Photovoltaic keyboard

A photovoltaic keyboard, or solar keyboard,[1][2] is a wireless computer keyboard that charges its batteries from a light source such as the sun or interior lighting, addressing a major drawback of wireless computer peripherals that otherwise require regular replacement of discharged batteries.[citation needed]

One such device is the Logitech K750, which was announced by the company in 2010.[citation needed] In 2018 Microsoft filed a patent describing how solar panels could be used to extend battery life for Microsoft's Surface Pro.[3]

  1. ^ Biggs, Jogn (2011). "Logitech K750 Is The World's First Solar Keyboard". techcrunch.com. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  2. ^ Fingas, Roger (2011). "Review - Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 Review". macnn.com. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  3. ^ http://www.freepatentsonline.com/10528083.pdf [bare URL PDF]