귀트영 20101028 뉴스 스크립트

Vibration packs aim to replace batteries for gadgets

A Japanese electronics firm has shown off a generator that could replace standard batteries.
The Vibration Energy Cell batteries deliver power after a vigorous shake.
Brother Industries, better known for its line of printers, claims the devices could be used in place of AA or AAA batteries for some applications.
At an event in Tokyo, the firm showed the device powering a TV remote control, a remote switch for a lamp and an LED torch.
The mechanism works similarly to that of a bicycle light dynamo, only in this instance movement from a few shakes provides the energy to power.
"Our Vibration Energy Cells generate electricity using a coil, a magnet, and condenser that charges electricity. These are all embedded in the battery," a Brother spokesman said.
"Because of its low output this type of cell is designed to be used for things such as TV remote controls and LED devices, which consume low power and do not consume electrical power continuously."
The idea behind the technology is to remove the need for toxic rechargeable batteries and other disposable batteries that can harm the environment, said the company.
So far, two of the AA sized prototypes developed produce a voltage of 3.2V or lower, which is just enough to charge low power consumption device such as TV remote controls.
Other researchers are also working on motion-generated and alternative power for gadgets and electronics in the hope of making them self-sufficient.

[원문 : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10711202 ]

* gadget : 도구, 장치
* show off : 으시대다, 자랑하다, 과시하다
* vigorous : 활발한, 건강한
* torch : 손전등(=flash light)
* dynamo : 발전기(=generator, more specific meaning)
* toxic : 유독성의
* disposable : 일회용의(~ chopstick)
   dispose : get rid of something
   disposal : n. 처리, 처분
   at somebodys disposal : ~가 원하는 대로 쓸 수 있는