AMPL: a smart and comfortable backpack for geeks Bashny.Net

On Geektimes recent discussion about what should be a backpack for IT specialist. It is clear that the backpack should be comfortable and practical, in addition, a backpack for the boom and must be geek. At CES 2015 was presented just such geek, backpack, which is able to monitor the state of charge gadgets, informing the owner on the battery recharge devices.

Called a backpack AMPL , it protects your device from bumps and bruises, which developers should consider the availability of special covers, pockets of different formats. Waterproof material, so that no rain or snow will not threaten the health of devices.

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Key features backpack

AMPL can be called smart-backpack, because, in addition to charging gadgets, it also transmits data about the state of the battery level of each stored within the device. The data is transmitted wirelessly to Bluetooth LE 4.0 on a smartphone or tablet. If the smartphone itself discharged, the battery charge level can be viewed on a special LED-display.

Once the device is placed inside the backpack compartment of its format, immediately begin updating the battery. In addition, the device can be connected directly to the smart battery AMPL. Total available connection for 6 different devices.



Developers should consider the possibility of placing several smart batteries, with each container (5000mAh) enough to recharge the battery of the smartphone 2-3 (comes bundled with only one smart battery, the other is required to re-buy). If necessary, you can purchase the developers capacious battery (15000mAh) to recharge the notebook (laptop - a compartment).



As for the batteries can be recharged from any outlet to be connected with only one cord, which distributes power to all the batteries.



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Notifications for the forgetful

Application for AMPL shows not only the charge placed inside the backpack gadgets, but also prevents the owner if a backpack left somewhere (in the cafe car, on a bench in the park, etc.). If a person has departed from a backpack to a certain time on a smartphone comes notified.



Ergonomics

The authors of the project for a long time worked on the design of the backpack, trying to create an optimal structure, ideal for wearing gadgets inside.



After backpack boom must not only protect the gadgets, the device should be easily placed inside, and accrue. Laptop, smartphone, tablet - it all fits easily in a backpack, and goes without any problems if necessary.



Price and order

Now developers are still raising money to start production in the backpack. Fundraising is conducted on Indiegogo , and the campaign is already fully funded, despite the fact that remained until the end of 23 days.

The full price of the basic set of $ 299 (pre-order Indiegogo available for 249 US dollars). Kit with battery for the laptop and a spare battery for smart smartphone will cost US $ 537 (pre-order Indiegogo can be issued for $ 399).

In Russia pre-orders can be issued online Medgadgets .

Source: geektimes.ru/company/medgadgets/blog/245626/