This amazing speaker design uses glass instead of wires

Date:
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:50:07 +0000

Description:
Prototype wire-free hi-fi system from Zytronic and Pilkington uses electrically conductive glass to power components

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Were now well used to the idea of cable-free audio thanks to tech like Bluetooth, but a new concept hi-fi system is aiming to take the idea of a wireless speaker to a whole whole new level.

TheElectroglaZis a speaker unit centered around a pane of glass. While see-through hi-fi is nothing new check out SonysLSPX-S3 this transparent unit has a further trick up its sleeve.

Itutilizes a unique new electrically conductive glass which acts as the wires to the different parts, effectively. Power is passed through the pane, allowing the components to look like theyre floating within the see-through panel, with no other cables between them.

Electricity passes through theElectroglaZvia a hidden connection around its perimeter and conductive glass lamination, eventually reaching the speakers and the systems touchscreen LCD display.

A further layer of glass is laminated to the front to create a touch
interface with playback buttons using a proprietary Project Capacitive (PCap) Technology.

The transparent sound system is a collaboration between touch screen specialists Zytronic and UK-based glassmanufacturersPilkingtonand is set to
be shown off to the public at next months ISE 2023 AV expo in Barcelona.

According toZytronic, only low voltages can be transmittedthrough the glass, but that still appears to be enough to power the systems screen, Bluetooth speakers and playback control interface. (Image credit: Zytronic) Analysis: Concept sound system has us peering through the looking glass of what may be possible

While theElectroglaZ may not look like the prettiest of hi-fi systems that weve seen, its ground-breaking tech and the future it points to definitely
has us excited.

Zytronicsays it's already incorporated thetransparent power conduction system into a series of other concept devices includinga glass coffee table capable of juicing upmobile phones and tablets via inbuilt induction charging, and a transparent huddle meeting room panel with video camera and LCD display powered through the glass.

Theres clearly plenty of aesthetic benefits to be had from the tech that were previously unachievable were throwing out the idea of an all-glass soundbar as a living room centerpiece but theres also important practical benefits that could stem from this breakthrough.

With the system seemingly able to work through very thin glass,Zytronicand Pilkingtons tech could make a world of difference to smart eyewear and VR glasses, potentially allowing for HUD-style displays to be powered more
easily and discreetly.



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