Innovation of Solar Powered Cell Phone

This document discusses the innovation of solar powered cell phone and its implementation in Microsoft Corporation. It provides a framework for the innovation, identifies gaps and areas for improvement.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
1. Innovation development framework that can be used in Microsoft in terms of innovation........2
1.1 Description of the framework....................................................................................................3
1.2 Justification on critical elements...............................................................................................5
1.3 Apply the framework in Microsoft Corporation........................................................................6
1.4 Identified gaps.......................................................................................................................7
1.5 Areas required improvement.................................................................................................8
1.6 Development of a plan to address the area of weaknesses....................................................9
1.7 Recommendation to address areas of weaknesses value.....................................................10
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................13

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Introduction
In this new technical era different innovations are being inventing globally. The main
purpose of implementing such invention is to obtain commercial revenue and competitive
advantages in the market. There are many business organizations which offer solar powered cell
phone to the customers. Microsoft Corporation which is a well known multinational technology
company headquartered in Redmond, Washington United States. Microsoft Corporation has
reengineered their service and innovation in a wide range to ensure that decades old cash in
terms of office windows etc as a part of technology based future.
In order to give huge level competition to other similar organization the needs to focus on
innovating solar power cell phone to restrict the usage of non renewable resources like coal,
natural gas, fossil fuel etc. The product that is selected for such innovation is Nokia Lumia 535.
The solar mobile phones will reduce the usage of electricity. Technology converts everything
much innovative but at the same time it increases the process complexity. This report depicts an
innovation framework along with a detail description. The framework developed in the below
section is recommended to apply in Microsoft Corporation. However, certain gaps are also being
identified in this report which requires further improvements and innovation.
1. Innovation development framework that can be used in Microsoft in terms
of innovation
The touch screen smart phone model that has been selected for this innovation is
Microsoft Corporation’s Nokia Lumia 535. This model has all smart phones feature but the
device is facing massive maintenance cost and competition from other similar companies. Apple

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Inc is also recently focused on developing a solar powered cell phone these days therefore, in
order to compete other similar companies Microsoft Corporation is also require to design and
develop solar powered cell phone. The solar powered cell phone will reduce the maintenance
cost. The other internal Operating System is also required to be changed by the company so that t
can support the solar panel and other systematic applications in details.
The solar powered cell phone battery charger is referred to as a device used for avoiding
suing power sources for charging. These devices are very easy to use and do not require any
additional attention. In order to collect the external sunlight the charged hold a solar panel. The
solar panel will be used to convert the solar light into electrical energy. The leading advantage of
using a solar power battery charger is that even in the cloudy whether when clear sun light will
not be available theses can be used successfully. Theses batteries can be charges if they are taken
to the direct sun light. The solar phone chargers can be stored much easily. Theses chargers can
also be for other devices.
1.1 Description of the framework
The framework designed in the above section is comprises of different elements such as
DC boost circuit, solar panel, USB port battery backup, mobile phone and Diode. Each of these
elements is required to be connected all together to implement the solar powered cell phone for
Microsoft Corporation. In these devices external chargers will be used to store sun light. The
solar panel is used to convert the solar energy into electrical energy.

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Figure 1: Innovation framework for innovating solar powered cell phones
(Source: Created by author)
The DC boost circuits are connected to the solar panels that help to increase the DC
voltage. The combination of the solar panel and the DC boost are directly connected to the
battery backup and USB port that generated heat. The UBS port can be externally used to change
the mobile phone on the other hand, THE NOKIA Lumia will be refurnished with a solar panel,
solar powered battery and solar powered screen. Theses will collectively improve the quality of
the smart mobile phones by giving Microsoft Corporation competitive advantages and
commercial benefits as well.

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1.2 Justification on critical elements
The different elements those are going to be implemented in this innovation include
working solar cell, solar powered batteries; solar powered screen for phones, solar energy based
mobile phones. Each of these elements are requires to be integrated together to implement the
innovative solar powered cell phones. The customers of this cell phone will need not to carry any
external charger. Instead of external charger the solar cell can be charged from the solar power
directly. These days the use of solar power energy is widely replacing by electricity which is
costlier than any other. However, the solar cell phone is also devices which can convert the solar
light into direct photovoltaic effects. The photovoltaic effect is referred to as an electrical current
creation over a material after exposure into light. The justifications of these elements are
elaborated in the below section:
Solar cell in Nokia Lumia: Instead of normal cell phone batteries for this particular
device the Microsoft authority has to use solar powered batteries. These kinds of batteries do not
require any electric supply or external charger direct sun light can charge up theses batteries. The
small photovoltaic cells as well as modules are generally displayed in the large frames that are
directed to the sunlight. The materials used in these cell phones are silicon semiconductors. The
semiconductors can absorb direct sunlight and convert that into electric power.
Solar powered screen: Instead of putting a weird looking solar panel at back of the cell
phone, the solar powered screen can be used to manufacture the design. The screens are designed
in such a way so that no users will come to know that there will be a solar pane inside the phone.
The solar powered screen can also absorb sunlight directly without any mediator. The world’s
first solar power cell phone was invented in the year of 2007 in chine but due to high
maintenance cost theses products become obsolete now a days. Theses phones do not require any

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external chargers and as a result any time theses phones can be used by the users pro actively.
Apple Inc is also on the pathway of inventing such solar powered cell phones these days.
Solar powered mobile phone charger: The solar powered mobile phone charger is
complied of 27 silicon solar panels those can be arranged on a similar way. A battery that is
supported by solar energy can charge twice and an i-pad in just for four hours. In order to keep
the environment completely balanced, most of the large business organizations are also giving
their focus on implementing innovative products using renewable energies instead of non
renewable energy like solar light.
1.3 Apply the framework in Microsoft Corporation
The above mentioned framework is needed to be used by Microsoft Corporation for their
Nokia Lumia 535. The other features expected to be available for this model are video calling,
enabled GPS radio as well. The other offers that are expecting from the device are effective web
access, social networking, WI FI for 3G and 4G and also enables GPS radio. The model needs to
be refurbished with a solar powered internal battery and a solar powered screen. There will be a
solar panel inside the phone which cannot be seen by the customer. Without electrical charge
cost only from the sun light theses devices will be operated. Besides internal solar charger
external solar powered battery chargers are also needs to be available for this devices so that the
users can used these chargers even in the cloudy weather also.
1.4 Identified gaps
Solar cells have the potential to provide a better technology towards the human
civilization. Thus in order to improve the working of cell phones manufactured by Microsoft
they have decided to have effective solution. The organization has come up with the idea of

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implementing solar cell phones that will provide better benefits towards the customers. However
while implementing this technology Microsoft has found several gaps in their technology. This
error is preventing the organization to develop an effective system. One of the major gap that is
being faced by the earlier sets of Microsoft is the problem with charging. It is observed that in
each and every model Microsoft the energy used to get drained quickly. This affected the
working of the cell phones. This leads to ineffective performance of the devices. The main
advantage that will provided with the use of solar cell phone is that there is no need to have
electricity or any other devices for the purpose of charging.
This will help in saving the money that is spent over maintaining the cell phones and used
for charging the devices. With the implementation of this technology within the existing devices
of Microsoft it will become easy to manage the battery. The user will be able to charge their
devices by using solar panel. With the implementation of solar panel it will become easy to
charge the device as there is no need to have sunlight. The solar panel will store the energy and
will provide the charge towards the phone. The use of solar energy will help in ensuring better
profits towards the organization and the people using this device. The major disadvantage that is
faced with the Lumia 535 was related to battery. The battery capacity offered with this model is
11905mAh that is very low for any type of smart phone. With the excessive use of smart phone it
is observed that people uses these smart phones for performing day to day activities.
Thus it becomes important to ensure that efficient battery is being provided to each
device. With implementation of solar powered cell the battery configuration will also get
enhanced this will improve the performance of the phones. There are several application present
within the lumia 535 that leads to draining off the charges without lasting even for a full day.

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There is a high need of developing solar energy for the purpose of generating sufficient solar
powers for the devices.
1.5 Areas required improvement
The main objective of Microsoft organization is to develop a better application that will
enhance the battery capability within the smart phones offered by this organization. The main
area that is needed to be improved is the battery configuration. Once the battery gets updated it
will become easy for the organization to maintain their cell phones. Battery configuration has
affected the sales rate of Microsoft hugely and thus it is important to come up with a technology
that will enhance the working of these devices. While implementing this technology the
organization needs to focus on the battery configuration along with the processor speed.
Once the processor gets better enhancement it becomes easy to manage the working.
Moreover while re-modifying the model it is also needed to have a high resolution screen that
will provide a better dimensions towards the users. The screen offered by Lumia 535 is not vivid
and does not provide a clear screen. Thus this area needs to be focused at the time of re-
modifying the cellular phone. Moreover with the growing technology and demand in the market
it is important to work quickly and effectively. Thus there is a high need of having an effective
data speed. However the product does not offers 4G connection that leads to poor connectivity.
Apart from this the major disadvantages that is observed with the implementation of solar
powered cell is the excessive cots that comes along with the initial purchase of solar energies. In
addition to this the organization also faces huge issue regarding the storage of this solar energy.
The solar panel uses a lot of space for storing the resource that will affect the implementation

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process. However while implementing this technology the organization needs to focus on the
pollution related to concerns.
1.6 Development of a plan to address the area of weaknesses
The main reason behind refurbishing the existing version of Lumia 535 is that there was
several issues faced with the weak processor and battery. The device provided a weak battery
configuration that lead to draining of battery faster than the usual. The basic model of Microsoft
offers better processor along with a low battery configuration. This is the main reason behind
implementing solar energy within the device. It is considered that with the implementation of
solar energy within the cell phone it will become easy to maximize the battery life of this device.
However the main aim behind implementing solar cellular phone is to enhance the battery life.
With the enhanced battery life it will attract maximum number of users. The newly developed
system will be capable of meeting all the demands of customers. This will ensure better profit
towards the organization as it is expected that with the implementation of this technology the
revenue will increase.
After the organization is ready to launch their product in market it becomes essential to
implement a proper plan that will help in achieving better benefits. Thus it becomes important
for the organization to work according to the plan so that it ensures achieving the results within
less time. This will help in managing the work and people effectively. The refurbishment of this
product is done in order to achieve major benefits and to draw maximum number of customers.
With overcoming the drawbacks it will become easy to re launch the product. With a preplanned
project it will become easy to develop an effective product that will help in forecasting the new
system. It is important for the organization to describe the major benefits offered with the new
technology so that it can attract maximum number of people.

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There is a high need to develop a product that will test each phase from initial stage and
will consider errors effectively. The system will be able to offer a remedy for overcoming the
error at initial stage. The developed system will also include a better battery configuration along
with a better resolution for the display. This display will help in providing better resolution
towards the user the system will also have a indicator that will alert the user about the current
battery status and once the battery is being charged fully. This will help in saving the resources
and can be used in future for the purpose of charging. The newly developed Lumia will be able
to meet all the needs of customers and will be able to perform all the activities without getting
drained. The battery efficiency will increase the working of the device and will also enhance
each functions present within the device.
1.7 Recommendation to address areas of weaknesses value
After analyzing the working process offered by Microsoft lumia 535 it can be stated that
there is a huge need of refurbishing the old model. With the implementation of new system
within the model it can be stated that the working will get benefitted. The main concern that was
faced with the Microsoft Lumia is the battery configuration. The battery configuration offered by
these set is too low and also gets drained frequently. However the cost that is needed to refurbish
the phone is high and implementation of solar energy is also high.
Thus, it is important to implement an effective way that will ensure better working of the
solar energy. In addition to all this it is highly recommended to have a better processor and
screen that will offer better facilities towards the users. Apart from all this it is highly
recommended towards the organization to update their system so that they can have a better
processor that will fulfill the needs of the users. The main reason of implementing solar powered

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cell phones is to have an effective way of managing the battery and to provide the user with
maximum reliability.
There is a high need of having a better effective solar energy that will enhance the
working of the device. In addition to this it is important to have a better and efficient way of
managing the space so that maximum amount energy can be stored for the future use.
Insufficient space has the ability to hamper the functioning of device and will also lead to major
drawbacks. Thus it becomes important to develop a better environment that will provide enough
support towards the system. The organization needs to focus on the laws before implementing
the solar panel. This will ensure proper usage of the resource irrespective of their capacity. The
device should also focus on developing better security technology that will ensure proper
protection towards the newly device. The security provided will ensure better way of working
along with an effective management of data.
Conclusion
From the above discussion it can be concluded that, application of renewable energy
gives high level of commercial benefits and competitive advantaged to the business
organizations. Many business organizations are there which are using different renewable
resources for designing and implementing the innovative business products. The company and
product identified for innovating this invention is Nokia Lumia 535. This product is nominated
which requires further improvement. The current model of Nokia Lumia 535 is required to be
converted in to a solar powered cell phone model to make the model much energy efficient. The
sustainable business strategies do business benefits whose result can be successfully explored
and commercially measured. Microsoft Corporation would be able to obtain commercial benefits

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through renewable energies and all other environmental technology. There are different new
technologies which may create as well as expand the market demand and requirements of the
consumers. It is mandatory for the model to hold all smart phone features and in addition to that
a solar powered battery and a solar powered touch screen. Thus, it can be said that
implementation of such innovation will improve the business and commercial benefit of
Microsoft Corporation.

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