feasibility analysis should define the number of charge stations for each station and how many lockers each unit will have in order to serve in demand of busy times.
It should have clear instructions and in general should be easy to use.
Able to fully charge the device in 15 minutes

Recommendations for the implementation

Create a video explaining the project and the idea behind mobile phone charging locker

Brief description

The charge - before departure - lockers are designed to safely charge your mobile phone while you are waiting for the next train. Passengers can rent a locker for 15 minutes and store and fast charge their phones

Full description

In today’s fast-paced society having an immediate access to a mobile charging station is crucial. This innovation service allows all members of community to drop off their device for charging and feel confident that their property will be secure and charged reliably. It is easy to use and works just like a hotel safe. This is concept can be applied to all stations for convenience of the public and can be available 24/7. This can also be combined with snack machines or if positioned near a kiosk, promoting a small consumption.

CIPTEC score

2.5