Abstract: A charging device is provided for charging a power storage unit of a mobile terminal, wherein the charging device comprises a power transmission device for transmitting electrical power to the mobile terminal, an electronic charger coupled to the power transmission module for controlling the power transmission, and a data transmission module coupled to the electronic charger for transmitting data between the charging device and the mobile terminal. A method and mobile terminal corresponding to the charging device are provided as well.

Abstract: A piece of furniture is provided, in particular, a table, a high table, or desk, wherein a storage module for storing electrical energy and for supplying the stored electrical energy to an electrical device to be disposed at or in the piece of furniture can be arranged at or in the piece of furniture. The storage module preferably can be arranged within a closable/lockable recess. Preferably, the storage module can be coupled to transmission means, which are adapted to transmit electrical energy supplied from the storage module to the electrical device to be disposed at the piece of furniture. The transmission means preferably comprise an inductive charging system. Further, a corresponding storage module for a piece of furniture as well as a furniture system are provided comprising a piece of furniture according to the invention and at least one storage module according to the invention are provided.