Wireless technology leaders Samsung and Qualcomm Incorporated have
joined other technology leaders to form the Alliance for Wireless Power
(A4WP), it was announced today.
The companies have joined forces to establish a single standard to
allow devices to charge wirelessly – using a technology similar to the
one in electric toothbrushes today.
One single charger will ‘beam’ power to several devices at once – and the chargers could even work in cars.
A single standard could also mean that the new wireless era isn’t
plagued with the problem of ‘finding the right cable’ – one wireless
technology should (hopefully) work for all.
The A4WP will focus on a new wireless power transfer technology that
provides spatial freedom for charging of electrical devices in cars, on
tabletops and for multiple devices simultaneously.
Benefits of this wireless power approach include: a transmitter and
receiver antenna design that is easily implemented, a simple wireless
power control system, and the ability to transfer power through
non-metallic surfaces.
The A4WP expects to achieve this capability without the need for
costly multi-coil repeaters, which are required for other systems.
A single specification is envisioned that will address simultaneous
charging of multiple devices ranging from very low power products, such
as Bluetooth headsets, to today’s most sophisticated tablets.
Jason dePreaux, a research manager at IMS Research comments,
‘Wireless power has the potential to increase convenience and improve
the user experience in consumer devices like mobile phones by
untethering the charging process.
‘For these benefits to be realized, wireless power infrastructure
must be deployed to enable wireless charge points in the home, at work,
or while traveling without concern for compatibility. Industry alliances
will play a critical role in developing this infrastructure.’
News Source: ChannelsTv
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