SOURCE: Applied Digital Solutions Inc.
Energieerzeugung durch Körperwärme - 1,5 Volt/3 Volt
Applied Digital Solutions Achieves Thermo Life
Breakthrough - 3.0 Volts Generated by Body Heat
PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2002--
Company plans to accelerate development and commercialization
of Thermo Life, changes the name of its wholly owned subsidiary, Advanced Power
Solutions, to Thermo Life Energy Corporation, and signs
Letter of Intent to acquire DTS, the German research company that
pioneered development of the original 1.5 volt technology
Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSXE - News) today announced that it has
achieved its goal of generating 3.0 volts of electrical power from Thermo Life(TM) -- a
miniaturized, thermoelectric generator powered by body heat.
Last October, the Company announced that it had embarked on a research and development
program to increase the voltage generated by Thermo Life from 1.5 volts to 3.0 volts. This
goal has now been achieved in laboratory tests and is viewed by the Company as a major
breakthrough.
As part of its plan to accelerate the development and commercialization of Thermo Life, the
Company also announced that it is taking two significant steps. First, it is changing the name
of its wholly owned subsidiary, Advanced Power Solutions, to Thermo Life Energy
Corporation. Second, it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire DTS, the German research
company that pioneered the development of the original (Thermo Life) technology. This
acquisition is subject to further due diligence and necessary approvals.
To Applied Digital's knowledge, DTS is the only company in the world that is able to
produce a low-power thermoelectric generator (LPTG) using thin-film technology. The
product creates relatively high electrical energy output at a very low heat flow. This makes it
possible to use the difference between body temperature and environmental temperature to
generate useful electrical power. In addition, the thin-film technology offers a cost-efficient
process for mass production.
Thermo Life -- a half-inch diameter, ceramic-based "battery" -- is a solid-state device that would never require replenishment.
The Company believes that Thermo Life technology has a wide variety of potential uses that include the powering of electronic
devices, wristwatches, medical devices, smoke detectors and other heat-related sensors. If Thermo Life performs as expected
in commercial applications, this technology could effectively eliminate the need to periodically replace the power source of these
devices. Thermo Life technology can also provide an independent, heat-generated power source for security related sensors.
Applied Digital and DTS have been working under a joint development agreement for the past two years. Since announcing
Thermo Life last October, Applied Digital has been providing demonstrations of the technology to potential licensees on a
confidential basis. The Company has also been working with a number of companies and agencies to develop specific,
customer-driven applications. The two companies are now in the process of applying for patent protection to cover all
improvements, including the breakthrough of generating 3.0 volts by body heat.
Commenting on these developments, Applied Digital Solutions' President, Scott R. Silverman, stated: "When we first
announced Thermo Life last October, we recognized the broad applications for such a product in mass distribution. With
Digital Angel(TM) and VeriChip(TM) already underway, the time is ripe to accelerate the development and commercialization
of Thermo Life. With 3.0-volt output now achieved by our research and development team and with the acquisition of DTS in
sight, Thermo Life Energy Corporation is now focusing on the mass manufacturing process, continued research and
development, and working with potential licensees, customers and partners. Upon closing the DTS transaction, we are proud
to say that its founders and the developers of this breakthrough technology - Dr. Matthias Stordeur and Dr. Ingo Stark - plan
to join our advanced technology research and development team."
About DTS
Located in Halle, Germany, DTS specializes in the development of thin-film, low-power thermoelectric generators that have the
ability to convert thermal energy directly into electrical energy. The low-power thermoelectric generator (LPTG) is a new,
self-sufficient energy source for micro and sensor systems in consumer and industrial applications. Examples of these
applications include electronic wristwatches, electronic heat-cost allocators, active transponders, self-sufficiently powered
temperature displays, self-sufficiently powered temperature warning systems, and recharging of mobile electronics.
DTS has also created infrared sensors utilizing the same flat, space-saving and "robust" device construction found in the LPTG.
Applications include various household appliances, motion detectors, air conditioning, electronic heat-cost allocators,
temperature monitoring, and air-measurement equipment.
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