RE: Wireless Charging in European McDonald’s Restaurants

sleuz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:38:50 GMT

There is actually a large number of so called McCafés in Europe (~ 1,400 restaurants in total) providing a “café-like experience” for their customers.

It´s big in Australia/New Zealand and it is growing in Europe ever since the first one got opened.

For manufacturers and Wireless Power itself this is another great opportunity introducing this technology to people.

Rather than that I would love to see more independent manufacturers of furniture in this area, so any store owner could equip his shop with its own wireless power integrated desk, cupboard, etc.

I guess we have to wait and see what the market and consumers are going to do with it.

I would definitely charge my phone whilst I am having a nice chunky Big Mac just to smear my touch display with my greasy fingers afterwards. ;D

Simon

RE: Wireless Charging in European McDonald’s Restaurants

DAB — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:25:50 GMT

I could see this approach working if they adopt a Cafe' type atmosphere and encourage patrons to sit and talk with leisure.

It would probably not work in the US as there are too many kids running and screaming. Plus the emphasis is more on volume flow.

That said, I could see it working in the more quiet local bar scene, bookstores and libraries.

Just my opinion,

DAB