Way to regulate the use of power outlets

[fromthenorth]

Hi there, we are developing a technology that will allows you to regulate or collect payment for the use of power outlets on public outlets.

What is your take about this technology?

 

[Musicphan]

It cost on average 6.5 cents to run a laptop for 30 minutes... what do you anticipate you would charge?

 

[PinkRose]

I think it would be helpful if you would tell us more about this technology.

I'm guessing that unless your technoligy is inexpensive, and easy to use, most shop owners would just cover the electrical outlets so customers couldn't use their electricity.

 

[fromthenorth]

Pricing will depend on the coffee shop owner.
Best feature is to regulate (provide few minutes free)
then start charging for extending the use.

 

[fromthenorth]

I think it would be helpful if you would tell us more about this technology.

I'm guessing that unless your technoligy is inexpensive, and easy to use, most shop owners would just cover the electrical outlets so customers couldn't use their electricity.

It is just an additional small device to be connected on existing outlets. (5 min to install)

: Maintenance free and easy to use, no internet connection needed
: Rough Estimate: It is $30 upfront cost per outlet plus 10-20% cut on every paid power outlet usage

How to use, we will release an app for payment and activation of outlet.
Customer just tap their phone on any outlet from any location (coffee shops, airports, public places) then the outlet will activate and they can start using it.