Universal Wireless Power Takes Next Step With Release of 0.95 Technical Specification,...

Universal Wireless Power Takes Next Step With Release of 0.95 Technical
Specification, Prototype Testing and First Wireless Power Standard Logo

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wireless Power Consortium (the
Consortium) released today the 0.95 technical specification for review by its
members and announced the launch of prototype testing at a members'
interoperability test to be held on 15-17 September, 2009. The Consortium
also announced that it has chosen the logo "Qi" (pronounced "chee", meaning
"energy flow") to represent the first international wireless power standard
which brings new levels of convenience to power charging in consumer
electronic devices.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090817/NY62082LOGO )

"In just seven months the Wireless Power Consortium has advanced the standard
to 0.95 for interoperability testing and moved to trademark "Qi" as the first
universal wireless power standard. These significant milestones have been
achieved through strong collaboration among the Consortium members and pave
the way for an accelerated 1.0 release schedule of the standard," Camille
Tang, Co-Chair, Wireless Power Consortium, Promotion Work Group said.

The interoperability test will be hosted in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, during
the next Consortium meeting and is open to existing and new members joining
prior to 15 September 2009.

Ms. Tang said the name "Qi", referring to "vital energy" in Asian philosophy,
was chosen to represent the international low power standard following
consumer research conducted in five countries.

Ninety percent of consumers surveyed responded that they would like to see a
uniform symbol placed on electronic devices to indicate that the devices are
equipped with wireless power charging. Under the Consortium's plans, all
electronic devices bearing the "Qi" symbol can be charged on any charging pad
or surface marked with the same "Qi" logo. A significant majority of survey
respondents said they would upgrade to wirelessly powered electronic devices.

The Consortium is establishing the global wireless power charging standard for
low power devices that are 5 watts and below, such as mobile phones and
personal music players.

The Wireless Power Consortium
Established 17 December 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium's mission is to
create and promote wide market adoption of an international wireless power
standard for interoperability across rechargeable electronic devices. Members
include ConvenientPower, Duracell, Hosiden, Fulton Innovation, Leggett &
Platt, National Semiconductor, Olympus, Philips, Samsung, Sanyo, Shenzhen
Sangfei Consumer Communications, ST-Ericsson, and Texas Instruments.

The Wireless Power Consortium welcomes and invites all interested companies to
join as members. More information can be found at
wirelesspowerconsortium.com.

SOURCE The Wireless Power Consortium

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