We use AA-sized batteries for the gadgets that we use pretty much every day, including digital cameras, a variety of toys and other tools. And we should also admit that today there are a lot more USB powered gadgets than there are standard battery powered toys. But can USB and AA exist side-by-side? What if there was an option to have an AA battery that will allow you to power your compatible gadgets via USB port?
From the first sight the Continuance Battery developed by Haimo Bao, Hailong Piao, Yuancheng Liu and Xiameng Hu looks like an ordinary AA battery. However, this isn’t so ordinary after all, but an earth friendly rechargeable battery concept. With a closer look you will see a USB port on the side of the battery. The USB port gives you an opportunity to recharge them and power up gadgets that only take a USB plug, such as the iPhone or any other smartphone on the market.
One of the main advantages of the Continuance Battery concept is easy to caryy around all the time: just put it in my glove compartment or purse and always have an extra bit of juice when you need it.
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