Microsoft re-invented battery approach: polarity doesn't matter now

Original author: Donald Melanson
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Microsoft has periodically experienced ups and downs with its products in recent years, but we are pretty confident that the new InstaLoad technology will fall somewhere between “complete success” and “the best they have ever done.” This technology is going to revolutionize our idea of ​​installing batteries, and will allow them to be inserted into devices as you like, despite the polarity. This is possible thanks to the patented contact design, which, as they say in Microsoft, “just works” and is compatible with all types of batteries (both standard and rectangular). Moreover, Microsoft is already engaged in licensing for third-party manufacturers and even offers a royalty-free license for suppliers and manufacturers of affordable products. The truth is still not known when the first devices using this technology will be released,

The page on the Microsoft website dedicated to the project: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/licensing/instaloadtechnology.mspx

UPD
YasonBy turned out to be more attentive and found a more detailed info with photos.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/licensing/instaloadoverview.mspx

In general, the point is in the design of contacts:
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InstaLoad ™ is a battery contact design that does not require special electronics. InstaLoad ™ system includes a set of positive and negative contacts on both sides, instead of a separate positive on the one hand and negative on the other.

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