Coming soon! Intelligent 65W Charger: NovaPortDUO from CIO

 

NovaPort is featured as “BEST IPAD ACCESSORIES” by YouTube Channel “EXCESSORIZE ME.” on July 19th, 2022.

We are a Japanese company that has conducted multiple crowdfunding projects in the past. 

Many conventional multi-port chargers have fixed output for each port, and if you plug in the wrong port, you may end up with a slow charge, or if you are using a PC, you may not be able to charge it…
CIO’s proprietary control technology “Nova Intelligence” instantly determines the optimal power for each connected device. There is no need to select a device based on the port.

CIO’s original “Nova Intelligence” automatic charging allocation function makes the conventional charging environment more convenient and smarter. The “NovaPort DUO” is a masterpiece AC charger that was born as a result of research and testing, combining CIO’s miniaturization technology with the latest technology.

A variety of devices such as laptops, smartphones, and game consoles can be charged with this single device.

Many general multi-port chargers have fixed output for each port, and even if the charger claims to have high output, if the wrong port is used, the charging speed will be low, or it will not be possible to charge a laptop computer, for example.
On the other hand, the NovaPort DUO instantly determines the optimal power output for the connected device and distributes it accordingly.
In other words, without thinking, just connect the USB cable and it will charge at the optimal output.
If you are looking for a portable USB Type-C charger, this is definitely the one to buy.

— Daily Gadget

CIO NovaPort DUO is recommended for “people who want to quickly charge smartphones, tablets, and mobile laptops in any combination.
It is one of the smallest 2-port 65W chargers in the market, making it a strong candidate for those who prioritize size and weight.
Thanks to the Nova Intelligence feature, it can be connected in any direction or combination of ports, making it far superior to other chargers in terms of ease of use.

–Makring

Among dual-port chargers, NovaPort DUO has a high output power of 65W and is extremely small –about the size of an egg.

It is designed to minimize interference with other chargers, as it has a reduced thickness of only 28mm.

It weighs only 95 grams, making it easy and stress-free to carry around, even in your pocket.

NovaPort DUO supports 65W output power to charge any device.
It can charge small devices such as earphones, smartwatches, smartphones, and tablets, as well as laptops and MacBook Pros, and many other devices.

Many conventional multi-port chargers have fixed output for each port, and if you plug in the wrong port, you may end up with a slow charge, or if you are using a PC, you may not be able to charge it…

CIO’s proprietary control technology “Nova Intelligence” instantly determines the optimal power for each connected device. There is no need to select a device based on the port.

Common multi-port chargers have a fixed maximum power output limit and the number of watts allocated to each port for simultaneous charging.

Not only can you choose any port, but you can also freely distribute the power to suit your devices. The charger automatically adjusts the power allocation to suit your needs, so there is no need to go through the trouble of selecting a charger by looking at the pattern of the power allocation of the charger.

“Nova Intelligence” realizes the optimal allocation of electricity, so you can charge stress-free, even when charging multiple devices simultaneously.

NovaPort Duo has two C ports and supports simultaneous charging of two devices. Not only can it charge two smartphones at the same time, but it can also charge two PCs at the same time using “Nova Intelligence”. It can be freely adapted to any location or environment, such as business trips, travel, offices, co-working spaces, etc.

By adopting a next-generation semiconductor GaN chip, the heat generated by the charger itself is reduced, while at the same time achieving an extremely small size. CIO has fashioned a unique product, which combines fast charging and small size.

 

 A completely new design supervised by a famous Japanese designer. The combination of a round shape and sharp edges creates a design that is comfortable in the hand and has a strong presence while maintaining compatibility with a variety of devices.

The port portion is accented with CIO purple, the corporate color that represents the “sense of the future” that CIO aims to capture.

CIO logo is placed on the side with an aluminum plate to create a sense of high quality.

The foldable plug allows the device to be placed in a bag or pocket without worrying about it getting caught on another device or damaging another.

The surface has a rough-grained finish, like that of SLR cameras, that makes the product surface scratch-resistant, whether to fingernails orpens, and more practical in general. We paid close attention to the design because we want our product to be used for a long time.

 

CIO started a challenge in 2019 on Makuake, a Japanese crowdfunding site, to achieve both higher output and smaller size of chargers. It is now sold at major electronics retailers and carrier stores in Japan and is one of CIO’s most popular products.

In response to increasing requests for a more compact charger without a USB-A port, we have decided to develop a charger with only a USB-C port, which is in high demand, and keeps the size as small as possible while maintaining high output.

The product was born from the development challenge of “creating a charger that is the best solution for all people,” not only by realizing opinions but also by focusing on function and design.

For international backers, we have included travel-friendly plugs, too.

*We include Travel-Friendly Plugs for the international backers!

A tangle-free cable is available at $10 as an add-on. By using them together, your charging experience will be easier.

You can choose from two cable types : the 90 degree, L- shaped cable, or the normal I-shaped cable.

The use of silicon material for the cable’s exterior has a soft texture. The design has been adjusted to match perfectly with “NovaPort DUO,” so that either cable can be paired with it seamlessly.

A high-capacity 20000mAh power bank that works well with NovaPort DUO is also available, supporting simultaneous charging of two devices (65W+30W)/three devices (18W+65W+12W), making it ideal for multi-device users who can charge multiple devices at the same time without losing power. 
 

2021

• October   Planning the World’s Smallest 2-port Charger
• November   Functional design and product size estimation, Appearance design
• October   Started new design under the supervision of a famous Japanese designer
• December   Sample creation based on 3D printer

2022

• January   PCB design T1
• February   PCB design T2
• March   Pre-production sample and final visual modification
• May   Start test mass production
• June   Start Mass production begins
• August   Project on Indiegogo begins
• September   Shipping to US Fulfillment Center / Shipping to Supporters

CIO is committed to the concept of “Creating an exciting future with multifunctionality and the latest technology.” This “NovaPort DUO” project is designed to minimize size while implementing 65W output power. In addition, we want to eliminate the hassle of using different ports for different devices, such as smartphones and tablets! This is why we decided to create “Nova Intelligence.”

We are confident that “NovaPort DUO” will be the best product for all users, making full use of the various technologies CIO has cultivated to date.

As with our previous product, “SMARTCOBY Pro PLUG,” we have also focused on the design aspect in the hope that the product will be used for a long time to come.

Under the supervision of the designer who consulted with us to create CIO’s world view, we have designed the “NovaPort DUO” with a design that makes you excited just by holding it, and functionality that makes the product itself scratch-resistant and long-lasting. We strongly hope that you will join us in this endeavor.

We want to expand the community of gadget lovers. So, it is important that we have more support for our new challenge from many people. We want to create products with a combination of multifunctionality and the latest technology, and we want more people to use them and be enriched by them.

 

Risk & Challenge

MANUFACTURING: The manufacturer is lined up, and we have quality assurance people on site during production. 

There is a possibility of slight changes of the color in our devices and in the company logos.

If the number of supporters exceeds our expectations, the shipping time may be delayed due to production delays or other reasons in the manufacturing process.

FULFILLMENT: Sometimes things get a bit crazy and stuff happens that can’t be planned for: a supplier misses a deadline, customs clearance or a shipment gets lost. Those things could cause a delay. We are using an experienced logistics team to get our products to you. We’ll keep up open and honest communication lines with you throughout the process so you will know where your product is and when it will get to you.

OTHER RISKS: If the number of supporters exceeds our expectation and we are able to further improve our mass production system, the regular selling price may be lower than the planned selling price. There is a possibility that similar products exist, so please support us at your own discretion.

The actual color of the product may be different than how it looked in the environment it was filmed in.