PROJECT FREEDOM
PROJECT FREEDOM is a strategic vision for what "Wireless Charging System" needs to be over the next 1-5 years for the gamers.
PROJECT BRIEF
Building on the success of Logitech g’s leadership position in the evolution of wireless gaming gear, we need to establish a vision for our near-term and long-term goals for continuing to advancing play through wireless freedom and non-stop play.
PROBLEMS OF WIRELESS PRODUCTS
WIRELESS BUT NOT WIRELESS
Even with the wireless
battle-station setup, the
users need to plug in a
device to charge it.
GAMEPLAY INTERRUPTION
Users do not have good options when they run out of power during gameplay. Charging interrupts their play.
STATUS LEVEL MANAGEMENT
It's hard to check the battery status while playing games because there's no clear indication and notification.
TECHNOLOGIES OF
WIRELESS CHARGE
Qi CHARGE
Wireless power transfer using inductive charging coils. The system uses a charging pad and a compatible device.
POGO PIN CHARGE
A type of electrical connector mechanism for transferring data of charging. offering the same experience as Qi charge.
RF & IR POWER
Types of electronic amplifiers that convert low-power signals Into a higher power signal through the antenna of a transmitter.
COMPETITORS' WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
RAZER FIREFLY V2
Playing with a particular mouse on the mousepad. Charging and playing at the same time.
HYPER X CHARGEPLAY
Dual charger for Qi compatible devices. Charing multiple equipments at the same time.
CORSAIR MM1000 Qi
Charging the devices in the designated area. Retrofitting by plugging in a dongle.
LOGITECH G POWERPLAY
The solution for the barriers to high-performance wireless coming. Input lag, wireless disconnects, and dead batteries are now a thing of the past. User's mouse charges while they're at play and at rest.
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
INTUITIVE CHARGING PLACEMENT
Clear affordances that allow docking their gears quickly without worrying about misplacement
DECLUTTER AND REDUCE FOOTPRINT
A compact wireless charger that elegantly showcases the equipment and declutters their stations
CENTER OF
CONNECTIVITY
Scaling up to be the center of connectivity for all wireless gears for fearless gameplay
IDEATION
SKETCHES & PROTOTYPES
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G PUCK & G SKINS
In the "Now" term (1-2 years), Logitech G's wireless charging system charges the top 3 significant devices for the fear-free gameplay, gaming headset, mouse, and smartphone. Even in 1to2 years, Qi charging technology is the most reliable and compatible method to charge the devices. "G Skins" are swappable for charging each device by putting on "G Puck".
G PODIUM, SWAPPABLE BATTERY,
& G SKINS
In another "Near" term (2-3 years), the wireless charging system allows charging 1 swappable battery and another device at the same time. Disconnection of audio brings a huge fear of gameplay, even for wireless headsets. A swappable battery is being charged when the gamer is in the play. On the other side of podium, Qi charger provides to charge other devices when you need.
G ROUTER
"Next" term (3-5 years) is the vision of what the ultimate wireless charging solution should be. RF and IR power allow the users to charge their gaming devices in a 3D environment. When the devices are in a certain proximity of "G Router", it charges automatically and indicates the charging status.
